How To Package Records For Safe Shipping

Shows proper use of standard LP mailers and mailer pads.

[@boxing76ful]

One of the shortest videos, to the point , thanks for the training, love the video ,thanks for the info!

[@kitsynthpunk]

I'd probably reshoot this, remembering to put the sleeve back into the poly bag this time, so that you didn't give the impression that it was perfectly OK to use cellophane tape to secure the pads. You can do that if the record is in a poly bag, but definitely do not do that if it's not in a bag.

[@ScootSarb]

Great video, thank you. I have 7 boxes full of old records that my nan left when she passed away. Now I need to find someone who sells these & do my research on what the actual records are worth. Cheers!

[@barbwirebats]

Good job, i would also note to mark the package "FRAGILE" front and back, as many records i'm receiving now (damaged) never even took the time to mark the package fragile. I also write "DO NOT BEND" on the front and back with lines drawn from that word to each of the corners....overkill but no one has complained about any records i have ever shipped.

[@eviltoastman]

No. Before cello taping the stiffeners around the LP, you should either put the LP in a PVC sleeve to protect it from the cello tape, or wrap the LP with paper and tape closed so that the LP and the sleeve DO NOT come in to contact with the tape. The rest is fine.

[@Dexcab]

I've found it's actually better to totally separate the sleeve and vinyl with a piece of cardboard in-between them, to completely avoid the possibility of ringwear.

[@250Pants]

...or instead of cardboard you can use a foam sheet like the one Staples sells to pack/protect dishes

[@erikmyers5347]

i would never tape the stiffeners together, unless the jacket was completely sleeved....you run the risk of the tape sticking to the seam of the jacket and causing damage....even if it is sleeved, there's always one open side (unless you have resealable sleeves)

[@Sean-lv6fx]

Yep I thought this as well, some loose bubble wrap is better.

[@normalizenatalie]

thank you king

[@leon9021]

Great video!

[@Panzerdeath]

Thank you sir

[@Vamos1969]

How would you ship your records if you only had a paper generic sleeve and no outer sleeve? Thanks.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Don't use envelopes, they are the worst. Just buy a box for the vinyl.

[@Vamos1969]

@@TheStepmonkey I finally bought some cardboard mailers, bubble wrap and the cardboard sheets for reinforcement. Everyone of the buyers commented that the packaging was really good. I remember buying records years ago where the records were stuffed into those cardboard envelopes. Not good.

[@discosbiritaseafins9506]

Where did you get these cardboxes with the 4 different spaces? Thanks for your vid!

[@sleevecity4827]

We have them manufactured locally

[@videofan3517]

0:37 that 'seams' right enough