How to ship your media collection securely
You've scanned your entire collection, accepted your quote, and now it's time to ship. But wait! Optical media cases are notoriously fragile. A heavy box of CDs shifting during transit will result in cracked jewel cases, broken hinges, and snapped hubs. If your items arrive damaged, your payout will be adjusted. Proper packing is absolutely critical.
The Golden Rule: No Wiggle Room
The number one cause of damage is momentum. If the box is shaken and the items inside can move, they will smash into each other. Your box must be packed tight enough that there is zero movement inside.
Packing Best Practices
- Choose the Right Box: Do not use massive moving boxes. Media is incredibly heavy. A huge box will exceed weight limits, break open from the bottom, or be dropped by weary postal workers. Use small to medium, sturdy, double-walled boxes.
- The Spine Orientation: Pack DVDs and CDs so they are resting on their spines, just like books on a shelf. Laying them flat creates a massive stack where the bottom cases will crack under the weight of the ones above them during transit shocks.
- Void Fill is Essential: Use crushed kraft paper or bubble wrap to fill any gaps around the edges and top of the box. Do NOT use packing peanuts—they compress and shift during shipping, causing the very wiggle room you are trying to avoid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What kind of tape should I use?
Only use heavy-duty packing tape (at least 2 inches wide). Masking tape, scotch tape, and duct tape do not adhere properly to cardboard and will peel off during transit.
How heavy is too heavy?
Keep boxes under 35 lbs. If you have 100 DVDs, it's safer and easier to split them into two medium boxes rather than one giant, heavy box.
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