Hi Rick, When I was shipping lobby cards and smaller items, I would sandwich them between three pieces of cardboard and then put that in a manilla envelope. I never had anything bent. I used 200 lb test cardbaord as I do now for my frame's shipping boxes. Two pieces of cardboard, however, is not adequate for shipping and that third or even fourth piece gives it the extra rigidity it needs. So, that's the scoop.....ps. for all collectors out there.........don't store your items in cardboard packaging or tubes for any length of time. Cardboard is loaded with acid and that is what causes brittlization and yellowing over time. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:59:05 -0700 From: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] OT: Cardboard advice from the pros here.... To: [email protected] This inquiry goes out to any of the pros here who ship flat items such as stills or lobby cards. I am wanting to keep the package light but strong (and I should mention... as inexpensive as possible). What strength cardboard are you using? I see sheets of 200 pound strength cardboard available but is it strong enough. The sheets I always see are corrugated but are sheets of solid (similar to postal boxes) available and if so, do you know where? Any advice posted publically or privately is greatly appreciated. Rick www.ilovefilms.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
