How do you ship blu-rays ? :ohnoes:

[rajeevalone]

I am moving from atlanta to detroit..


I am not sure how to ship my collection..

any suggestions??

Its a 700 mile drive


Is USPS the cheaper or do we have anything better..

I should have around 400 blurays..

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by rajeevalone

I am moving from atlanta to detroit..


I am not sure how to ship my collection..

any suggestions??

Its a 700 mile drive


Is USPS the cheaper or do we have anything better..

I should have around 400 blurays..

I'd move it myself. If I ever move I am taking all of my media and putting it in boxes and putting it on one of my vehicles. I would never put them in the moving van though.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Ya. I'd bring my Home theatre electronics and Blu-rays in the same vehicle as myself. Then again, I'd be renting a small cube van if I were moving anyhow, so I'd have lots of room for anything that I would want to keep a close eye on.

[Corner Camping Noob]

Originally Posted by rajeevalone

I am moving from atlanta to detroit..


I am not sure how to ship my collection..

any suggestions??

Its a 700 mile drive


Is USPS the cheaper or do we have anything better..

I should have around 400 blurays..

400 blu rays should fill up one or two large boxes i think. just pad it well and put it in your u-haul if thats what you are using? i probably wouldnt use USPS to ship it.

[RiFiFi1955]

Just keep them all on your lap...Don't let those suckers out of your site

[K1NG J0RDAN]

This worries me in a couple of years when I move to Los Angeles to get my bachelors degree. Driving from Kentucky to LA doesn't exactly sound fun... but I gotta get my car there.

Definitely try and take it all yourself, because I don't trust the mail. Especially with it being your entire collection.

[cicada88]

custom made metal briefcase and lock

handcuffed to you of course

these things are extremely valuable in irreplaceable, absolutely no chances should be taken

I personally would also seal every release that has a cardboard slip cover in a cushioned, hermetically sealed medical grade plastic too. That might be a little overboard for someone not as serious about film as myself.

[PenguinMaster]

How are you shipping the rest of your possessions? Why can't you ship your Blu-ray collection the same way?

[erlinmeyer]

Originally Posted by cicada88

custom made metal briefcase and lock

handcuffed to you of course

these things are extremely valuable in irreplaceable, absolutely no chances should be taken

I personally would also seal every release that has a cardboard slip cover in a cushioned, hermetically sealed medical grade plastic too. That might be a little overboard for someone not as serious about film as myself.

When you have only 13, it makes it easier to use your method

[rajeevalone]

Originally Posted by erlinmeyer

When you have only 13, it makes it easier to use your method

Good one

[rajeevalone]

I am driving my camaro .. That's the worst part

[UncleBuckWild]

Well you get it insured and mark the shipment as 'FRAGILE, handle with care or else i'll break your bones'... that should work out fine in most cases.

[reason108]

Originally Posted by rajeevalone

I am moving from atlanta to detroit..


I am not sure how to ship my collection..

any suggestions??

Its a 700 mile drive


Is USPS the cheaper or do we have anything better..

I should have around 400 blurays..

Very carefully.


I take one of those plastic crates that you can find at any Wal Mart, etc. Then, I take those plastic bubbles (air bubbles) and layer that on the bottom. Then, I lay down some movies. Can put layers of bubble on top of each row and sides. There is the thick stuff and the thin stuff. I use the fat air bubbles for top and bottom and the thin stuff for layers. If it is something more delicate, then i wrap that individual item in an air bubble. You can get that stuff pretty cheap if you do not already have some. Then, put a layer on top and sometimes tape the box so the lid does not accidentally come off. Of course this takes up some room but it does allow the discs to be transported safely.

[MifuneFan]

Clearly you're moving to Atlanta from Detroit and you just typed it backwards. No one moves to Detroit.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Originally Posted by rajeevalone

I am moving from atlanta to detroit.

Are you crazy?
If not, why Detroit?

[tommynorcal]

Take Him To Detroit - YouTube

[tommynorcal]

I once moved from CA to Philly and eventually back. Shipped all my DVDs (at the time before blu) in large moving boxes with clothing lining the bottom and sides media mail. I had no issues, but was most likely very lucky.

If you have the patience, it helps to fold up some paper and put them in the cases to keep the discs from getting loose. Id take anything steelbook or boxset with you in the car.

[rajeevalone]

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Are you crazy?
If not, why Detroit?

I am contracting and I got a job there

[bigdaddyhorse]

Originally Posted by rajeevalone

I am contracting and I got a job there

They got jobs in Detroit now?

Sorry, I just have to bust a little bit. I love Detroit and hopefully this a sign it's on the rebound. Since my girlfriend is from Atlanta and now lives here, here's a few pointers she found out (She had never been up North and all are things she mentioned to me, usually not joking):

The swiggly line button in your car does do something, and it's essential to have living here in the winter time.

Snow is not a special effect on movies and TV.

Coats are for more than fashion.