Where do you get your CD-Rs when there are no deals going on?

[MDesigner]

Just wondering. I need some good 80min 40x CD-Rs, but there are no deals going on that I know of. So during these off-peak times, where do you people buy your CD-Rs from?

Thanks!

 

[DannyBoy]

Errr.... somewhere that is doing deals

CD-R's are always very cheap so just search for the cheapest ones.

Quality isnt a matter IMO. Personally to me, a CDR is a CDR.

Dan

 

[SOSTrooper]

I just stock up when theres a sale so I dont have to worry about it afterward.

I still have like five 100pc spindle that I got for free AR to $5 AR.

 

[MDesigner]

Actually that's not true about the quality of a CD-R. The dye has a shelf-life, and crappy quality CD-Rs will not last as long as major brands like Imation, Memorex, etc.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Ah, they're all good enough for me. If you keep em in a case or something protective and not lying out on the desk, it'll be fine. I've been using CD burners since the days of the first 2x drives from HP. I would reccomend just checking the Hot Deals forum otherwise call up Best Buy, CC, OD, OM, Staples, etc. a nd ask them if they are running any deals. I'm sure one of those stores is running a deal.

 

[novice]

Where do you get your CD-Rs when there are no deals going on?

Well, I usually stock up every time there are good deals to be had on what I consider are decent quality CD's. I can usually get sony, fuji (my favoritie) or memorex for less than $5 per 50 after mail in rebate. I swear I will never pay more than 10 cents per CD. And I usually have at least 300 laying around. (more like 500 at present, so I resisted the latest Fuji 50 pack for $2.99 after rebate at Bestbuy). I believe Staples still has the 50 pack of Sony's for $2.94 after rebate. Check here for link.

 

[Rufio]

just stock up when there is a sale....

i have about 200 here from me stocking up..

if u are really hard up for cd-r's, just get what is the cheapest now, and when there is adeal, then hook yourself up!

plus, there should be deals every sunday int eh paper...cdr's are so cheap nowadays!

 

[Shamrock]

CD-R's are always very cheap so just search for the cheapest ones.

Quality isnt a matter IMO. Personally to me, a CDR is a CDR.

tell that to the people who bought cheapie CD-r's in their car stereo. Where it is EXTREMELY hot from pushing wattage. The top of the CD-r (the reflective part) can flake off, warp, "fold up" or bend upwards, like flecking paint.

AFAIK, the best CD-r's (also the inventors of CD-R technology) is Taiyo Yuden. They can withstand the heat and resist flecking, etc.

a cd-r is just a cd-r, if you just use it for data storage, but if you plan on using them daily and in extreme conditions, Taiyo Yuden is the way to go.


Shamrock

 

[Macro2]

I just buy fujis at BB when they are on sale.

 

[Chaotic42]

I just buy them at Walmart. I've probably burned 10 CDs in the last year, so it's no deal. What are you guys burning that you need so many?

 

[magomago]

For me it is backing up my Fansubs that I'm not keeping on the HDD at any current time.

As for CDs these days there is ALWAYS a sale. I'm going to go buy those Sonys and the quality doesn't matter to me. I just finished a pack of those 40x At&T cdrs and they are fine. Hell 4 years ago when I had my 2x Acer I used some cheap Staples meda (it wasn't staples brand...it was pure gerneic) and they work fine

 

[Slogun]

I check the adds in the sunday newspaper every week. There is pretty much always a deal on CD-Rs somewhere.
I get them either for free or up to 6 cents apiece ($3.00 per 50 pack spindle AR).

Got two full 50-pack spindles sitting here right now for posterity

 

[optimistic]

Sam's club has their Verabatims 50pk spindle for $20.

 

[Mday]

i keep buying, but stopped for a few months. this year alone, i got like 400pcs.

 

[eplebnista]

Another vote for Sam's.

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: optimistic
Sam's club has their Verabatims 50pk spindle for $20.

Target has a 100 pack Verbatim (48x) for $25.

 

[Gage8]

i'm with the rest as long as it is for data. However, if you burn audio cds IMHO lower quality disks don't play in older cd players. I go with better quality for audio.

However, for data i think sams is the best place to look when there is no sale on anywhere else.