sending records in the post?
#1
sending records in the post?
Ive just sold some beatles records for my dad on ebay, they sold for quite a lot of money, however after just packaging them up and arranging a courier, im starting to lose confidence that they will arrive safely, I mean they have lasted 40 odd years upto now in mint condition, it would be a real shame for them to be thrown onto a van and smashed into a thousand pieces.
are there any specialist couriers who will be 100% careful and deal with the parcel with the respect it needs from collection to delivery?
Cheers in advance.
James
are there any specialist couriers who will be 100% careful and deal with the parcel with the respect it needs from collection to delivery?
Cheers in advance.
James
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More than a shame, Jamo. Like smashing bowls from King Tut's tomb. I really don't know about this one, most couriers seem to be inept, and you need to have as few drop-offs as possible really. That rules the big compaines out. Have you contemplated delivering them? Speak to the buyer and come to an agreement, these things are a part of popular music history after all.
#4
yes Ive just emailed asking him if he would meet me half way, in fact I have said that im going to cancel the transaction and risk a negative if he wont. as I also could not think of other options, but thought I would just ask the fountain of knowledge first...
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They are vinyl, so unlikely to BREAK as such.
Just make sure that they are well packaged to avoid sharp objects penetrating, and that the cover corners won't be damaged and take it from there.
If you mark the parcel "Fragile, old records" most delivery drivers will take the utmost care.
Just make sure that they are well packaged to avoid sharp objects penetrating, and that the cover corners won't be damaged and take it from there.
If you mark the parcel "Fragile, old records" most delivery drivers will take the utmost care.
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They are vinyl, so unlikely to BREAK as such.
Just make sure that they are well packaged to avoid sharp objects penetrating, and that the cover corners won't be damaged and take it from there.
If you mark the parcel "Fragile, old records" most delivery drivers will take the utmost care.
Just make sure that they are well packaged to avoid sharp objects penetrating, and that the cover corners won't be damaged and take it from there.
If you mark the parcel "Fragile, old records" most delivery drivers will take the utmost care.
#9
they are in a beatles wooden box, and ive wrapped the box in bubble wrap. I just feel really un easy aboiut it to be honest and its a LOT of moneys worth, I cant highlight that enough, I do expect it to be a dealer that has bought them as there are some really rare records that are in mint condition (like as if they have just been made).
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they are in a beatles wooden box, and ive wrapped the box in bubble wrap. I just feel really un easy aboiut it to be honest and its a LOT of moneys worth, I cant highlight that enough, I do expect it to be a dealer that has bought them as there are some really rare records that are in mint condition (like as if they have just been made).
#11
they were my grandads, hold no sentiment to me, and none of them have ever been played, think my dad wasnt sure if to sell them or not but even he said he was surprised what they went for. EBAY FEES THOUGH WOW!!! easiest £100 they ever made only on for about 20 minutes!
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Send me a list if you want to know if he got a bargain or not, Lol.
Seriously though mate i`ve been collecting/trading in vinyl for nearly 20 years now since i was about 17/18 years old, There are so many different pressing of beatles LP`s but if you put a box of 50`s/60`s/70`s records in front of me regardless of who they are and with the odd exception i can tell you what they are worth, From my experience most dealers will only pay 50% of the value and Ebay is the only place to sell them for the good money, The market depending on the artist and the Beatles are THE most collected artist can get very fierce at times, I sold a Hendrix LP last for over £500 when its only really worth half of that but hey if someone wants it they will pay what they want for it, Its all good
Seriously though mate i`ve been collecting/trading in vinyl for nearly 20 years now since i was about 17/18 years old, There are so many different pressing of beatles LP`s but if you put a box of 50`s/60`s/70`s records in front of me regardless of who they are and with the odd exception i can tell you what they are worth, From my experience most dealers will only pay 50% of the value and Ebay is the only place to sell them for the good money, The market depending on the artist and the Beatles are THE most collected artist can get very fierce at times, I sold a Hendrix LP last for over £500 when its only really worth half of that but hey if someone wants it they will pay what they want for it, Its all good
Last edited by The Pink Ninja; 09 February 2012 at 07:13 PM.
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No worries mate, Like i said i have them already but always on the look out for better, lol, could have given you the full spec on what they were before you sold them though, As long as you made some £ and are happy thats all that matters, Without a doubt Ebay was the best place to sell them
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Considering one of the best multi-channel audio formats is designed in Norn Iron, I'd say we're pretty much past vinyl and its current trendiness.
No point spouting rubbish like vinyl is better than digital.
No point spouting rubbish like vinyl is better than digital.
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