Discussion Forums - New Age

I'm new to swapaCD but belong to both sister sites. I have shipped CDs complete with cases and would prefer to receive CDs in cases. Who's willing to pay the extra to ship a CD in a case? 

If you leave a note here, I can check your CD tower. I haven't compiled a WL because of the case issue.

My preferred genres are classical, New Age, and World music in that order.

Thanks

The problem with shipping cases is that it can cost twice as much or more. I can ship a CD with artwork and a thin piece of cardboard using a cardboard envelope for $1.12 (as long as it's less than 1/4" thick). It's basically 3 ounces First Class Mail with a $0.21 non-machinable surcharge. If I include a case, it takes the package over 1/4" thick and requires it be shipped as a parcel. The rate jumps to $2.32 for the same 3 ounces. When you ship a lot of CDs, this can add up. I have received some CDs with cases, but don't expect cases. In my experience, most cases arrive cracked, damaged, with personal labels on them, or other random blemishes. So I wind up not using them anyway. For that, I have a supply of brand new jewel cases to use for my SACD purchases. Office Depot sells a package of 25 Memorex  standard jewel cases for under $10. To me, that is worth it so I can request CDs I want in my library and not have to worry about receiving a broken case or none at all. :-)