How would you pack & ship two posters?

[elbosco]

I've recently sold two matted posters and have come across a quandry - I'm not sure how to pack them for safe shipment.

Both posters have their own cardboard 'containers' but I'm not sure how they would hold up on a cargo flight or delivery truck.

Has anyone here ever shipped some art before? Any pointers?

 

[compnovice]

Plastic Poster tubes....

 

[FrustratedUser]

Rolled up in a cardboard tube (thick). Works fine.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: compnovice
Plastic Poster tubes....

 

[ElFenix]

if they're matted i assume you can't just roll them up

 

[Spike]

You can pack them like a mirror. Bascially flatten a large cardboard box and place them inbetween two or more "sheets" of cardboard, liberally tape up the edges. I see posters come through our (UPS) air sort all the time and are all intact. I have seen a few crushed poster tubes but those were really thin cardboard (not a smart idea to use such crappy material).

Also, if you are willing to pay the fee you can go into any UPS Store or Kinkos and have the UPS or FedEx guys pack it for you as they should be able to figure out the best way. Just watch out because they tend to charge a fair bit.

-spike

 

[Injury]

He said "matted" you geniouses.

Matted means put on a stiff board.

It's a pain in the ass, but it's not too hard to do this.

The cardboard containers may be enough, but pick up some more cardboard and make it thicker. Make sure it covers all sides. Thicken it up and it will survive.

The pain in the ass part is making the cardboard not fall apart when you make it thicker. I recommend glue (NOT elmers.) for doing this, then taping it as well. Make a case for the case and you're good to go.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Spike
You can pack them like a mirror. Bascially flatten a large cardboard box and place them inbetween two or more "sheets" of cardboard, liberally tape up the edges.

Don't just tape the edges. If anything, put a couple inches of cardboard as another layer in between. If someone sets it on edge, it will damage the poster, not just the packaging.

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: Spike
You can pack them like a mirror. Bascially flatten a large cardboard box and place them inbetween two or more "sheets" of cardboard, liberally tape up the edges.

Don't just tape the edges. If anything, put a couple inches of cardboard as another layer in between. If someone sets it on edge, it will damage the poster, not just the packaging.

I'm not sure you understand what I mean. Two large flat boxes on either side of the posters with tape around the edge holding the two boxes together. With the cardboard overlap on each side you seal the two together and that way no damage can hurt the ends.

-spike

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Spike

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: Spike
You can pack them like a mirror. Bascially flatten a large cardboard box and place them inbetween two or more "sheets" of cardboard, liberally tape up the edges.

Don't just tape the edges. If anything, put a couple inches of cardboard as another layer in between. If someone sets it on edge, it will damage the poster, not just the packaging.

I'm not sure you understand what I mean. Two large flat boxes on either side of the posters with tape around the edge holding the two boxes together. With the cardboard overlap on each side you seal the two together and that way no damage can hurt the ends.

-spike

Even still, if they aren't tight and can slide around, then WILL slide around and smash up the edges.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Rolled up in a cardboard tube (thick). Works fine.

Note: thick.

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Rolled up in a cardboard tube (thick). Works fine.

Note: thick.

haha JUST LET KINKOS DO IT!!!

 

[Kelemvor]

Yep, use the standard carboard tubes but get some rated for shipping. They are thicker and harder to dent/rip.