How to organize CDs?

bangmonsta · 08-21-2007, 08:39 AM

I download a lot of Japanese dramas fansubs and animes.. etc. And recently I've been burning more and more to DVD medias since my HD is overflowing.

I usually burn them and put them into 1 of my 2 CD/DVD cases, the ones with the plastic pockets. I'm running out of space though, and it's annoying flipping thru the pockets to find stuff.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good/better way to do this? I want to move my CDs into small shelves if possible, but I need a cheap solution. Plus my DVDs are in plastic pockets they can't really be shelved easily.

Any takers? If u know of products I can buy please post a link too. Thanks!

**CameronJr9** · 08-21-2007, 09:24 AM

Have you alphabatized them? That always helps. Leave a couple of pages between each letter for when you get new DVDs made.

bangmonsta · 08-21-2007, 10:03 AM

I'm out of room though, I've got almost 100 CD/DVDs to put away

Maybe I'll just put them all in little CD spindles or something, that's a last resort though

ggutier · 08-21-2007, 10:10 AM

buy a bigger case

***holy EFFING cow*** · 08-21-2007, 02:03 PM

I own roughly 4000 CD's. When I was at about 2500, I took the time to organise them all. It took me about three days, haha.

Dedicate the time to alphabetization. You'll thank yourself in the long run.

srscivicsi · 08-21-2007, 02:10 PM

I create a list in excel that lists which book and pocket number the cd is placed in. I can look at the alphabetized list and find the disc using the numbers. This helps when you have a couple thousand discs so you don't have to keep shifting the order in the books.

***holy EFFING cow*** · 08-21-2007, 02:11 PM

^^

That's a REALLY good idea. I may take the time to do that.

TJ213 · 08-21-2007, 02:25 PM

external HDDs FTW

Type X · 08-21-2007, 02:36 PM

DiscGear.com

audiophile · 08-21-2007, 02:52 PM

Step 1 - leave car unlocked for a few hours

Step 2 - realize your CD's are stolen

Step 3 - no step 3, .. no CD's to organize!

bangmonsta · 08-21-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

I own roughly 4000 CD's. When I was at about 2500, I took the time to organise them all. It took me about three days, haha.

Dedicate the time to alphabetization. You'll thank yourself in the long run.

rofl, that's a lot. What are you putting your CDs into? Shelves, cases, or just stacking them up like mountains?

bangmonsta · 08-21-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srscivicsi

I create a list in excel that lists which book and pocket number the cd is placed in. I can look at the alphabetized list and find the disc using the numbers. This helps when you have a couple thousand discs so you don't have to keep shifting the order in the books.

That's what I ultimately plan to do :)

bangmonsta · 08-21-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type X

DiscGear.com

Cool site, but it's too expensive. I was looking at the Selector 100 it looked like what I'd need but $80 to keep 100 CDs?? ouch >_<

U know of any other products that are cheaper? Lol. I opened the thread mainly to see if anyone knows of cheap products/tools I should buy to help me organize and put CDs away... beside using CD cases

TJ213 · 08-21-2007, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangmonsta

Cool site, but it's too expensive. I was looking at the Selector 100 it looked like what I'd need but $80 to keep 100 CDs?? ouch >_<

U know of any other products that are cheaper? Lol. I opened the thread mainly to see if anyone knows of cheap products/tools I should buy to help me organize and put CDs away... beside using CD cases

how about for $40?

http://www.supermediastore.com/discg...rage-case.html

edit:

or $30:

http://www.supermediastore.com/discg...rage-case.html

***holy EFFING cow*** · 08-21-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangmonsta

rofl, that's a lot. What are you putting your CDs into? Shelves, cases, or just stacking them up like mountains?

Most are in boxes in my storage after I moved out my apartment.

When I was living there, though, I had a stack going across my room about thigh high. IIRC, my room was 16 feet across, haha.

bangmonsta · 08-22-2007, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ213

how about for $40?

http://www.supermediastore.com/discg...rage-case.html

edit:

or $30:

http://www.supermediastore.com/discg...rage-case.html

That sounds a lot more affordable! Which one would u get? I think the $40 one looks nicer but I'm more concerned about practicality & price it's not like anyone will look at it

08-21-2007, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
bangmonsta Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 23 Posts: 348 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How to organize CDs? I download a lot of Japanese dramas fansubs and animes.. etc. And recently I've been burning more and more to DVD medias since my HD is overflowing. I usually burn them and put them into 1 of my 2 CD/DVD cases, the ones with the plastic pockets. I'm running out of space though, and it's annoying flipping thru the pockets to find stuff. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good/better way to do this? I want to move my CDs into small shelves if possible, but I need a cheap solution. Plus my DVDs are in plastic pockets they can't really be shelved easily. Any takers? If u know of products I can buy please post a link too. Thanks!

08-21-2007, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 26,334 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	Have you alphabatized them? That always helps. Leave a couple of pages between each letter for when you get new DVDs made. __________________

08-21-2007, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* wish for wings that work Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I own roughly 4000 CD's. When I was at about 2500, I took the time to organise them all. It took me about three days, haha. Dedicate the time to alphabetization. You'll thank yourself in the long run. __________________ POLITICS

08-21-2007, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* wish for wings that work Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 1 / 100%	^^ That's a REALLY good idea. I may take the time to do that. __________________ POLITICS

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-21-2007, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
bangmonsta Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 23 Posts: 348 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm out of room though, I've got almost 100 CD/DVDs to put away Maybe I'll just put them all in little CD spindles or something, that's a last resort though

08-21-2007, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
ggutier Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 / 0%	buy a bigger case

08-21-2007, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
srscivicsi Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area Age: 29 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I create a list in excel that lists which book and pocket number the cd is placed in. I can look at the alphabetized list and find the disc using the numbers. This helps when you have a couple thousand discs so you don't have to keep shifting the order in the books.

08-21-2007, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
TJ213 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 18 Posts: 3,051 iTrader: 0 / 0%	external HDDs FTW

08-21-2007, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Type X Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 3,117 iTrader: 16 / 100%	DiscGear.com

08-21-2007, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
audiophile Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minden, LA Age: 24 Posts: 1,765 Ben iTrader: 1 / 100%	Step 1 - leave car unlocked for a few hours Step 2 - realize your CD's are stolen Step 3 - no step 3, .. no CD's to organize!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Let's Organize a Meet!	Rommy	California South	40	02-13-2008 09:43 PM
I'll try one more time.. a good program for making MP3 cds?	I Vtec, do you?	Technology	28	08-30-2007 02:54 AM
what program to burn cd's?	paakaula	Water Cooler	2	07-19-2007 01:22 PM
Stock radio issues with MP3 cd's	Wu36Ca	I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation	8	10-12-2006 11:38 PM
Can the stock Navi display song names on CD's?	GalaxyGreySi	I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation	1	06-05-2006 11:13 PM