Why It Is a Good Idea To Start a DVD Collection Now!

In the ever-evolving world of entertainment, the rise of streaming services and digital media has undoubtedly reshaped the way we consume content. However, for those who appreciate the tangible experience of physical media, starting a DVD collection now presents an exciting opportunity. With the market saturated with a vast array of DVDs at remarkably low costs, the time is ripe for collectors to embark on this nostalgic journey.

A Treasure Trove of Classics at Your Fingertips

The current market is brimming with iconic and beloved films that have already cemented their status as classics. From the captivating storytelling of "Pulp Fiction" and the stylish action of "Kill Bill" to the heartwarming adventures of the "Toy Story" franchise, these timeless masterpieces are readily available at unbeatable prices. Additionally, cinephiles can indulge in a diverse range of genres, including dramas like "The Shawshank Redemption," comedies like "The Big Lebowski," and sci-fi epics like "The Matrix" trilogy.

Many movies from the 90s are already considered classic movies

The Resurgence of Physical Media

Just as vinyl records experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity among collectors and audiophiles, DVDs are poised to follow a similar trajectory. While the convenience of streaming services has undoubtedly captured the attention of many, including the never ending rising cost of these services there is a growing appreciation for the tangible experience of owning physical media. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the value of DVD collections is likely to soar, mirroring the surge in demand for vinyl records witnessed in recent years.

The Yard Sale Treasure Hunt

As the world embraces the digital age, many households are parting ways with their DVD collections, often undervaluing their true worth. This presents a golden opportunity for savvy collectors to scour yard sales and thrift stores, where hidden gems can be unearthed for mere pennies. Just as vinyl enthusiasts have capitalized on this trend, DVD collectors can seize the chance to build an impressive collection at a fraction of the cost. Also check out the sales bins at the local supermarket there are a lot of good titles waiting to be picked up.

Preserving Your Collection in Style

Recognizing the importance of proper storage and preservation, companies like Keepfiling have introduced innovative solutions for DVD collectors. 

DVD Storage Binder with separated sleeves

Their DVD binder sets, complete with black soft DVD pages, offer a space-saving and visually appealing way to store and display your collection. Unlike the bulky and easily damaged snap cases of the past, these binders provide a safe and organized environment for your prized DVDs, ensuring their longevity and accessibility.

Super soft DVD pages for best protection

Now is the time!

In conclusion, the current landscape presents a unique opportunity for those considering starting a DVD collection. With a wealth of classic titles available at unbeatable prices, the potential for future value appreciation, and the availability of stylish storage solutions, now is the perfect time to embark on this nostalgic and rewarding journey. Embrace the joy of physical media ownership and curate a collection that will bring endless hours of entertainment and collectors pride for years to come. Happy Hunting :-)

Rescue my Precious Scrapbook

 

Here is what we have received from a Keepfiling customer:

Today I received my order of 2 packs of 11x 17" sheet protectors in hopes that they could rescue my precious scrapbook that I made when our baby girl was born 53 years ago in November of 1969.  I had searched and searched on the internet trying to find a solution to my problem of the pages of the scrapbook literally disintegrating in my hands.  I think I caught it just in the nick of time.  I measured and re-measured and looked at the positions of the holes for binding and took a shot and ordered them from you, not really feeling confident that they would work.

I just had to tell you that they are PERFECT!  In order for the pages to fit in the protectors, I cut off the side where the hole punches were and then the pages fit perfectly into the sheet protectors.  Some of the pages actually had already become totally detached from the book.  It's a miracle for sure!  My husband and I can't get over how they have saved this book for us, our daughter and our granddaughters and future generations.  These are priceless photos and the joy of being able to keep them and the original written explanations on the original pages just can't be expressed adequately.

Attached are some photos I took this afternoon to try to show you what bad shape the pages were in and how they fit so nicely in the protectors. 

The damaged pages as they are being inserted into the new sheet protectors.

 

I imagine there isn't much call for this size sheet protector (since I couldn't find anyone else who sold them) so I want to give you my heartfelt thanks for you having them available for sale.  Definitely a small price to pay to keep family history safe.

Finished results after updating the old binder with Keepfilng 11x17 Sheet Protectors (no: 13503)

Thank You Thank You Thank You!  You are the BEST!

Linda Harrington

Issaquah, Washington

 

Keepfiling Note: It is very warmhearted to receive such a wonderful note with detailed description and photos. Linda, thanks for letting us share this mail (we asked before publishing it here).
 

Warning about Sheet Protector Purchase 

We don't post often on our blok here but lately we have had a lot of enquiries from people purchasing sheet protectors on-line and been very disappointed about their purchase.  

Contacted by the customer on our chat service the customer would share the link from where they made their purchase on-line and asked question to it. It may be from eBay, Walmart Marketplace or Amazon Marketplace. But they all have a few things in comments and much disappointment and time could have been saved.

Look for these warning signs

1) The product description is insufficient. Size and measurements don't match or add up when comparing inches and metric numbers.  Example: One customer complained her music sheet did not fit a 9x12 inch page as listed in the description with one of the larges retailers in the US. Sadly the person making the listing overseas did not understand the variations of page sizes used in the US or took the time to list the exact product dimension.

Examples of letter size pages made too narrow.

2) Thickness of the sheet may list "standard" when in fact it is what we consider in this country "lightweight".
The listed measurement listed: "4C" as in one example.  C is not a gauge of distance (thickness) anywhere in the world. In that particular instance it was believed the description should have listed: 40C - for; 40 micron thickness and C for Clear.  40 micron is lightweight and flimsy just like the customer complained about.

3) A customer complained about the clarity of the sheet protector received. They were not "clear sheet protectors" as described on the packing. Again here in the US we consider clear to be as transparent as window glass perhaps. But overseas clear may be anything where you can see the content. in the page. We may consider that an "non-glare" or "frosted". There are different expectation and standards around the world. 

Common Product Listing Issues

The three exampels about have one thing in common. The product listing was made overseas by a company that would sell everything from bike parts to household products. I don't know anything about bike parts and clearly they don't about office supplies.  Focus.

• Read about minimum standards for sheet protectors thickness as established by Keepfiling
• Learn about clarity of sheet protectors

Recommendation

Don't just look at the number of stars in the rating. Fake ratings can be purchased on-line by the 1,000th. It's not allowed by most market places but it is common practice overseas in places as China and as Walmart, Amazon, etc. open up for overseas listings this common practise has followed along. The examples listed above all had +4 star rating. 

What products do the vender focus on. Do they offer a line of products or just a single product. If they offer a line of matching products most likely they have invested time and effort understanding the marketplace and the quality requirement by the customer and hopefully use standard terms within that industry, example: "Heavyweight" Standard, and "Super Heavyweight" as in the case with sheet protectors. It is of cause an "unwritten" laws so everyone can set their own standards and some US retailers do this for their own store brands so it is not an assurance. Often seen with Dollar Stores and supermarkets particular around back to school time. 

Sum-up

If you are looking for "it will do" kind of purchase well then perhaps it is worth taking a chance but ask yourself if it is worth the aggravation, disappointment and time and wait. Why not make a good purchase once for all, get the products needed get the project done and move on with life happy knowing a nice project got finished for future use and enjoyment.

At Keepfiling we got more than 25 years of experience with filing product and if you have any questions feel free to head over to our site and send us a question by either e-mail or chat.

Note: For the purpose of this article link could have been posted to the above examples but there is no reason to provoke anyone risking lawsuits, etc. or for ethical matter step on anyone. Life it difficult enough.

Organizing Your Playbills

Our 5.5 x 8.5 binder and sheet protectors are probably one of the most versatile products we have.  The 5.5 x 8.5 size is just so convenient and can be used for so many different purposes.

The number 1 most popular use for it is to organize Classical Conversation Timeline cards.  For many years now we have had customers who buy both our binders and sheet protectors to help them protect and organize these Timeline cards for their kids.

However, as it turns out, there are other uses for the 5.5 x 8.5 size that has slowly become more and more useful.  One of them is for organizing Playbills.

Playbills, for those who don't know, are booklets that features details of the different Broadway plays through out the year.  Play goers will subscribe to Playbills yearly subscription and receive a Playbill booklet every month.  These booklets are 5 and 3/8 inches by 8 and 1/2 inches, so they fit perfect into our 5.5 x 8.5 sleeves with a little bit of room to spare.

Using Keepfiling's sheet protectors to store these Playbills if the perfect choice.  Our sheet protectors are archival safe acid free.  This helps prevent damaging effects of sunlight, oxygenation, acidic corrosion, and dust to the Playbills.  The extra heavyweight polypropylene of the sheet protectors will provide excellent protection to your

Once put in the the sheet protectors, you can organize them anyway you like with our 5.5 x 8.5 Mini binders. Sort them anyway you wish in the binder and flip through them easily when you want to browse through them.  The crystal clear material makes it very easy to see the actual Playbill. 

Available now on Keepfiling is the Playbill Binders Set; includes 2 binders and 1 pack of sleeves (50 sleeves).  

Organizing with Colors!

A feature that is often overlooked with Keepfiling binders is the finger hole.  Located on the binder spine (always 2 inches from the bottom), the finger hole provides an easy way for you to take the binder on and off shelves, table, or wherever you are placing your binders.  Simply slide your finger into the hole and move your binder around.  This is a very convenient feature that does not get enough credit.

What's also unique with Keepfiling's finger hole is that it comes with a 'ring'.  Rather than just cutting a hole in the spine and leaving it as it is, we made this 'ring' that snaps on easily.  This 'ring' adds a touch of designer and professionalism to give the binder a more complete look. Each Keepfiling binder comes equipped with a 'ring' matching the inside color of your purchased binder - so that's either Snow White, Lime Green, Sapphire Blue, and Red.

New Rings

Over the years we have had customers ask if they can purchase extra 'rings' or if other colors were available.  Today, we are very happy to answer both questions with a yes as we are now selling 'rings' separately, and in different colors as well!

Aside from the four classic colors, we now have eight new wonderful colors available for you to use and interchange:

Turquoise Lime Green Red

Purple Orange Gream

Snow White Black Sapphire Blue

Grey Pink Light Blue

Each color is sold individually in a pack of 12 'rings'.  You also have the option to purchase a mix pack with one of each color.

These are easy to use 'rings' as they just snap on and off easily.  You can change them easily and mix and match colors to your own liking.  You can come up with a nice color system to keep your binders organized.

Check the rings now on our website and learn more!

Mix and Match with our White Zen Binders

Since the launch of our White Zen View Binders, we've been working on coming up with ideas on how to make them stand out and be even more unique.  With our new 'rings' this can be achieved as the new colors pair up with the white binders perfectly.

Once you're purchased our new 'rings', you can swap out the original one that comes with the binder and use the new ones in a colorful and fun way - as you can see in the picture above.

Matching Spine Labels

You can even have matching colors for the 'rings' and the actual spine label.  Just simply download our spine label templates for free and you can match the together.  The template are very easy to use - just download them, edit the label name to your own liking, print it, then cut them along the dotted line and voila!

4 Steps To Your Unique View Binder

Tired of all the standard looking binders out there?  Wish you had something unique and special that will stand out?  Well what's better than designing your own sheet and using it as the front cover for your binder.

While most view binders on the market today lets you insert your own cover sheet with the use of the clear front cover, not all view binders come with a mounting sheet that helps keep your cover sheet centered and secured. That is of course what our White Zen View Binders offer.  As it comes with a clear front cover, it also comes with a mounting sheet that we've designed specifically for helping you keep your cover sheet centered in the clear front cover, and also for it to be secured.

With the use of this special mounting sheet, plus your own creativity, you can come up with endless designs for your binder used for all sorts of purposes.  The possibilities are limitless.  You can use the binders at school, at the office, and even for personal use.  The great thing about having the ability to design your own cover sheet and using it with the binder is that the binder becomes very versatile and will be suitable for what you want it to be.

Follow these 4 simple steps and starting creating your own cover sheets for your view binders!

Need some inspiration on you can use our White Zen View Binders with your own designed cover sheet?  Here's what we think you might use them for:

For School
If you're a teacher or parent you would encourage creativity and let the kids make something they can be proud to show and share with their classmates and parents. The Zen Binder is easy to use as you can insert pages into the clear front cover without hassle.  It's a great tool to help inspire creativity from your students as they can let their own imagination run and design their own cover sheet  They can design one for each subject or classes they are taking.

For Office / Professionals
In the professional world, standing out and making a good first impression is as important as the content that is delivered. A striking standout cover sheet to go with your presentation or proposal is very important. An excellent professional cover sheet with a Zen Binder goes a long way to catching the attention of your audience. 
 
For Collectors / Enthusiasts
If you are a collector or enthusiasts for certain memorabilia, then you would want to have a nice solid binder to protect and showcase your collection. The Zen View Binders will satisfy both needs.  It is a durable archival safe binder that will protect your collection, at the same time it is also a nice looking binder that you can put on display for others to see. Furthermore, you can create your own cover sheet that matches your prized collection.

Learn more about our White Zen View Binders and check out the different sizes we have available!

HOT DEALS with Keepfiling

Nothing beats finding the best deal online when you are shopping, whether it's online or at n actual store.  The idea of knowing you were able to save even just a few dollars when you bought something can be very satisfying, especially for smart shoppers.

If you're looking for the best binders and sheet protectors deals, than you don't have to look far - Keepfiling is your answer. 

We have the best deals for binders and sheet protectors that will save you more than just a few dollars.  Look for our Save More badge when browsing our products and you'll know that's the best deal we have!

All Keepfiling binders and sheet protectors are archival safe.  Our products offer the best protection to your documents of different sizes and formats.  We also pride ourselves in being organizing experts as we believe our products to provide the best organizing features to help keep your documents sorted and easy to find when needed.