Use three pieces of cardboard (or 4) and make sure corrugations are crossed to add immeasurably to strength. Cross tape the package tightly so that the 3-4 pieces of cardboard basicaly become a block.
On the inside, bag the item/s, tape bag to board so they don't shift around in transit, leaving a 1-1.5 inch gutter all round so the buyer has some "opening space". Around 38 years ago, I received a parcel from Stanley Kubrick's office of some stills signed by the director, and they were packed just liked this. I called up my contact at Hawk Films to pass on thanks Mr K. and commented about the precise way the stills were packed. She told me that Stanley packed all the parcels, including mine, as he didn't trust anyone else to do it. I've been packing flats the same way ever since. Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Auras To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 4:59 AM Subject: [MOPO] OT: Cardboard advice from the pros here.... 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.
