chutterhanban Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm moving from IN to WA in about 2 weeks. My wife and I are flying, but all of our stuff is getting U-Haul'd by a company called United States Van Lines. They have to drive probably 3 or 4 days in what I'm assuming will be hot and/or humid temperatures (June 1-4). I have about twenty 12" and six 7". I know it's not a lot, but they're all new and in really good condition and mean a lot to me. Fly with them? Pack them? Ship via post office? Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 throw em in a couple mailers and bring em on the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutterhanban Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I thought of that, but I don't think I can fit 20 LP's worth of mailers on the flight as a carry-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 i need to do a MN to AZ move later this year (hopefully). i'm already getting worried thinking about how to ship/store all my records during the move so they don't get warped, crushed, damaged. it's going to be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerrr Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Mail them. Could probably fit 4-5 comfortably be mailer, under $4 per mailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Mail them. Could probably fit 4-5 comfortably be mailer, under $4 per mailer. Worst idea yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutterhanban Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 ha the differing opinions aren't helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I like Holtergeist's idea and sending it with the van line. I doubt the heat would be too penetrating for them to survive the drive but stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerrr Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 You could bring that thing on the plane no big deal, that's what it was made for... It looks just like flight cases for guitar equipment (amps, cabs, etc...) And that shit is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkwithano Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 pack the 7"s in cardboard and bring them on-board since you only have a few. put two records in each mailer (10ish mailers total if you have 20ish like you said) 10 mailers x $3 or $4 shipping = $30-$40 shipping total That's what'd I'd do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkwithano Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 or put cardboard around each of them and then put all that in a box and ship that. prob cheaper than $30-$40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwahoo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I thought of that, but I don't think I can fit 20 LP's worth of mailers on the flight as a carry-on. You don't need mailers. Put them in some type of bag and carry them on. I do that every time I fly somewhere and go record shopping. I've carried on 20+ records several times. That way they're always in your possession and control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 pack the 7"s in cardboard and bring them on-board since you only have a few.put two records in each mailer (10ish mailers total if you have 20ish like you said) 10 mailers x $3 or $4 shipping = $30-$40 shipping total That's what'd I'd do. How can you thinking entrusting them with the USPS is safer than carrying them on or even sending them with the movers? At least with the movers they aren't going to be banged around when move from truck to plane to truck. --- If you are worried about their damage, USPS should be the last option. Carry them on. It's not a big deal. (See above). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 just put them all in a 13x13x13 box with a lot of padding and either ship them to yourself or have the movers move the box but mark it fragile...this isn't rocket science, If you ship them add insurance of at least a $1-the value isn't displayed on the box so as far as the handler knows it's worth $1000 or fed ex them or UPS ship them, which automatically has insurance built in. you have 2 weeks, order a box from uline or ebay or something. This isn't rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I thought of that, but I don't think I can fit 20 LP's worth of mailers on the flight as a carry-on. When i went on vacation i brought home about that much vinyl and carried it all with me in 2 mailers and a bag. not an issue whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ^^ yeah, your bag will most likely get pulled for inspection, but they're records...I think I probably brought home 20 lps from the Fest last year on the plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Pack them well and send them on the moving truck. I hope these 20 records are some serious bangers for you to be this worried about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzRecords Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've used one of these as my carry on a few different times and have had no problems. $40 at Guitar Center Guitar Centers in Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll76 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 You don't need mailers. Put them in some type of bag and carry them on. That way they're always in your possession and control. + I hope these 20 records are some serious bangers for you to be this worried about them. + This isn't rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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