[78-L] Shipping 78's

[Mark Hendrix 78L]

Hello, Pete:

For instructions on proper packing, see:

http://www.claxtonola.com/shipping78s/index.html

For packing supplies, one popular vendor is:

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/

--Mark Hendrix

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com]On Behalf Of Pete
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 3:52 PM
> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
> Subject: Re: [78-L] Shipping 78's
> 
> 
> Hi, I've just recently gotten into collecting, and trading 
> records, esp. the older 78's. I'm not sure how many people do 
> this, but I love trying to collect as many different labels as 
> possible. There are so many colors, and it's amazing how vibrant 
> some of them still look after 70 or 80 years. Anyhow, I noticed 
> in one of the threads a discussion about proper shipping. Lets 
> assume I'm a complete novice (which I am ). Could someone kind of 
> walk me through exactly what's needed and how to pack it. For 
> example, if I were to go to the store today, or online, exactly 
> what supplies should I order, and what is the safest way to ship 
> single 78's and multiples? I did notice a lot of the issues from 
> the 40's and 50's are really fragile and it doesn't take much for 
> them to break or crack or sometimes even crumble in your hands 
> lol. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I want to 
> do this right from the gate. Thanks again. 
> 
> 
>                                                         Regards,
> 
> 
>                                                                   Pete
> 
> PS If you've got your own business, go on and promote the heck 
> out of it, I'm listening. 
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