Dillhole Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I had these. They get flimsy when stacked and because of the construction they will crack should you try and move it full. Just some advice I got mine at Target, but they appear to be the same thing. I have these, 2 sets 3 high and 2 sets 2 high and no issues whats so ever. They are pretty loaded too, the 3 high ones have my turntable on one and my amp on the other and are still solid. I experienced no cracking or sagging. But then again I'm not moving them when they are full. Not sure why anyone would attempt that in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfomfg666 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm about to move... here's my empty expedits.. and here's everything packed up! housed in easy to carry heavyweight cardboard boxes. all stored upright, with a snug fit. How are you shiipping these? or are you just hauling these things locally? I'm making a cross country move (Florida to Oregon) sometime down the road and trying to figure out the logistic of moving my collection which looks to be similar in size to yours. Not sure if I trust sending all my records cross country via media mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
companyinkrecs Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 How are you shiipping these? or are you just hauling these things locally? I'm making a cross country move (Florida to Oregon) sometime down the road and trying to figure out the logistic of moving my collection which looks to be similar in size to yours. Not sure if I trust sending all my records cross country via media mail. I moved from NJ to CA and packed them like the above but then wrapped them on a pallet and shipped with a freight company. Less individual handling and you can build the pallet yourself. Was about 300 records and I paid $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 How are you shiipping these? or are you just hauling these things locally? I'm making a cross country move (Florida to Oregon) sometime down the road and trying to figure out the logistic of moving my collection which looks to be similar in size to yours. Not sure if I trust sending all my records cross country via media mail. im moving about 6 hours north of where i am, but my hometown is only 2hours away. so i packed these all up in a uhaul and dropped them off at my mom's. i'll be moving them up north when i get a new residency. heavy as fuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfomfg666 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Moving is a drag.. And it turns out records don't make a great work desk.. Have some shit to do still but finally getting things together in new pad.. How is that 5x5 Expedite working for you? Does it feel sturdy? I have (2) 2x4 Expedites and want to move to something bigger but i'm a little nervous about the 5x5 based off all the pics i've seen online of them collapsing (particularly with vinyl). I have a feeling that most of the time the collapses have to do putting them together improperly and/or people pressing on the sides. Yours seem pretty packed though and seem to be holding up pretty well. Thom Yorkified 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfomfg666 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I moved from NJ to CA and packed them like the above but then wrapped them on a pallet and shipped with a freight company. Less individual handling and you can build the pallet yourself. Was about 300 records and I paid $250. Thanks, this might be the way to go. Did they offer some type of insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 How is that 5x5 Expedite working for you? Does it feel sturdy? I have (2) 2x4 Expedites and want to move to something bigger but i'm a little nervous about the 5x5 based off all the pics i've seen online of them collapsing (particularly with vinyl). I have a feeling that most of the time the collapses have to do putting them together improperly and/or people pressing on the sides. Yours seem pretty packed though and seem to be holding up pretty well. All of the pics of collapsed Expedits I've seen have been placed sideways. If done properly, I don't think there's much to worry about. (And if you are worried, you could always buy some braces and reinforce the joints) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfomfg666 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 All of the pics of collapsed Expedits I've seen have been placed sideways. If done properly, I don't think there's much to worry about. (And if you are worried, you could always buy some braces and reinforce the joints) Yeah that's what it looked like to me, i'll probably still reinforce it just to feel safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEN1XD0WN Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 so hows the shelving on these? i plan on standing it upright like this and putting LPs in them with the spine facing out....is it a nice fit or is there any noticeable gaps between the top of the LP and the shelf itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 There is a little over a half inch gap. This is it on its side, basically fits LPs perfectly. The only thing im not huge on is there is a big space between the front and back, i usually take old mailers and cut them to put behind the records so they are pushed more forward and line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostVillasBlues2K Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 so hows the shelving on these? i plan on standing it upright like this and putting LPs in them with the spine facing out....is it a nice fit or is there any noticeable gaps between the top of the LP and the shelf itself. have this exact unit. maybe about an inch of gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I need a new TV The 7" are housed in those boxes on top of my speakers. Forgot to get a shot of those. oops agaetisbyrjun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
companyinkrecs Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks, this might be the way to go. Did they offer some type of insurance? Can't remember exactly, it was almost 3 years ago. But the company I used was DB Schenker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 How is that 5x5 Expedite working for you? Does it feel sturdy? I have (2) 2x4 Expedites and want to move to something bigger but i'm a little nervous about the 5x5 based off all the pics i've seen online of them collapsing (particularly with vinyl). I have a feeling that most of the time the collapses have to do putting them together improperly and/or people pressing on the sides. Yours seem pretty packed though and seem to be holding up pretty well. My 5x5 is fine. Its not going anywhere when its full(weighs a ton) and if you build it right and put it the correct way standing up its not falling over or collapsing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I got mine at Target, but they appear to be the same thing. I have these, 2 sets 3 high and 2 sets 2 high and no issues whats so ever. They are pretty loaded too, the 3 high ones have my turntable on one and my amp on the other and are still solid. I experienced no cracking or sagging. But then again I'm not moving them when they are full. Not sure why anyone would attempt that in the first place. I used some brackets on the back to help reinforce it. Though it's only a 1x2, I felt like the safer I build it, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 The first pic reminds me of mine...somehow... Just listening to the new MONO (WOW!) and thought I take some pics! Here's my little place: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 The first pic reminds me of mine...somehow... Just listening to the new MONO (WOW!) and thought I take some pics! Here's my little place: Is it easy to keep your record player dust-free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I have a 1.3 too. I made a dustcover for mine, but it does get dusty with out a cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 i need to invest in some expedits.....not all that impressive, but yea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostVillasBlues2K Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 i need to invest in some expedits.....not all that impressive, but yea. plenty impressive! but agreed, an expedit would look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Is it easy to keep your record player dust-free? Well, depends...I guess it would if I didn't clean it every two days... I have a 1.3 too. I made a dustcover for mine, but it does get dusty with out a cover. That's what I'm trying to get as well...how did you do that? Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexschelldorf Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The first pic reminds me of mine...somehow... Just listening to the new MONO (WOW!) and thought I take some pics! Here's my little place: looooooooove this. So clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The first pic reminds me of mine...somehow... Just listening to the new MONO (WOW!) and thought I take some pics! Here's my little place: Beautiful, sir! And so nice to see where their old 'home' used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hehe, thanks both of you! Love to keep things simple and clean ...just love the vinyl "bowl" my sister made for me! Fits so well! Hope to see their new home soon, Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Well, depends...I guess it would if I didn't clean it every two days... That's what I'm trying to get as well...how did you do that? Any pics? http://deadformat.net/topic/27452 I've cut it so its rounded and fits the table much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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