Is this product likely to scratch my written media or not?

[NiteLite]

Knowing how delicate the written side of a disc (TY shinny silver G02's) ...is this storage device likely to scratch my discs or not? Even a suppose non-scratch dust brush leaves lines. Well, anything that touches the disc leaves a mark.
I picked this up on sale $40.00 w/free shipping for mainly temp and some long term storage. Now I'm having some buyer's remorse.
Maybe some of you own one or one like it.
I haven't received it yet and thought I could find out either way so to be prepared.

Here's the link to the case and any owners please let me know what to expect.
Even if not an owner I would appreciate your opinion. I guess not just the TY's but any disc would be as delicate on the dye side so let me have the bad news. Not exactly positive thinking but anyway, as said I would really appreciate videohelp members opinions.

http://www.supermediastore.com/cd-dvd-storage-case-aluminum-metal-like-510-capacity.html#description

Regards,
NL

[Bjs]

Bit of an overkill ... but might just be bomb proof ... or was it fool proof .

If your worried about it ... you might consider swapping over to verbatim's with the printable side ... that will provide better protection in the long term to the side with the data .

[drjtech]

I haven't filled it up yet, but this 528 disc binder is holding up well and hasn't scratched any discs:
http://meritline.com/combo-528-pvc-case-40-cd-sleeve.html

It looks like similar sleeves are used in the aluminum case, so I doubt scratches would be any more of a concern than associated with any disc wallet.

-drjtech

[piano632]

I know all those ridges in the cloth-type sleeves look like they would scratch the heck out of media, but they don't! It's actually the clear smooth plastic sleeves that cause scratches.

[HatchetMan]

I have 3 - 1 black, 2 silver. For some reason the black came with tighter fitting sleeves that could scratch the disc after some use. As long as they keep the same sleeves, stick with silver and you should not be too concerned with scratches.

[NiteLite]

Thanks guys!!!
I really appreciate all the info. Very helpful and educational
Your answers have eased my anxiety.
Like one said; looks like it would scratch the heck out of the discs,...but today's technology keeps proving me wrong...which is a good thing.
I really appreciate your time stopping in and responding to my question.
Regards,
NL

[Capmaster]

In order to scratch something, a material has to be a harder substance. To scratch plastic you usually need metal. To scratch glass you need sand or diamond, etc.

Since the sleeves are cloth, you should be OK. If they stay clean. However ......if you get a foreign substance embedded in the cloth, like sand, then you'll have problems. Even airborne contaminants might eventually give you trouble too. That's why sleeve-type storage is not the best way to go. It's always better to have a hinged case that you can close off and protect your discs. And it's always best not to have anything in continuous contact with the discs, like sleeves do.

A nice compromise might be to use slim CD cases. You'll still be able to store a whole bunch in the case, and you won't need to worry about scratching

[NiteLite]

Capmaster, nice info.
However I have found anything that touches the dye side leaves a scratch. Now not a scratch that will cause any problem with playback but just cosmetic scratches.
Even my soft fine brush for delicate work or the glasses type paper cleaners you buy that wont scratch plastic lens glasses still leave fine lines of scratches.

Like i said it's just (so far) cosmetic but still makes it look bad.
I had not thought about the constant contact you mentioned. Yes, I can see that not being good.
I have plenty of regular cases but running out of storage space (rack space) allowed in my HT room.
I guess I should just buy some more racks and use another room to put them in. Wont be as of a controlled climate as I keep my HT room but not that far off. Better yet quit buying so many DVD's and then backing each one up. Regular use should not be cause to back up most all of them. But then again so many are foreign and so many concerts that will not be re-released or have more pressings once they are gone I would hate to have one mess up and not have it backed up.
Anyway, I do appreciate your thoughts about it and your time to point out the possible down side of this type of storage for long term.

Never seems to be an easy solution to my situations.
Much thanks again to all that took time to teach me about this topic. It has been very helpful.
Regards,
NL