coldsnap Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 i am moving out dec 1st and i'm looking for a few boxes to move my records. also, as i will be moving these at more than 1 place, i am looking for boxes that are good quality. any help would be appreciate it, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzRecords Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 How many records do you have to move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 around 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Indyboxes.net Bagsunlimited.com 13x13x13 are perfect. Give youenough room to pad the bottom and sides. Heavy as hell when you move em, but solid as a fucking rock and re-usable when you're done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Indyboxes.netBagsunlimited.com 13x13x13 are perfect. Give youenough room to pad the bottom and sides. Heavy as hell when you move em, but solid as a fucking rock and re-usable when you're done don't know if i don't understand correctly but on bagsunlimited 2 boxes costs 18.40 and on indyboxes it costs 32.30 for 25 boxes, but it says on the website that it's only indianapolis delivery or pick up for this size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzRecords Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 If you're the only one handling them (i.e. not 'professional' movers), go to a liquor store and get yourself some empty boxes (most are the right size, bring a junk LP cover to compare). They aren't too big, so filling them won't break your back. Like Justin recommended, throw some padding in for safe measure and throw some extra tape along the bottom for reinforcement. I've moved four times since I've started collecting and I've never had any damages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 yeah i'll probably do this. when i moved out last year, i moved them with a box i found and surprisingly the records fit in perfectly on the width so hopefully i can find some at the liquor store, that way i can save up money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzRecords Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Liquor stores always have a surplus of boxes, just go in and ask. They're usually more than willing to give you more than you'll need. Good luck with the move, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 thanks for the help man! i appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzRecords Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 No problem. Where are you moving, btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 most likely, at my friend's appartment for now (in quebec city). she needs to talk to her roomate about it, she is going to get back at me soon. i'm moving there the time i find another appartment or i may buy myself a westfalia and get away for a couple of months, just live on the road, which is something i've been wanting to do for a while and now is the perfect time i think (i may do it after winter). also, i need to sell my fridge, oven, etc.. i can't wait for all of this nightmare to be over, oh and i forgot to mention that my gf and i broke up. that's the main reason of everything happening right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetilldeath303 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Go to U-Haul and they have a small box that perfectly fits records. It's literally a perfect fit, and if you're the only one moving them, you can make sure to treat the box nicely. It's about a $1 a box, and they sell them individually. each box holds close to 50 records I believe. I've used these boxes during every move I've ever had in the last 13 years, and never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impact Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 i've used these whenever i move. they work fairly well and are decently sturdy.. though, the best boxes would be from bagsunlimited, depending on how much you need to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabepunktony Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 This is going to sound weird, but: check the local elementary school (or Craigslist even) and ask if they have any laptop boxes they don't want. We have gotten over 300 for free from our local elementary school and they are amazing. Good cardboard, 16X14 and they are foam padded completely perfectly for a 12x12 record...I mean laptop. Seriously, these are the boxes Buddha would move his records in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I recently moved and transported all my records in free Post Office Plastic tubs. Just go to your post office and ask for about 4 of them. That should easily fit all your records, make it so they aren't too heavy to lift, and be a lot more sturdier than cardboard. The best part about it is that they are FREE. Just be nice and return them when you are done. Edit: Here is the link to the post I made for this before I moved http://vinylcollective.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39297&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertxmatthew Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 the nice bags unlimited style boxes are great, highly recommended. even so, double boxing them is key if you are leaving them boxed for any extended period of time. ESPECIALLY if you are shipping. double boxing is the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 thanks for the help everybody! so i just came back from a few liquor stores and got a few boxes, the records fit good in it but i'm not sure if i can trust these, i glued bubble wrap inside one box and i'm still not sure if i'll use this method. roadmonkey: those plastic boxes from usps look great! do they come with a cover on top? how are they called? because i will call canada post today to see if they have some, even tho i doubt they will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonskanks Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 these are the perfect size. just find someone with some kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsnap Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 i don't know when i'll be moving back to another appartment, so they will be at my mom's for a while i think so because of that i'd prefer to have the boxes seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 i don't know when i'll be moving back to another appartment, so they will be at my mom's for a while i think so because of that i'd prefer to have the boxes seal. if they're gonna be in storage for a while then don't cheap out and just buy a handful of 13x13x13 boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzRecords Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 If they'll be in storage for a while you might want to invest in some cases similar to this: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eurolite-LP-Case-100894732-i1173632.gc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm assuming records won't fit in the 12x12x5.5 flat rate priority boxes will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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