Re: Re-shrinkwrapping NEW CDS - legitimate???

"Sophie Borodin"  wrote
> "Cubit"  wrote in message:
> > It sounds like this is legitimately a new item.  Re-shrink-wrap all you
> > want.  Just do it so it is not detectable.  Make sure it is a machine that
> > does a convincing job.  This is moral because the item really is new and not
> > a bootleg.

> Thank you all for your input.  I think you're right that it's okay to
> re-shrinkwrap as long as I'm just replacing the same kind of
> shrinkwrap, like on imports and indies that the distributor or store
> shrinkwraps themselves.  I wouldn't replace the factory-wrap that
> folds on the edges that most domestic major labels use - I'd just sell
> those used as Like New.
> Now can anyone advise me on the best shrinkwrapping machine for CDs?
> I'm looking at Bags Unlimited and Markertek.  Bags Unlimited sells the
> wrap already made into CD-sized baggies.  Where to get a good budget
> system?
> Thanks,
> Sophie



Sophie, I sell a lot of discs on ebay, both sealed and open, new and used.
My recommendation: don't unwrap the ones with torn shrinkwrapping.
Advertise the fact that they are in the *original* factory-sealed condition,
and mention that the wrapper is torn/damaged, but that the disc and all
enclosed materials are in ~mint~, unopened condition.

You're wasting time and money re-wrapping them: buyers won't care
about the new shrinkwrappping, unless they actually wanted the
original wrapping, in which case you've shot yourself in the foot by
removing it and rewrapping.

Just fairly and accurately describe the condition of the item.
If you've open, unwrapped cds with broken jewelcases, by all
means, replace the broken jewelcases, in part or in whole:
you can buy empty jewelcases from a local distributor in your area:
check the yellowpages for companies that sell blank cds and blank
cassettes in bulk: those same distributors invariably carry the media as
well as the packaging for it.

If the shrinkwrap is dirty, wipe it down with a papertowel lightly
dampened with Isopropyl Alochol (rubbing alcohol), at least 91%, if
not 99%.  That will take off sticker residue and other gunk, but won't
damage the shrinkwrap at all.  The same holds true for the jewelcases:
they can be wiped down with Isopropyl Alcohol, removing sticker
scars and whatnot.  That really brightens up the appearance of old,
used discs/jewelcases.

Again, don't waste money on a shrinkwrapper: just
spend the time writing fair and accurate descriptions:
it won't help your sales to rewrap, and it may in fact
harm them somewhat, depending on your buyers'
perspective.

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