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Well, I just opened NEWS for about the sixth time since getting it... ...and the plastic tray just slipped out of the flimsy cardboard packaging. No force was or has been put on the package, I always treat CD packaging with great respect, but it just slipped out. I've just about managed to place it back where it was and the glue seems to be holding it in place...just! Why has this thing been put in such a crappy package? I mean, I actually quite like the music - it gets more interesting with each listen. I had it in my stereo constantly for the first couple of weeks of having it, but it seems such a shame that, in order to save a couple of $$$, the CD has been shoddily packaged.
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Haystack said: ...and the plastic tray just slipped out of the flimsy cardboard packaging. No force was or has been put on the package, I always treat CD packaging with great respect, but it just slipped out. I've just about managed to place it back where it was and the glue seems to be holding it in place...just! Why has this thing been put in such a crappy package? I mean, I actually quite like the music - it gets more interesting with each listen. I had it in my stereo constantly for the first couple of weeks of having it, but it seems such a shame that, in order to save a couple of $$$, the CD has been shoddily packaged.
Has this happened to anybody else? Yes. It happened to me over the weekend. I don't fold the cardboard into the slits anymore - I just fold it up and put it with the other CDs on my rack. Hopefully it won't go the way of my Cream maxi-single, which looks like it's been chewed by a dog. | |
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Well, that's unfortunate! I keep all of my Prince CDs that came in a "sensitive package" in a separate CD wallet so I don't ruin anything. So that means the Symbol CD, Rave Un2, TRC, & 1999 TNM are kept out of their original nesting places. Works for me. | |
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Phew its not just me that teh packaging is ruined on then...I was so careful but on the second opening I found that all the points are bent and the paper layers are falling apart.
They dont make em like they used to | |
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Not to mention, with my cd the seal was stuck to the print , so when I took of the seal it removed part of the ink, as a result, my cd has white marks allover. 
Guess there was no budget for a layer to protect the printing either... | |
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WendysParade said: Not to mention, with my cd the seal was stuck to the print , so when I took of the seal it removed part of the ink, as a result, my cd has white marks allover.
Guess there was no budget for a layer to protect the printing either... Man, you guys have some bad luck. | |
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wyld1 said: WendysParade said: Not to mention, with my cd the seal was stuck to the print , so when I took of the seal it removed part of the ink, as a result, my cd has white marks allover.
Guess there was no budget for a layer to protect the printing either... Man, you guys have some bad luck. LMAO! | |
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It's not really anything to do with luck, wyld1...the packaging is really shoddy. I posted in the club when I got mine that the plastic inlay was cracked, and had come unglued from the backing, before I even opened it. No confusion, no tears. No enemies, no fear. No sorrow, no pain. No ball, no chain.
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Probably most unfortunate of all is that I bet the printing of these things was a lot more than your standard jewel case. These would not be purchased in large bulk amounts, and were custom designed, so in otherwords, the CDs cost more to be more fragile "Knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring faith. If we crave some cosmic purpose, then let us find ourselves a worthy goal" - Carl Sagan | |
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Man, was I relieved to see conventional jewel cases for the 3 ONA Live discs!
On the other hand, I don't think the music industry (including artists) wants us to worry about CD packaging, artwork, or collectibility anymore. We're supposed to either acquire the music via the internet, or if you prefer, download your purchased discs to your computer and trust the Windows Media Player for playback.  "When they tell me 2 walk a straight line, I put on crooked shoes" | |
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Haystack said: ...and the plastic tray just slipped out of the flimsy cardboard packaging. No force was or has been put on the package, I always treat CD packaging with great respect, but it just slipped out. I've just about managed to place it back where it was and the glue seems to be holding it in place...just! Why has this thing been put in such a crappy package? I mean, I actually quite like the music - it gets more interesting with each listen. I had it in my stereo constantly for the first couple of weeks of having it, but it seems such a shame that, in order to save a couple of $$$, the CD has been shoddily packaged.
Has this happened to anybody else? Do what I do...burn the cd, and keep the original in the case, on a shelf. Works wonders! | |
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Honestly, mine arrived in the mail already smashed. The CD is in great condition but the case is thrashed :/ | |
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Spaced, you mean I'm not the only one?
Kind of a bummer...it's not like you can put it in a new case, b/c the packaging is all part of the case. Oh well.  No confusion, no tears. No enemies, no fear. No sorrow, no pain. No ball, no chain.
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yours arrived!!!
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I hardley think thjat the packaging was ment to be cheap and "shoddy" but ment to be environmentally correct like the previousa album and like every album on this earth SHOULD be packaged
2 I love the packaging it reminds me of the look and feel of original album cover art and packaging [records] [vinyl] | |
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Wait 'til you see the new Aladdin DVD packaging. It's wrapped in an inverted sandpaper envelope.
. [This message was edited Tue Aug 12 18:40:57 PDT 2003 by squirrelgrease] If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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GIOVANNI said: I hardley think thjat the packaging was ment to be cheap and "shoddy" but ment to be environmentally correct like the previousa album and like every album on this earth SHOULD be packaged
2 I love the packaging it reminds me of the look and feel of original album cover art and packaging [records] [vinyl] The plastic tray became unstuck from the cardboard case after hardly any usage. Environmentally friendly or not, that is shoddy packaging. Or are you saying that it's Environmentally friendly glue that doesn't stick and is therefore acceptable? Yep, every album should be packaged in such a way that it falls apart within a few weeks | |
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squirrelgrease said: Wait 'til you see the new Aladdin DVD packaging. It's wrapped in an inverted sandpaper envelope.
. [This message was edited Tue Aug 12 18:40:57 PDT 2003 by squirrelgrease]  Wouldn't surprise me at all.RIP | |
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mine is just fine 
but i got mine from the wrekka stow'. btw,YES i just got it. look at the Org soon 4 my review/thoughts. www.riotcitywrestling.com
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Joshy said: mine is just fine
but i got mine from the wrekka stow'. btw,YES i just got it. look at the Org soon 4 my review/thoughts. Im glad u got u'rs Joshy. Im hoping 2 get mine 2morrow Xperience the Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com/
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Had not problems with NEWS cd. Love listening to it. 
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moderatorhas nobody tried to put it in the fridge for a couple of minutes? | |
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