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I went with the clear ones because I knew they would be sturdier. They are, and they look classier too IMO. I would think chiseling out the disc holder prongs might leave tiny sharp edges that could scratch the booklets so I wouldn't do that. I've always kept them separate because even the original cases left hub marks, and I don't think I've seen a clamshell that works adequately with such thick booklets so it wasn't a big deal to me anyway. I have other collections in the same boat, so I've got a nice (?) stack of booklets in my CD cabinet. If you must keep them in the case, perhaps one possibility is sanding down what remains after removing the prongs so everything is smooth.
You might be right about the hinged holders, which I wasn't crazy about on the original cases. It's been long enough that I can't remember how the replacements came exactly. I do know I combined pieces to get a solid, clear quad case with an extra holder for the fifth disc and easy hubs, and I love it that way. Especially keeping the artwork secure under the inside holder that snaps down.
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I luckily haven't had a disc problem - I can't imagine not contacting LLL about that - but the jewel cases keep spontaneously cracking horizontally. They seem to be proprietary so ordinary replacements aren't completely compatible with the black trays, the hub, the booklets, or the box. LLL eventually replaced 2 rather than tell me where to buy them (afraid I'm a bootlegger?). But those are cracking too. The box is sitting on a shelf with other cds and boxsets, and this has happened at two different addresses. I handle them carefully and don't play them all the time. Perhaps when it's hot the plastic expands but can't go anywhere because of the box, but why only this set? Totally bizarre, like a curse.
These are the replacement cases I've used on the entire set. They're much sturdier, solid and use traditional hubs. I can't speak to how they hold the booklets as I've chosen to keep those separate, but they work perfectly with everything else including the box.
https://www.buymediasupply.com/24mm-clear-quintuple-5-discs-cd-jewel-case/
Edit: seeing their note about not holding artwork, I think I must have combined pieces with their 4-disc case which does hold artwork. Sorry, this was years ago. I know I bought both and recall combining pieces. Doing the same should get you a 5-disc that works (minus the booklet).
https://www.buymediasupply.com/22mm-clear-quad-4-discs-cd-jewel-case/
@ Mr. Travelling Matt (clever pseudo BTW): Thanks for the sound advice. I'll be ordering some.
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The Trek cases, and my generic, are 6-disc cases. Your link goes to a 5-disc case, so I'm wondering where the empty slot is (I can't tell from the store pics). If it's in the hub frame (where the booklet sits in the original) and they kept it shallow, that might work. But if it's one of the cd holder things, probably would have the same problem.
I think the 5-disc cases are usually the same molds as the 6-discs, but with one inner tray (within the frame) missing a hub entirely. Like the backside of a 1-disc tray. So that might work. I'm not sure why I didn't do that. I think the finished case was slightly more compact than the originals (due to the sturdier materials and addition of a standard front/back tray) and I probably didn't feel comfortable squeezing the booklet in.
@ Mr. Travelling Matt (clever pseudo BTW): Thanks for the sound advice. I'll be ordering some.
Happy to help. Keep in mind it's been several years and my memory is fuzzy overall on this, so don't hold me to every detail. And if you want the artwork underneath a standard clear tray on the front and back, the 5-disc isn't going to be enough. You'll need the 4-disc cases as well for those pieces. Just want to make it clear you need to assemble from both.
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Two of my 5-disc jewel cases developed some minor horizontal cracks across the center but I can't really say it bothers me. LLL had to find a balance of less expensive materials in order to make the set affordable to their customers.
For the record, I never said LLL used poor material, and I'm not sure that would explain it all. All the trays cracked horizontally, some straight across like they were going to split in two. It's bizarre. One insert looked like water had gotten into a crack and caused ink to drip down - which LLL thankfully replaced without question. Again, how could this happen just sitting in the box on a shelf with other cds?
Do you live alone? Does anyone (even say, a landlord's handyman) have access to your things when you aren't looking? If mishandling behind your back is not the answer, and it's not sitting by a furnace vent, nor in the path of sunlight from a window, and no water leaked on it, then all I can think of is a manufacturer's defect.
All this talk made me get out my own physical box and inspect the hell out of it. The cases, CDs, and booklets remain as perfect as can be humanly expected, and just like I left them after scanning the graphics and storing the box away in 2012. Even I'm happy with it, and I'm pretty fussy about my collectibles.
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Hi MV-
The Star Trek TOS box is no longer showing available on the site. Has it sold out?
Thanks!
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Thank you, Adam B. Appreciate it.
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Hi MV-
The Star Trek TOS box is no longer showing available on the site. Has it sold out?
I'm not MV but I can tell you the set is now out-of-print. Meaning - it is no longer being manufactured.
I don't know about you guys, but I'd shit myself if I'd somehow missed this amazing set. I'd easily pay twice the price and grab it from anywhere I could. Just the other day I was taking stock of all of the boxed sets I have on my shelf (Planet of the Apes, Spartacus, Lost in Space, Ten Commandments, etc.) and wondering what held the most value for me. Without a doubt it is this release.
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