Featured Have you ever shipped old 78 vinyl records that don't have sleeves?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Mill Cove Treasures, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    What is the safest way to pack a vinyl record that doesn't have a sleeve or box? Are we still allowed to ship music by Media Mail? Thank you for any suggestions.
     
  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    between 2 slabs of foam core...
     
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  3. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    Do you put that into a box or an envelope?
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    depends on the value of the record !
    If it was, I'd use a thin sheet of plywood....
     
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Yes with media.
    A well oversized box. 3” or so all sides.
    I’d sandwich it with good, firm bubble wrap then sandwich that with medium soft foam all the way to the box perimeter.
    Snug so it can’t scoot around.
    But not too much pressure.
    Styro pellets or pillow bags above and below.
    Photograph every step.
    Seal it well so it can’t pop open.
    Use regular packing tape then strapping tape.
    Media may be slow and could get handled too much and Priority can’t cost much it’s so light.
     
  6. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    Thank you. :)
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I'd use a harder foam....as old records were heavy thick vinyl ....and tended to be sharp on the rim...
     
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