how to store dvd-r's?

what is the best way to store dvd-r's after you burn them? i have been putting them in my slimline cd cases but someone here said that was a bad idea...

thanks!

the only thing i read was about it being bad to the disc itself

Originally Posted by allen074

what is the best way to store dvd-r's after you burn them? i have been putting them in my slimline cd cases but someone here said that was a bad idea...

thanks!

I think thats a silly question.I say just store them in the same safe way that you've been storeing your CD-Rs and offical DVDs and everything should be fine

im just new at dvd recording and want to make sure that the dvds work in a yr or two or 20...

thanks

I've been storing my DVD-R data discs in nylon sleeves (two discs per) and putting groups of thoses in plastic baggies. I then store these groups of baggies in a plastic container. I do this for space (I've created over 50 DVD-R data discs so far) and to protect the discs. I'm probably over doing this but the process works for me.

Originally Posted by Tommyknocker

With all due respect Star Warrior, the silly questions are the ones not asked.

Agreed.

Most important for longer term storage: (like CD's) store them in a closed box away from light and heat;
for very important things I always store on 2 DVD's, each of a different brand, for example Maxell and Fuji

PS: there are no stupid questions, only ..... answers

The valuable part of the discs, the one you have to protect at any cost, is the top side. Never scratch , never heat , never mark with any ink on the top side. Don't even touch with dirty fingers if possible!

... and above all else, do not, under any circumstance, microwave the buggers !