Re: [ARSCLIST] Protecting LPs thru the mail

[Tom Fine <tflists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Brandon:

Those Bags mailers probably have some recycled content and, in my experience, can be used at least 
two times, more if you've not been thru the wringer one way. Then, when they're finished, they are 
easily recycled.

- Tom Fine

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brandon Burke" <brburke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Protecting LPs thru the mail


> All,
>
> It's worth mentioning that my suggestion of a reusable housing presumes
> that it's feasible to create one. I feel strongly about paper being a wasteful
> option for this purpose but, at the end of the day, your standard issue Bags
> Unlimited-type mailer (coupled with inserts, as necessary) is a perfectly
> reasonable option.
>
> Examples:
> http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/detail.asp?cat=2&subcat=15&product_id=mlp6
> http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=18
>
> A couple big [FRAGILE] and [DO NOT BEND] markings will help as well.
>
> When i had more time, i sold LPs on ebay regularly and this was my method
> of shipping records. Then again, i never expected to use boxes more than once..
>
> happy friday,
> Brandon
>
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> Stanford University
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