Quick question on blank media

[kwack]

What does overprint mean on blank dvd discs


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Kwack

[vettesea]

Basically, Overprint means that the DVD's have been resold by another vender other than the original manufacturer or original vender.

Usually this will occur because of a fault with that particular batch of DVD's. The original manufacturer/vender cannot sell them because there is something wrong with them. This may be DVD effecting i.e. the dye was not spread to the highest standard, or it may be something simple like the original label was incorrect or un-even etc..

It basically means that did not pass quality control for any of a number of reasons. So rather than lose the whole batch they are sold at a very cheap price to another vender who will stick their own label on it (overprint) and usually sell very cheap to us the consumer.

So, should you buy overprints? Well, it depends if you want to take the gamble because you will never know for sure what the original problem was. I bought a pack of 25 by accident (not knowing they were overprints) and they have been fine for me, albeit burning at a lower speed. I would not take that chance again, I would choose to buy what I know is good for me.

Hope that helps.