Transporting a used television. - Blu-ray Forum

Visionist · 12-27-2012, 08:35 PM

I've heard transporting an un-boxed flat panel of considerable size (60") is advisable only in the upright position, not lain down flat, as the excessive flex forces can cause the glass to crack.

This true?

Alan Brown · 12-28-2012, 06:11 PM

Yes, it's a genuine risk.

Visionist · 12-28-2012, 11:26 PM

Is it severe? Would extensive padding & cautious driving mitigate the risk?

Laying the display on its back?

Or is it really not worth the danger...

Alan Brown · 12-29-2012, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visionist

Is it severe? Would extensive padding & cautious driving mitigate the risk?

Laying the display on its back?

Or is it really not worth the danger...

You get to determine the "worth" of the risk. Good luck!

Visionist · 12-29-2012, 10:12 AM

Visionist · 12-29-2012, 10:15 AM

Edit button doesn't work...

What about a securely boxed example?

Visionist · 01-07-2013, 04:39 PM

Oh the irony. I decided to buy a TX55-VT30 instead as it comes with shipping.

Shipping from a bunch of mouthbreaking assclowns who dumped the box in the truck like a sack of potatoes, then dumped more stuff on top of it.

Result: shattered screen.

I bet It wouldn't have happened if I was transporting it in my car.

12-27-2012, 08:35 PM	#1
Visionist Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:170	Transporting a used television. I've heard transporting an un-boxed flat panel of considerable size (60") is advisable only in the upright position, not lain down flat, as the excessive flex forces can cause the glass to crack. This true? Faster than a bullet from a gun. Closer to Heaven than to Earth.

12-28-2012, 11:26 PM	#3
Visionist Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:170	Is it severe? Would extensive padding & cautious driving mitigate the risk? Laying the display on its back? Or is it really not worth the danger... Faster than a bullet from a gun. Closer to Heaven than to Earth.

12-29-2012, 10:12 AM	#5
Visionist Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:170	Faster than a bullet from a gun. Closer to Heaven than to Earth.

12-29-2012, 10:15 AM	#6
Visionist Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:170	Edit button doesn't work... What about a securely boxed example? Faster than a bullet from a gun. Closer to Heaven than to Earth.

01-07-2013, 04:39 PM	#7
Visionist Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:170	Oh the irony. I decided to buy a TX55-VT30 instead as it comes with shipping. Shipping from a bunch of mouthbreaking assclowns who dumped the box in the truck like a sack of potatoes, then dumped more stuff on top of it. Result: shattered screen. I bet It wouldn't have happened if I was transporting it in my car. Faster than a bullet from a gun. Closer to Heaven than to Earth.

12-28-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
Alan Brown Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:1	Yes, it's a genuine risk.

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