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moving records? part 290889

akoako https://soundcloud.com/a-ko 3,413 Posts
edited January 2006 in Strut Central
ok. i need to move my entire collection (maybe 1500-2000) before the end of the week...its only about 120 miles but i dont wanna have to pay much and just use our truck. what is the SAFEST way to do it? ive moved them across town before just having them sitting in the back of the truck (risky but ehh), but when the weather is kinda questionable and its a long trip i feel i should probably take some extra caution.boxes? what? by the way, ive already started moving. so FINALLY i can say for sure that i WILL have high-speed internet by the end of the week at the very latest. FINALLY.

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  • sabadabadasabadabada 5,966 Posts
    i found that liquor boxes or cardboard wine bottle boxes are goood. You can pack them tight, they don't weigh too much and there is little or no room for shifting around.
  • hcrinkhcrink 8,729 Posts
    u-haul "small box" - maybe some plastic bags over them.
  • akoako https://soundcloud.com/a-ko 3,413 Posts
    perfect, problem is if i go dumpster diving for some boxes, theyre gonna be all wet (it rained the other night)..know any good indoor places to get free boxes?
  • BamboucheBambouche 1,484 Posts
    Metro boxes:

    http://www.metroboxes.com/moving_boxes/mb.html

    Free overnight delivery.
    Get the 16L x13W x 13H boxes.
    They hold about 100 records each.


    Stack them 2 (no more than 3) high.
    When you put them in the truck, put a tarp down first.
    (This prevents moisture from leaking in from below)
    Cover the top with a tarp as well, for added safety.

    Drive slow. No quick left-to-right action.
    Stack them neatly in the truck.
    So half of one box isn't sitting in the middle of another.
    (This prevents dinged corners)

    Check on them when you get gas.
    Just look in, say hi. Make sure shit's cool.

    Drive slow.
    Enjoy the ride.
    Look at trees.
    Lift with your knees.
  • nrichnrich 932 Posts
    u-haul "small box" - maybe some plastic bags over them.

    Go to u-haul and get these boxes. Perfect for 125 or so LP's. Totally worth it. Easier to transport, safer.
  • akoako https://soundcloud.com/a-ko 3,413 Posts
    thank you!
  • gloomgloom 2,765 Posts


    Drive slow.



    Drive slow.



    Drive slow.

  • mylatencymylatency 10,475 Posts


    Drive slow.



    You never know, hommie



  • mylatencymylatency 10,475 Posts
    where ya headed?
  • akoako https://soundcloud.com/a-ko 3,413 Posts
    where ya headed?

    Iowa City. 95% of my friends, thousands of cute girls, and its a college town...so i actually find things i want at the music shops.
  • ShingalingShingaling 877 Posts
    I just got done moving yesterday.
    I used...

    You can stack them and they hold about 150 LPs. Great for using at the house also. You can pick them up at Wal-Mart for $5-$7 each.
  • akoako https://soundcloud.com/a-ko 3,413 Posts
    ah nice, ill have to check those out.

    thanks
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