good price on media

[ripit]

I am new here and have read through the rules. I don't really think this is advertising but if it is not ok to post this (or if there is a more appropriate forum), please tell me. No harm intended. I have spent the last year or two on photography forums so the etiquette may be diffrent.
Anyway, just wanted to post a good deal on disks at officemax. They are dvd-r's on sale, 30$ for 50 after rebate(not princo crap). They are these
https://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php?selectmedia=365#comments
Actually, they are advertised as kypermedia 4x which was not listed here. I asked on cdfreaks (cause I was already posting about something else) what the media code was for these. It was cmc mag.af1. When you get to the store, they are value disk (which is what is actually in the picture in the add). I got a 50 pack (had a 10$ off coupon, bonus for me). They scan as cmc mag.af1, same as the memorex that I linked to. I actually had a 10 pak of the memorex that I had not even opened yet. The first disk I burned, scanned so unbelievably well, I couldn't believe it (these were actuall memorex but same disk). The second one I burned had high pi(lots of solid areas over 100 and as high as 200 pi, but still below limits), but the po was non exsistant. there were less than 1000 total errors on the entire disk. Look at the link above for a beter idea of quality.
Fyi, if they are out, ask if there is a substitution. Ask if there are rainchecks. Ask if the raincheck is good with the rebate, and when they tell you no, say, that is not the deal you had advertised (but be nice about it). Often if they substitute, the rebate will not work, so they have to give you the after rebate price. I got 100 imation +r (4 25 paks-ricohjpn01) for 40$, out the door, instead of princos that were on sale once. They have no disclaimers in there adds about avalability(at least here in Texas) like limited to supply on hand, limited quantities etc., so legally in most states, if you push the issue, they have to give you something (though they can put you off till later saying they will come in.
Fyi, I don't think the managers can susbstitute by choice. I am guessing, if lots of stores are out, corperate contacts them and tells them what they may substitute. I do know that they get a substitution list for their adds (but do not know how it works). It may be a day or two after they run out, before thay can substitute. Perhaps they just get the substitution list mid week or something. Be nice, but persistant, and you can get deals.

[lordsmurf]

KHypermedia (CMC)

www.nomorecoasters.com

[ripit]

KHypermedia (CMC)

www.nomorecoasters.com

Lord smurf, please educate your poor humble subjects. Reading through several posts, I have read at least 2 posts, generically labeling cmc media as crap. When I look at the media list, cmc makes some media that has truly horrible ratings (I think). there are also certain medias that rate much beter. This one seems to have at lest acceptable ratings though (based on the memorex ratings for this media). I had thought I had done enough research. Many people have had good experiences with this media. I know nothing and that is why I am trying to understand. This particular media code " CMC MAG. AF1 ", whats wrong with it? Fyi, I have only burnt 2 disks with this media so I know crap, but others had good luck? Actually, it seemed that these disks were either great or crap (no inbetween) and yea, I only read the first half of the reviews. Are they total crap? I just bought 50 of them, so I would like to know. Are they total shit, or is their a chance that they might give good results? I honestlly thought these disks were at least decent, after reserarching them here. thats why I bought them. What did I miss.

[Hawseman]

I think LordSmurf is right on with his classification of media....cept for CMC...They might have a better product with their 4x MAG.AF1 media. I've burned 20 with good results. They burned better than Ritek (silver tops and Ridata printables) past the 4gb mark for me on both my Liteon and Pioneer burners. These were Memorex branded jewel case media - not bulk.

This is my personal experience...and I could be the only one that hasn't had issues. But at least there is a ray of hope.

Give them a try if you bought them.

[porphyra]

I agree. I don't think LordSmurf's rating of CMC media as 4th class is accurate. Its his view.Sure their CD-R and older discs were no good but their 4x DVD+R and DVD-R have improved a lot and many people have had favourable results.

Again, there will always be people for whom it doesn't work. But then it happens for Ritek, Ricoh and lot others. Doesn't mean we start labeling all as garbage.

So, rather than go for someone else's opinion, I would suggest you form your own.

Cheers.