On Wed, Dec 24, 2003 at 11:56:05AM -0600, Chris Schumann wrote:
> I'm looking for a local source of brand-name DVD+RW bulk media (no jewel 
> cases, 25 or 50 pieces) at a reasonable price. I'm not going to buy a 
> dual-media recorder because my "+ only" drive works just fine thanks, and 
> + media appears to have some technical advantages too (like the DVD+RW 
> discs erase in about 4 seconds).

DVD+* sucks unless you're only using it on your own system, if this is the
case, good for you.


> 
> Can anyone local come close to prices at eCost or Amazon?
> 

No, and they won't anytime soon.

> Local shops do have acceptable prices on write-once media, but seem to be 
> very high on RWs.

Of course, nobody uses RW's

> Here are some quick checks of web sites to get started:
> 
> BestBuy.com TDK 25pk for $85

Overpriced.

> OfficeDepot.com Imation 25pk $99

Insanely Overpriced

> MicroCenter.com Imation 25pk $86, Memorex 25pk $80, TDK 25pk $75

If they weren't overpriced I'd go into shock

> 
> eCost.com Imation 25pk $92, TDK 25pk $72, Verbatim 50pk $444

Overpriced.

> Amazon.com Memorex 25pk $39, TDK 25pk $78

Barely overpriced and overpriced.


Try here:

2.4x 25pk ritek $35 

http://store.yahoo.com/supermediastore/ritek-dvdrw.html

25pk: optodisc $32.25, leda $34.75, ritek $39.75
http://www.shop4tech.com/z/DVD+RW_4.7GB/1_88_99/

25pk: memorex $30.67
http://www.thenerds.net/productpage.asp?un=184853&s=1

etc.

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