Have tried the ultra-slim jewel cases (for CDs)? They open easily so might not be as prone to breakage. They take up very little space. You do have to see the front to identify the title, no room on the spine for a label. You can buy these at Staples, they have them in their brand. Steve

We have several cd case "binders" that are the soft plastic pouch but they are lined with a soft felt type material to keep them from scratching and sticking. We store all of our DVDs in them and toss the original cases- it saved us so much space. It's unbelievable how much space the cases take up and organizing them in the dvd binder is so much easier.

You should get your digital camera and begin to take photos of waht you like. Learn what features you like. You won't know until you analyze what you've shot. Also use google images to search for images of things. They don't have to be CD holders. Consider, historically, what else are CD sized and have been held. CD don't hve to be in the plastic cases. They can be in plastic, non vinyl , envelopes. I persoally like the 300 CD, 60 page, binder witih only CD's held in the non-vinyl holders. Vinyl deterorates and dissolves the printing on the CDs. You'll want something 'better' which is not hard to find. If you get exceited you can buy for $20 a sealer and make your own holders for the CD's by welding shut the envelopes to the right sizes . Why not share some ideas here using http://www.bild.me/ to host photos of ideas you have. Maybe you'll invent something new.

If you're looking for durable binders that look like notebooks, try a shop for Music teachers. We are VERY hard on CD binders because we are constantly going into them and exchanging CD's. Plank Road Publishing sells to the general public, as far as I know. I've linked you to the page with different CD storage ideas. I'm probably going to be getting something like these myself and getting rid of the plastic boxes, for school. I have almost 500 CD's - lotsa space and the boxes are constantly breaking!!! DonnaR/CA Here is a link that might be useful: CD binders and accessories