Why are CDs so hard to open?

If you use the Goo-Gone, do it outside. That's some nasty stuff. I wouldn't want little kids breathing it. It does work though. If some residue remains on the plastic try picking it off with a piece of the tape you've already removed. Usually works for me. I like the mini LP sleeves best. And, takes up a lot less space.

To give an edge to LP sales.

Ironic considering the cases are so easy to break.

The above post on American Packaging is right on target. At least they don't package CDs in that same packaging that a small tool comes in....the one that takes scissors (a small tool..) to cut open to get to the product.

Lindisfarne,

You don't have to open the CD - just put it in your player.

Now the jewel-box and the packaging they put around that -
now THAT'S hard to open! ;-)

Dr. Gregory Greenman