> It may just be my imagination but it seems to me that the
> jewel cases with clear trays have busted rings more often than the ones
> with the black trays and unfortunately I do not have extras of those.
>
I don't think it's your imagination. Ryko's eye-catching green tinged
cases break the most often for me, personally. That 'mats _All for
Nothing_ clear 2cd case? Busted, by the fourth play.
> But this is impossible with the cardboard sleeve / plastic tray
> combinations
>
Yep, treat your digipaks like gold.
> 2. Does anybody know of a source for the more exotic jewel cases?
>
> I've seen clear/colored cases at Tower Records for a decent price
> ($6 for 10), if you want to get a replacement stock set aside.
>
Chris
np: Maryanne, Your First Your Last Your Everything