Pressing plants, labels and distributors typically
pack their vinyl in 25 count cardboard boxes designed
to ship vinyl, then four of these (or 100 records
total) are put in another outer box, so that the 4
boxes inside are snug and your vinyl is sitting
upright. This usually provides safe global
transportation. A layer of bubble wrap around each 25
records or within the 100 count box is extra
assurance.
You could possibly contact one of the above to see if
they will give or sell you some boxes they have
sitting around. Or, your local records shop may be
able to collect some for you as they receive
shipments. Just emphasize that they must be in
excellent condition.
Also make sure that:
-When you seal up the 25 count boxes give them a shake
and make sure the vinyl isn't sliding around or else
the seams of your records could split in transit.
-Same for the 100 count box.
-Use a high grade packing tape to not only seal the
boxes, but tape up every edge and seam of the box as
this is where most of the stress is absorbed and you
don't want to receive your boxes at the other end with
records exposed or falling out of them.
-Mark "FRAGILE" and "THIS SIDE UP" very boldly all
over the boxes so the shipping company has no excuses.
-DO NOT sign for them on the other end if it looks
like there may be damages until the shipper notes and
signs such damages on the waybill. ALWAYS get a name
and reference number when claims are being processed
by phone or in person.
-If you are using a moving company and not a courier,
they usually must pack up the fragile items for you in
order for them to be covered, or else they can claim
you packed it improperly if anything goes wrong.
-Make sure you are covered for both loss AND damage.
Insure your records for their full replacement value.
It costs a bit more but is worth it.
-If you are still uneasy, pay the extra for proper
flight cases but insure them too as they have become
easy targets for theft at airports and baggage
handling / loading areas.
Good luck!
Todd
--- Gen Kanai <gkanai@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hey folks,
>
> I'm moving from one coast to the other (LA->NYC) and
> am worried about
> moving my vinyl. I have maybe 200-250 records at
> the moment and I'm hoping
> not to have to purchase flight cases to fit all of
> them (although I realize
> that is the safest thing to do.)
>
> Does anyone have any ideas for me with respect to
> moving vinyl safely in
> boxes cheaper than flight cases? I will purchase
> them if I have to
> but...I'm hoping I wont have to.
>
> Milk crates aren't high enough to protect the tops,
> cardboard may be too
> weak depending on the size and then there's the
> worry that they'll be left
> on their side...ugh...
>
> Any thoughts are welcome!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gen
>
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