f you received damaged discs, you don't know how lucky you are.yes you must check for damage on the packaging, check for scratches/marks/pitting and finally...!!!!CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT DISCS!!!!i checked packaging and disc damage when i received it but did not check if the discs them self's were correct, until weeks later when i finished watching the first half and went to watch the second only to find I HAD TWO FIRST HALFS!!! (season 1-5 and then season 1-5 again)i emailed amazon as soon as i discovered this but have not yet had any reply other than emails advertising more dvdsi have purchased many things from amazon before with no problem and normally have only good things to say about them. but if i do not receive a replacement i will not be purchasing any more items.good luck to all shopperscome on amazon help me out here