RS>RS> Sometimes they can be saved. If the scratches
RS>RS>are on the label side, the discs are probably
RS>RS>goners; but, if they're on the other side, you
RS>RS>can probably polish them out far enough to be
RS>RS>readable.

RS>JE> Not probably, but positively.

RS>JE> Jay

RS> If you're saying that any scratch on the label
RS>side means that the disc is a goner you are
RS>mistaken. It depends upon where and how large
RS>the scratch(es) are.

I am saying that any scratch or even a pinhole
in the data area of a CD makes it a goner. I thought
that it was understood we were talking about scratches
in the data area.

RS> For example, if you scratch a ring around the
RS>outer edge of the disc, and if the disc was not
RS>recorded clear out to the edge, the scratch will
RS>never even be seen by the pickup, let alone
RS>affected by it.

You are correct.

Jay


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