Derek™ Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm wondering if there are any disadvantages to this, if anyone's tried it. Essentially, my expedit is full at the moment, and I'm resorting to storing excess records in Itso cubes. (They work fantastically, for what it's worth.) The cubes are on the ground, and I'm wondering if there's anything that would suggest it's a bad idea to place records "down" in them. That is to say, having the spine of every jacket facing upward for obvious convenience and organization. Right now they're all stored traditionally, and the only way to locate a specific album is to thumb through the front and back records, not unlike how most of us scavenge for records in shops. All of my records are in polysleeves, so "extracting" an album wouldn't have the vinyl slipping out of the jacket. My only concern is whether or not it'd be alright for the records to essentially be touching the bottom of the cube. Especially when I go to lift the cube, since its shape probably shifts and bows a bit. I figure the "traditional" storage of albums allow the vinyl to rest on the bottom cardboard of the jacket for extra protection. Any thoughts on this? Any suggestions? Anyone even know what I'm trying to do and inquire about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donttchange Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've got a couple side cubes and put records in them just as you described. I'm no expert, but I couldnt think of anything wrong if theyre all in poly sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I did that in college with the same Itso cubes, no apparent damage to them. As long as they're bagged you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Agreed. As long as there's a sleeve between the bottom of the cube/crate and the actual vinyl it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 I didn't think so, either. Thanks guys. I'm considering putting down a piece of cardboard, or even a layer of that white foam-paper that a lot of records ship with. Just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalica17 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 ya i was just going to say cardboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Whats stopping you from turning the cube so the opening is facing you, you know like looking at your knees? Instead of pointing up at your face. Similar to your expedite. Does this make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Whats stopping you from turning the cube so the opening is facing you, you know like looking at your knees? Instead of pointing up at your face. Similar to your expedite. Does this make sense? Yeah just turn the cube on it's side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Not a terrible idea, but the only catch is that my cubes will probably be remaining on the ground at all times. If I'm following your suggestion correctly, I'd have to kneel pretty low to browse / access them, right? Not to mention all the dirt and hair that would inevitably get kicked inside over time. I've had good luck keeping them upright with a mailer or other flat surface atop the cubes' openings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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