With the cost of living rising and streaming services getting more expensive, many people are cancelling their subscriptions and digging out their DVD players as a low-cost alternative.
On some streaming services, it can cost up to £15 to rent a film – and after a few days, you lose your access and have to pay again if you want to rewatch! It’s always worth a look in charity shops or on second-hand sites like eBay or Vinted, where you could get a physical copy of your favourite film for as little as £1. Or maybe you find yourself listening to the same few artists on repeat. In the long run, it may be cheaper to buy your favourite albums than to pay up each month for the same songs.
The disadvantage of a CD or DVD collection is the space it takes up in your home. Whether you’ve just started collecting, or you’ve rediscovered your stash from 2010, you’ll need somewhere to keep your discs. Here are our recommendations for storing your library:
When taking items out of storage, we advise giving everything a look over. You may have forgotten about existing damage since you packed your belongings away, or they may have sustained new damage if stored improperly over a long period of time. If you often buy second-hand or it’s been a few years since you’ve played your CDs or DVDs, check over them for any scratches or dirt. If you think the disc might be damaged, give it a gentle clean before playing it through to check it’s still working. Also take a look through to check that all the correct discs are in the right boxes!
If you’re missing cases, or they’re just taking up too much room on your shelf, it can be more space-efficient to use CD/DVD folders. If you don’t mind parting your discs from their cases, a CD organiser can hold over 100 CDs in one portable folder.
If you’re thinking of packing your collection away in a self-storage unit, ensure all your items are clean and dry, especially when storing electronics like CD and DVD players. Luckily, CD cases and DVD boxes come in standardised sizes, so they’re easy to pack neatly into a box. Remember to clearly label your boxes! Our 6 x 6ft self-storage units are perfect for a few boxes of household items.
If you need any help, give our team a call on 0113 236 1144
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