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Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:57:02 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/15/2011 19:57

hairymarx1 wrote:

In the early 1980s I bought This Charming Man, vinyl 12 inch New York mix by the Smiths which is now a collectors item for 99 pence. I didn't remove the sticker I'm glad I didn't...It's a memory thing, but it's different with CDs. They are harder to get off and have no sentimental value as far as I'm concerned.

Vinyls are no different from CD's in sentimental value. You get something to play music and usually plastic and paper. Both maudlin 🙄

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 01:00:16 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/06/2011 05:00

I'm not going scan this entire thread to see if my answer's been posted, but here's how I do it: Just unhinge the bottom-left corner of the CD case, lift the front off, and use it to peel the sticker off the back. Then simply peel the sticker off of the front with your hands. Finally, re-attach the front of the case to the back. Works every time for me, and I never have any gunk left over on the case.

Re: The art of opening the CD case

hairymarx1 — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 23:28:45 GMT

Author: hairymarx1

Posted: 09/06/2011 03:28

In the early 1980s I bought This Charming Man, vinyl 12 inch New York mix by the Smiths which is now a collectors item for 99 pence. I didn't remove the sticker I'm glad I didn't...It's a memory thing, but it's different with CDs. They are harder to get off and have no sentimental value as far as I'm concerned.

Re: The art of opening the CD case

GARY — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:08:44 GMT

Author: GARY

Posted: 09/05/2011 17:08

Captain_Dude wrote:

GARY wrote:

I used Goo Gone on O.K. Computer but it didn't work 🤔

I could still hear it :(

Gary, a good solution is to re-surface your O.K. Computer disc with a DELTA 31-695 disc sander. I recommend 120 grit. That should really help with the noise problem. 😉

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🤣

That should do the trick 😁

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Captain_Dude — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:06:57 GMT

Author: Captain_Dude

Posted: 09/05/2011 17:06

GARY wrote:

I used Goo Gone on O.K. Computer but it didn't work 🤔

I could still hear it :(

Gary, a good solution is to re-surface your O.K. Computer disc with a DELTA 31-695 disc sander. I recommend 120 grit. That should really help with the noise problem. 😉

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Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:57:45 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/05/2011 16:57

GARY wrote:

Captain_Dude wrote:

You folks have never heard of Goo Gone? It takes off sticker residue in seconds without any problem.

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Anyway, I think the sticker is made to leave residue. It cuts down on the tampering with CDs.

I used Goo Gone on O.K. Computer but it didn't work 🤔

I could still here it :(

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Have you tried it on this 🤣

Although I do like this album

Re: The art of opening the CD case

GARY — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:55:55 GMT

Author: GARY

Posted: 09/05/2011 16:55

Captain_Dude wrote:

You folks have never heard of Goo Gone? It takes off sticker residue in seconds without any problem.

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Anyway, I think the sticker is made to leave residue. It cuts down on the tampering with CDs.

I used Goo Gone on O.K. Computer but it didn't work 🤔

I could still here it 🙁

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:54:11 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/05/2011 16:54

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😁

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Captain_Dude — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:41:40 GMT

Author: Captain_Dude

Posted: 09/05/2011 16:41

You folks have never heard of Goo Gone? It takes off sticker residue in seconds without any problem.

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Anyway, I think the sticker is made to leave residue. It cuts down on the tampering with CDs.

Re: The art of opening the CD case

daveybaker — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 04:32:49 GMT

Author: daveybaker

Posted: 09/05/2011 08:32

Polythene Pam wrote:

Ask the cashier to take it off for you

When she gives up, ask for the manager

Then ask for a discount :D

i like it 🤣

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Sun, 4 Sep 2011 06:14:54 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/04/2011 10:14

an_outlaw wrote:

I peel off the Hmv stickers and put them in a book :)

how did you only get 24.431818181818183%? 😜

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Sun, 4 Sep 2011 06:12:40 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/04/2011 10:12

I peel off the Hmv stickers and put them in a book 😄

Re: The art of opening the CD case

videoheadcleaner — Sun, 4 Sep 2011 05:26:15 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 09/04/2011 09:26

Myself and my wife both worked in CD and DVD stores before becoming teachers. So the art of peeling stickers has grown over many years. The imported CDs with the stickers on the top: I just peel one side then the other, not caring if it rips. Haven't had many of these over the years.

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Hayden — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 21:08:16 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 09/04/2011 01:08

I just have a knack off peeling them off 😁

I love that talent 😁

But, out of all the suggestions, i think Pam's is the best 🤣

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 20:51:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/04/2011 00:51

every time I open up a new one I use a knife on the right (bumpy) side, rip off the plastic, then just straight up rip the case open with the sticker on. The sticker's much easier to take off once it's already ripped, and the prying open of the case never hurts it (so long as you have some finesse)

Re: The art of opening the CD case

Anonymous — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 20:24:44 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 09/04/2011 00:24

Ask the cashier to take it off for you

When she gives up, ask for the manager

Then ask for a discount 😁

Re: The art of opening the CD case

CellarDoor — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:50:44 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 09/03/2011 19:50

RFNAPLES wrote:

Curse during the entire process!

I seem to be able to do that !

I'll try the knife thing next time 😄

Re: The art of opening the CD case

RFNAPLES — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:35:53 GMT

Author: RFNAPLES

Posted: 09/03/2011 19:35

Use a knife between the label and the case to cut one side of the label. Grab the label and gently remove the larger side. Now attempt to get the remaining label off the other side starting at one of the top cut corners. 😈

Pledge can remove any remaining scum.

Curse during the entire process!

Re: The art of opening the CD case

GARY — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 14:42:29 GMT

Author: GARY

Posted: 09/03/2011 18:42

I hate it when the disc is so tightly secured ti the case that it squeaks and bends when you try to remove the disk.

I have scratched a CD ( a gouge actually 🫢 ) in a CD because of this and had to throw it in the trash without ever getting to listen to it 🙁

Re: The art of opening the CD case

CellarDoor — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 14:31:25 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 09/03/2011 18:31

They should just change the packaging...