Anx said:

Fuck. Same here!

PANDURITO said:

They do it everywhere here

PANDURITO said:

I don't find it to be much of a seal either, if you can unhinge the bottom of the jewelcase linernotes door and flip it up, then hook it back, like i did at listening stations working at HMV.

CinisterCee said:

an orger taught me that trick a few years ago.

Anx said:

I could never ever do that.

sextonseven said:

i felt like my CD collection was forcing me out of my home. actions had to be taken.

Are you talking about that sticky tape across the top of the CD case that keeps it from opening? I hate that shit. I've never understood the purpose since it is already sealed in plastic and the tape is underneath the plastic. Hell, it's hard enough getting that plastic off, then you've got to deal with that damn tape. The plastic is more than enough to seal it.

When I was a teenager, I used to steal 45s from Roses (a Walmart type store back in the day). I would buy one 45 and they would put it in a bag. Then, I would go back into the store with the bag and put every 45 I could into the bag from the R&B Top 20 section (they had their 45s filed that way).

Years later, whenever I doubt the existence of God, I just think of what happened when I bought my turntables back in 2001. All my records played fine on them with no scratches or skips whatsover. Then, I would play a particular 45 and it would be scratched to hell and back. Then I would remember that particular 45 being one of the ones I stole back in the day. I have several scratched 45s and almost all of them are ones that were stolen. I can't think of any other explanation than God telling me something since I have taken very good care of my records over the years.

Anx said:

Every couple of months I take a few CDs out that I never play and sell them. That keeps my total down.

vainandy said:

That's what I meant.
I only get That sticky tape when I buy online from US shops

vainandy said:

Yes, I hear you, these things do happen and I for one can't put it down to coincidence.

thedribbler said:

My stolen cassingle for LL Cool J's "How I'm Comin'" plays fine. I guess the gag here is that I never care to listen to it

No, your punishment is going to be that cassette players will fade out like 8 Track players and you will have no means to listen to it.

vainandy said:

I wonder how long until CDs are like that.

Fortunately, my local indie record shop gave away a little keychain device...if fits directly the jewel case, you run it along the top, and a little blade inside makes a cut along the edge. The security tape (and plastic packaging) are split down the middle.

Just peel away and apply a little acetone.

what security tag are u ppl talking abt?

tznekbsbfrvr said:

the 1 that sets off alarms. the question: did God have a hand in putting it there?

thedribbler said:

i still have no idea wat u mean.

Dewrede said:

but why? That's such a jip!

Never bother. I usally burn a copy of the original and hardly ever look at the original cd again. Unless it's a prince cd of course.
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thekidsgirl said:

To prevent them from getting stolen i guess
They are new tho

I definately try to do that if they are on there, yes. It really pisses me off they they tape it to the actual backcover!

sometimes 1 can't even see the tracklisting, that's annoying.

What about stealin' cds?

Or should that be a different thread?

thedribbler said:

ppl steal CDs? thats so wrong. pay for music ppl- do the right thing.

used to, till i cut myself on the damn thing.

kev1n said:

ow! I haven't cut myself on it yet.

I toss the case....and keep them in binders.

thedribbler said:

See, even a mean evil whore like me has a religious side.

wow... I was going through
my albums last night
and my FISHSCALE has one of those
thingthings in it...

actually most of the CDs I've bought
over the last couple of years have one
(esp if bought from Target)

I've always been too afraid
that it would rip some of the picture

another quick question
do any of you peel the sticker off
of the shrink wrap to place onto the front
of the CD case???

I usually do that, if I don't mess the sticker up
trying to peel it off...
it didn't work too well with MJB's The Breakthrough

Y'all must be thinking about a different sticky tape than I'm thinking of if it touches the picture. All the ones I've ever seen have been attached to the top of the outer plastic case. Sometimes, it leaves some sticky residue on the case but that's about it.