F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Vintage CD and DVD storage containersThese classic cases hold music and data safely for years to come.

Vintage CD and DVD storage containersThese classic cases hold music and data safely for years to come.

Vintage CD and DVD storage containersThese classic cases hold music and data safely for years to come.

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GamerVini
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10-31-2016, 08:08 PM
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I’ve started downsizing my old gaming collection. I’m ditching XP and now using 32-bit Windows 7 for retro games, which means fewer computers around. I also transferred all my games from their cases into a binder to save space. Of course, I’m letting go of dozens of cases—do I really have to throw them away?
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GamerVini
10-31-2016, 08:08 PM #1

I’ve started downsizing my old gaming collection. I’m ditching XP and now using 32-bit Windows 7 for retro games, which means fewer computers around. I also transferred all my games from their cases into a binder to save space. Of course, I’m letting go of dozens of cases—do I really have to throw them away?

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angel856
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11-19-2016, 10:59 PM
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I experienced that last year. It doesn't qualify for the usual collected plastic recycling there, and I don’t have the energy to look for places that accept it. It ended up in regular trash.
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angel856
11-19-2016, 10:59 PM #2

I experienced that last year. It doesn't qualify for the usual collected plastic recycling there, and I don’t have the energy to look for places that accept it. It ended up in regular trash.

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Assassin_25
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11-25-2016, 03:31 AM
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Back then I stopped using those PC game boxes. They really consume a lot of space, and it looks like few people actually need that kind of stuff anymore. Now I still keep the jewel cases and similar items. They actually safeguard the disks better. I also have the artwork included with them. Not that I ever intend to sell anything from my collection, but having the cases would make things easier and more valuable if I ever acquire something worth keeping. Personally I understand how they take up space, but I’d hold onto them if possible.
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11-25-2016, 03:31 AM #3

Back then I stopped using those PC game boxes. They really consume a lot of space, and it looks like few people actually need that kind of stuff anymore. Now I still keep the jewel cases and similar items. They actually safeguard the disks better. I also have the artwork included with them. Not that I ever intend to sell anything from my collection, but having the cases would make things easier and more valuable if I ever acquire something worth keeping. Personally I understand how they take up space, but I’d hold onto them if possible.

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Hamdrew
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11-25-2016, 05:02 AM
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It would be an awful choice to throw them into the woods or let them fall out the window while driving on the highway.
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Hamdrew
11-25-2016, 05:02 AM #4

It would be an awful choice to throw them into the woods or let them fall out the window while driving on the highway.

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Ikarus_ORG
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11-25-2016, 01:28 PM
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These situations are especially straightforward to handle. As long as the discs remain secure, their location doesn’t matter. I might even check out the brochures. By now, history feels like a distant concept, and those classic covers won’t return. That’s why I’m also disappointed we discarded old boxes from the late-90s.
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Ikarus_ORG
11-25-2016, 01:28 PM #5

These situations are especially straightforward to handle. As long as the discs remain secure, their location doesn’t matter. I might even check out the brochures. By now, history feels like a distant concept, and those classic covers won’t return. That’s why I’m also disappointed we discarded old boxes from the late-90s.

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oryan25
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11-25-2016, 03:31 PM
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I retained the inserts for any cool or helpful guides and still have the packaging for many games. The biggest thing I wish I’d kept is my old PC Gamer demo discs from a few years back. I’ve got around 25 of them left, though I once had at least 50.
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oryan25
11-25-2016, 03:31 PM #6

I retained the inserts for any cool or helpful guides and still have the packaging for many games. The biggest thing I wish I’d kept is my old PC Gamer demo discs from a few years back. I’ve got around 25 of them left, though I once had at least 50.

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xMandyWasHere
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12-03-2016, 01:22 AM
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They use plastic containers or the old cardboard ones. The plastic ones let you remove the paper and insert them into a binder. Still, I always keep my Morrowind case.
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xMandyWasHere
12-03-2016, 01:22 AM #7

They use plastic containers or the old cardboard ones. The plastic ones let you remove the paper and insert them into a binder. Still, I always keep my Morrowind case.

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