Lousyreeds - It is primarily - but not exclusively - a question of aesthetics. Condition of the cover does affect the value of the record. And an in-tact cover will afford greater protection for the LP inside: a cover with a long split along the bottom, for example, increases the risk of the LP accidently slipping out and getting damaged in the process.
another vinyl shipping question
I know this has been asked before, but I can't find it in the archives.
I need to send about 100 records. I will pack them well, likely double boxed. My question is this: many people like to take the record and inner sleeve out of the cardboard and place them between the cardboard and an outer sleeve. Why? The people at amusicdirect told me that folks do this 'to avoid smushing the records.' Huh? I don't see how taking them out of the cardboard makes things any safer. Could someone explain this to me? Any other tricks for packing would also be appreciated.
Many thanks.
I need to send about 100 records. I will pack them well, likely double boxed. My question is this: many people like to take the record and inner sleeve out of the cardboard and place them between the cardboard and an outer sleeve. Why? The people at amusicdirect told me that folks do this 'to avoid smushing the records.' Huh? I don't see how taking them out of the cardboard makes things any safer. Could someone explain this to me? Any other tricks for packing would also be appreciated.
Many thanks.
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