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Posted by Justin on 06/19/06 13:51
Roy L Fuchs wrote on [Sun, 18 Jun 2006 23:46:47 GMT]:
> On 18 Jun 2006 14:49:04 -0700, byronrobinson@sympatico.ca Gave us:
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>>Is anyone else as frustrated as I am about the number of security
>>stickers they put on the dvd cases? Yesterday I bought 2 of the new
>>Peanuts dvds. First, is it really necessary to put 2 security stickers,
>>plus the one on the top for a dvd thats priced at $10? That seems
>>excessive to me.
>>
>>But that wasnt the worst part. Getting them off is is even harder. All
>>3 stickers left a huge amount of glue residue and the case looks like
>>complete crap now. I have to waste more money to buy some blank dvd
>>cases. I went to the Paramount website to let them know, and guess
>>what? There is no way to contact them through email. Only an address
>>and a phone number that is not toll free.
>>
>>The same thing happened when I purchased the new 2 disc Princess Bride.
>>The stickers left a big mess. MGM did have a contact form, so we will
>>see if I get a response.
>>
>>Anyone else have a comment?
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> Yes. You do not know how to remove the stickers.
>
> The key is NOT to attempt to "get under" the sticker. You must
> "flick" at the edge until it comes up, THEN grab that flicked tab and
> begin pulling it off. They come off free and easy, and very few I
> have have left behind adhesive, which is A: usually due to an aging
> problem with the glue and b: removable with the right solvent/cleaner.
Just slice them down the middle, in the joint between the two halves of
the case. Pull each half of sticker off and there's not stretching of
the plastic of the DVD case and very little residue, if any, left
behind.
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