hate 'em, hate 'em, hate 'em

**mwagener** · 20th December 2002, 04:15 AM

I frickin' hate those damn stickers on the side of CDs. Do they even serve a purpose or do they just want to piss us off? Now they put THREE of them on DVDs, WHY? and who is "they"?

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Jax · 20th December 2002, 04:43 AM

I think they have a thing in 'em that sounds the alarm if you 'forget' to pay for it at the counter. It might also have the sku # so the pimple-faced kid can zap the amount into the register.

Hope that helps

ps - How is it I have more posts than mwagener and still don't know shit? (Don't answer that!

)

e-cue · 20th December 2002, 09:24 AM

Originally, there were to keep dust out. Now they help with SKU's and theift protection. Oasis Mastering gave me one of those snazzey key chain razor blade thingys. My life has been 5% easiler ever since.

dave-G · 20th December 2002, 01:21 PM

Here is a technique that makes those annoying stickers a non-issue. I think it was taught to me by Cup of the band i am spoonbender, while working on one of their records. She is a genius.

The sticker

First, pull the cover of the jewel case out of it's "hinge" with a fingernail.

Then, tilt-up the jewel-case cover, as the sticker becomes the hinge..

Then, using the jewel-case cover as a "handle", peel the sticker off the jewel case.

Finally, the sticker will come easily off the jewel-case cover...

Then, pop the cover back on the jewel case, and you're done.

-dave

20th December 2002, 02:44 PM

Awesome 'how to' photo series!

**mwagener** · 20th December 2002, 03:36 PM

Thanx Dave, I tried that and of course with my 10 thumbed hands broke the CD case, but it is somewhat of a "workaround". Great post!

alphajerk · 20th December 2002, 07:17 PM

funny. thats EXACTLY how i get the stickers off. i dont use my fingernail [since i bite them off anyway] but carefully grab the tab with my thumb/index fingers and lift the cover like the photos show.

Jax · 20th December 2002, 11:58 PM

I've just been pulling on the case's doors until the damn thing opens all the way, regardless of what happens to the sticker. Then I sit down and listen to the CD while peeling off the shreds that stayed on.

Try it, it works!

Steve Smith · 21st December 2002, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by e-cue
... snazzey key chain razor blade thingys. My life has been 5% easiler ever since.

I got one from a sample CD company with my order last year.. I dont knw why record shops don't sell em, I think thay would make a killing.... maybe they think it would help the thieves....

ILIO was the co I got mine from I think..

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20th December 2002, 04:15 AM	#1
mwagener High End Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Music City USA Posts: 2,902	hate 'em, hate 'em, hate 'em I frickin' hate those damn stickers on the side of CDs. Do they even serve a purpose or do they just want to piss us off? Now they put THREE of them on DVDs, WHY? and who is "they"? stickers __________________ Michael Wagener http://www.michaelwagener.com Production workshops at WireWorld Studio

20th December 2002, 04:43 AM	#2
Jax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 3,668	I think they have a thing in 'em that sounds the alarm if you 'forget' to pay for it at the counter. It might also have the sku # so the pimple-faced kid can zap the amount into the register. Hope that helps ps - How is it I have more posts than mwagener and still don't know shit? (Don't answer that! ) __________________ When the music is good, the mix is that much better.

20th December 2002, 03:36 PM	#6
mwagener High End Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Music City USA Posts: 2,902	Thanx Dave, I tried that and of course with my 10 thumbed hands broke the CD case, but it is somewhat of a "workaround". Great post! __________________ Michael Wagener http://www.michaelwagener.com Production workshops at WireWorld Studio

20th December 2002, 11:58 PM	#8
Jax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 3,668	I've just been pulling on the case's doors until the damn thing opens all the way, regardless of what happens to the sticker. Then I sit down and listen to the CD while peeling off the shreds that stayed on. Try it, it works! __________________ When the music is good, the mix is that much better.

20th December 2002, 09:24 AM	#3
e-cue Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 3,883	Originally, there were to keep dust out. Now they help with SKU's and theift protection. Oasis Mastering gave me one of those snazzey key chain razor blade thingys. My life has been 5% easiler ever since.

20th December 2002, 01:21 PM	#4
dave-G Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,096	Here is a technique that makes those annoying stickers a non-issue. I think it was taught to me by Cup of the band i am spoonbender, while working on one of their records. She is a genius. The sticker First, pull the cover of the jewel case out of it's "hinge" with a fingernail. Then, tilt-up the jewel-case cover, as the sticker becomes the hinge.. Then, using the jewel-case cover as a "handle", peel the sticker off the jewel case. Finally, the sticker will come easily off the jewel-case cover... Then, pop the cover back on the jewel case, and you're done. -dave

20th December 2002, 02:44 PM	#5
Jules Guest Posts: n/a	Awesome 'how to' photo series!

20th December 2002, 07:17 PM	#7
alphajerk There is only one Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: asheville NC Posts: 5,291	funny. thats EXACTLY how i get the stickers off. i dont use my fingernail [since i bite them off anyway] but carefully grab the tab with my thumb/index fingers and lift the cover like the photos show.

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