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David Smaylen
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/07/2012 : 08:49:19
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| I have a pair of 14" hi-hats and a 20" ride that I want to shift on E-bay, but how do I pack them to avoid damage in transit? The 14" hats shouldn't be too much of a problem (box + plenty of bubble wrap) but what do I do about a large-ish heavy-ish ride? It has a soft case that I will sell with it, but that wouldnt provide much protection. I don't want to be the next person trying to sell an inverted cymbal (there seem to be a few at the moment!) |
www.thecohenbrothers.co.uk
Tama Starclassic
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luke3030
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
12848 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 08:50:30
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| Very easily - bubblewrap and a large box. Posted loads without issues. |
WANTED: ANY GRETSCH RENOWN DRUMS/KITS IN SILVER OYSTER PEARL. |
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Captain Bubble
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
14597 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 09:15:54
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| A length of that foam water pipe insulation around the edge of the cymbal is good too! |
Marcus de Mowbray
www.330studios.co.uk/marcus |
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David Smaylen
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
722 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 09:25:21
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| Thanks for that. Where might I find a box measuring, say 22" x 4"? The price of posting seems to be a combination of weight and sixe. |
www.thecohenbrothers.co.uk
Tama Starclassic
Zildjian A Customs |
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Bewdy
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United Kingdom
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David Smaylen
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
722 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 09:57:46
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| Bewdy - if only it was that simple! I have recently bought a new kit, the deal beaing (with She That Must Be Obeyed) that I clear out a load of my old gear which is, apparently, "cluttering the place up"! Amazing what you can find in a loft when you put your mind to it! |
www.thecohenbrothers.co.uk
Tama Starclassic
Zildjian A Customs |
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shakeyjakey
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 10:08:57
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| If you can't find box of the right dimensions, find some very large pieces of cardboard of the wrong dimensions and make your own. I've done it plnty of times before and never had any problems. Just don't forget the bubblewrap! |
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beezerk
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/07/2012 : 10:18:35
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Originally posted by Captain Bubble
A length of that foam water pipe insulation around the edge of the cymbal is good too!
I use a similar idea with air hose from the factories I work in.
Another one I do is to get 4 pieces of cardboard about 200mm square (cut from old boxes), fold it over a couple of times until it's an oblong.
After an initial layer of bubble-wrap I stick the cardboard onto the cymbal edges so they are kinda north, east, south and west, it turns the cymbal into a more square shape which is easier to work with. I then wrap further with bubble-wrap and put in a box or make a box for it.
The edges are completely protected and I've never had any comebacks with shipping. |
http://photobucket.com/albums/c41/beezerkdrums/
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martydrums
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
6135 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 10:26:24
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^ +1 for the squareafying technique. That is exactly how I have posted cymbals before with zero damage.
And stating the obvious here, you must use a delivery service that can be tracked/PODed |
Official Sugar Daddy of the forum's Sonor Delite appreciation society, as nominated by Jamoca - Honorary President Paul Brook
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Captain Bubble
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
14597 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 10:54:36
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| ^ It's fine, AND you can make octagonal "edge boxes" for Rocktagon cymbals! |
Marcus de Mowbray
www.330studios.co.uk/marcus |
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ian-40
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/07/2012 : 11:06:32
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| an old head, the cymbals fit perfectly, whilst protecting the edges... then wrap in cardboard |
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Scotty
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
555 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2012 : 12:10:47
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| Won't help you with the big ride, but pizza delivery boxes are great for posting smaller cymbals. |
Scotty
60s Ludwig in Blue Sparkle, dw in Ebony Satin Oil, and hugely old Ajax in (I'm told) Ivory paint. |
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