influence
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POW packaging, by influence on Mar 14, 2007 8:55:31 GMT 1, Recently I've made 3 purchases with POW (my very first 3!) which I have not received yet (hopefully soon!), however I have heard that POW does not tape the lids on the tubes... Is this rumor true? If so, I am kind of scared to see what ends up here on my end (in the US). What are all your experiences like with their packaging? Thanks.
Recently I've made 3 purchases with POW (my very first 3!) which I have not received yet (hopefully soon!), however I have heard that POW does not tape the lids on the tubes... Is this rumor true? If so, I am kind of scared to see what ends up here on my end (in the US). What are all your experiences like with their packaging? Thanks.
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Octopus UK
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POW packaging, by Octopus UK on Mar 14, 2007 9:12:17 GMT 1, I too have recently bought my first three prints from POW and they did come with both ends taped up to stop them opening by accident.
I too have recently bought my first three prints from POW and they did come with both ends taped up to stop them opening by accident.
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biggayal
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POW packaging, by biggayal on Mar 14, 2007 9:32:53 GMT 1, I've brought quite a few prints through POW now ;D and have never had any problems with their condition. The lids have never been secured though, but mine aren't travelling across the Atlantic  ....
I've brought quite a few prints through POW now ;D and have never had any problems with their condition. The lids have never been secured though, but mine aren't travelling across the Atlantic .... |
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dundun
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POW packaging, by dundun on Mar 14, 2007 9:55:36 GMT 1, I'm pretty sure that they will replace your print if it gets damaged in transit.
I'm pretty sure that they will replace your print if it gets damaged in transit.
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Tyler Durden
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POW packaging, by Tyler Durden on Mar 14, 2007 10:08:00 GMT 1, I recently received my first print from POW. It was sent by recorded delivery but neither end was taped up. The print was still in the tube though and it was in good condition so I'm not bothered. If it was travelling across the Atlantic I'm sure they'd part with some tape for good measure though.
I recently received my first print from POW. It was sent by recorded delivery but neither end was taped up. The print was still in the tube though and it was in good condition so I'm not bothered. If it was travelling across the Atlantic I'm sure they'd part with some tape for good measure though.
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goffy
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POW packaging, by goffy on Mar 14, 2007 10:15:26 GMT 1, I once had a Modern Toss which seemed to have been opened by the postman and was creased when I got it. POW changed it and taped up the replacement. When I bought my 3 Micallef in Feb. one of the tubes had no lid on it but the print was there and in excellent condition. Most other places I have bought from tape up the lids on the tubes.
I once had a Modern Toss which seemed to have been opened by the postman and was creased when I got it. POW changed it and taped up the replacement. When I bought my 3 Micallef in Feb. one of the tubes had no lid on it but the print was there and in excellent condition. Most other places I have bought from tape up the lids on the tubes.
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Tyler Durden
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POW packaging, by Tyler Durden on Mar 14, 2007 10:23:24 GMT 1, I think by the looks of them, Black Rat press use reinforced steel in their cardboard tubes!
I think by the looks of them, Black Rat press use reinforced steel in their cardboard tubes!
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azlan
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POW packaging, by azlan on Mar 14, 2007 10:45:00 GMT 1, I heard similar stories about POW's packaging, which sounds too risky for me.
I figure a little tape and a little extra effort is all it takes.
(See pic of how we mailed out the charity prints...)
I heard similar stories about POW's packaging, which sounds too risky for me. I figure a little tape and a little extra effort is all it takes. (See pic of how we mailed out the charity prints...) |
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POW packaging, by absyrd on Mar 14, 2007 11:29:06 GMT 1, I've gotten some with the "Fragile" tape and some with nothing. Every single one thus far has been in tip-top shape.
I've gotten some with the "Fragile" tape and some with nothing. Every single one thus far has been in tip-top shape.
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gbh
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POW packaging, by gbh on Mar 14, 2007 11:40:43 GMT 1, that must have been a fun day at the post office.
BTW Azlan - received my print.
Pukka
that must have been a fun day at the post office.
BTW Azlan - received my print.
Pukka
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Curley
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POW packaging, by Curley on Mar 14, 2007 12:21:49 GMT 1, Nuff said.... 
Nuff said.... |
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gbh
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POW packaging, by gbh on Mar 14, 2007 12:36:09 GMT 1, Yes BRP is the undisputed Bazooka king of tubes, bomb proof.
Mike Snell sent me a blek print one between two pieces of MDF all the way to Australia from the UK, wicked.
Yes BRP is the undisputed Bazooka king of tubes, bomb proof.
Mike Snell sent me a blek print one between two pieces of MDF all the way to Australia from the UK, wicked.
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Run Pig Run
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POW packaging, by Run Pig Run on Mar 14, 2007 17:41:18 GMT 1, i don't care about sellotape on the tubes but i wish they would spell my name right.
i don't care about sellotape on the tubes but i wish they would spell my name right.
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POW packaging, by irf2112 on Mar 14, 2007 18:26:31 GMT 1, i don't care about sellotape on the tubes but i wish they would spell my name right.
What did they put down? "Bombbugger"? 
i don't care about sellotape on the tubes but i wish they would spell my name right. What did they put down? "Bombbugger"? |
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RBK
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POW packaging, by RBK on Mar 14, 2007 19:32:13 GMT 1, BRPs are more enforced than SOSs??? I was contemplating using a can opener for the metal tube SOS uses (no joke!)
And to answer your question byinfluence: I've bought a few prints from POW and they've made it to the US with no issues.
BRPs are more enforced than SOSs??? I was contemplating using a can opener for the metal tube SOS uses (no joke!)
And to answer your question byinfluence: I've bought a few prints from POW and they've made it to the US with no issues.
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POW packaging, by beejoir1 on Mar 14, 2007 20:08:39 GMT 1, You lucky buggers get free print gloves in your SoS orders this month, this paper is nice, very nice, but it could get marked very easily, so have a look in the top of the tube to find them!
www.souledoutstudios.com/SouledOutStudiosHome.html
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POW packaging, by corblimeylimey on Mar 14, 2007 20:14:00 GMT 1, Nice one Beejoir. Did you give me a free print in with No 6?
Nice one Beejoir. Did you give me a free print in with No 6? |
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POW packaging, by irf2112 on Mar 15, 2007 17:43:36 GMT 1, Is it me or has POWs packaging care dropped a little. By this I mean prints used to be covered in the acid free paper with care (entire print covered neatly). Now they seemed to be bunged together with no regard to where the acid free sheet sits (Not covering the print fully). Also, for some reason prints are taking ages to get out of the tubes... Maybe its just me
Is it me or has POWs packaging care dropped a little. By this I mean prints used to be covered in the acid free paper with care (entire print covered neatly). Now they seemed to be bunged together with no regard to where the acid free sheet sits (Not covering the print fully). Also, for some reason prints are taking ages to get out of the tubes... Maybe its just me
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dwight
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POW packaging, by dwight on Mar 20, 2007 2:08:00 GMT 1, I've had terrible luck with shipping altogether. I just got DHL to pay me for a banksy print they destroyed from the UK to US, and on the very same day received a damaged monster print. It never ends for me...fortunately POW takes care of its customers with replacements unlike DHL who seem to try to make it as difficult as possible to collect on damages.
What's funny about the monsters print from POW though is that the tube wasn't damaged at all, but rather it looks like someone took it out, then when replacing it in the tube didn't get it all the way in, but put the lid on anyway, smashing one of the edges....
Wish there was a better way to get prints to the US..
I've had terrible luck with shipping altogether. I just got DHL to pay me for a banksy print they destroyed from the UK to US, and on the very same day received a damaged monster print. It never ends for me...fortunately POW takes care of its customers with replacements unlike DHL who seem to try to make it as difficult as possible to collect on damages.
What's funny about the monsters print from POW though is that the tube wasn't damaged at all, but rather it looks like someone took it out, then when replacing it in the tube didn't get it all the way in, but put the lid on anyway, smashing one of the edges....
Wish there was a better way to get prints to the US..
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gent รacardi on Mar 20, 2007 5:35:40 GMT 1, I've had terrible luck with shipping altogether. I just got DHL to pay me for a banksy print they destroyed from the UK to US, and on the very same day received a damaged monster print. It never ends for me...fortunately POW takes care of its customers with replacements unlike DHL who seem to try to make it as difficult as possible to collect on damages. What's funny about the monsters print from POW though is that the tube wasn't damaged at all, but rather it looks like someone took it out, then when replacing it in the tube didn't get it all the way in, but put the lid on anyway, smashing one of the edges.... Wish there was a better way to get prints to the US..
That's mighty unfortunate. I've purchased quite a few prints from POW (to Los Angeles), the tubes have always been left unsealed at the ends, but I've had no prints damaged thus far, which I've always thought was quite miraculous. I've been lucky, I guess.
Just wondering: Do you have a postman with a bad attitude? The reason I ask is because I've previously had a bad experience with a particularly nosy postman who would basically open unsealed packages to see what was inside. A few neighbors and I got together, caught him in the act one day, and reported his arse. He got fired, and we got a much nicer, more respectful postman and haven't had any damaged packages ever since. Perhaps your postman is shady like that too?
I've had terrible luck with shipping altogether. I just got DHL to pay me for a banksy print they destroyed from the UK to US, and on the very same day received a damaged monster print. It never ends for me...fortunately POW takes care of its customers with replacements unlike DHL who seem to try to make it as difficult as possible to collect on damages. What's funny about the monsters print from POW though is that the tube wasn't damaged at all, but rather it looks like someone took it out, then when replacing it in the tube didn't get it all the way in, but put the lid on anyway, smashing one of the edges.... Wish there was a better way to get prints to the US.. That's mighty unfortunate. I've purchased quite a few prints from POW (to Los Angeles), the tubes have always been left unsealed at the ends, but I've had no prints damaged thus far, which I've always thought was quite miraculous. I've been lucky, I guess. Just wondering: Do you have a postman with a bad attitude? The reason I ask is because I've previously had a bad experience with a particularly nosy postman who would basically open unsealed packages to see what was inside. A few neighbors and I got together, caught him in the act one day, and reported his arse. He got fired, and we got a much nicer, more respectful postman and haven't had any damaged packages ever since. Perhaps your postman is shady like that too? |
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POW packaging, by Ripper1331 on Mar 20, 2007 5:52:26 GMT 1, My signed Napalm arrived with no lids on either end. Print was fine but I had never seen a print shipped like that.
Other prints I've ordered from them had not had tape on them but the ends stayed on.
Good luck!
Recently I've made 3 purchases with POW (my very first 3!) which I have not received yet (hopefully soon!), however I have heard that POW does not tape the lids on the tubes... Is this rumor true? If so, I am kind of scared to see what ends up here on my end (in the US). What are all your experiences like with their packaging? Thanks.
My signed Napalm arrived with no lids on either end. Print was fine but I had never seen a print shipped like that. Other prints I've ordered from them had not had tape on them but the ends stayed on. Good luck! Recently I've made 3 purchases with POW (my very first 3!) which I have not received yet (hopefully soon!), however I have heard that POW does not tape the lids on the tubes... Is this rumor true? If so, I am kind of scared to see what ends up here on my end (in the US). What are all your experiences like with their packaging? Thanks. |
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dwight
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POW packaging, by dwight on Mar 21, 2007 3:15:53 GMT 1, No, it's not my postman. I get my mail at a UPS rented box so they sign for my packages letters, usps, etc... They are actually really nice and are particularly careful to not be nosy and to treat packages with care...
I wonder if it wasn't customs or even pow just putting the lid on without seeing the edge was still hanging out a little....
No, it's not my postman. I get my mail at a UPS rented box so they sign for my packages letters, usps, etc... They are actually really nice and are particularly careful to not be nosy and to treat packages with care...
I wonder if it wasn't customs or even pow just putting the lid on without seeing the edge was still hanging out a little....
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Run Pig Run
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POW packaging, by Run Pig Run on Mar 21, 2007 18:48:58 GMT 1, its organised gangs working for royal mail - they see a POW tube, nick it and replace it with a fake print.
its organised gangs working for royal mail - they see a POW tube, nick it and replace it with a fake print.
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dwight
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POW packaging, by dwight on Mar 22, 2007 17:22:27 GMT 1, Right on Bombhugger, that's been my theory all along...
Right on Bombhugger, that's been my theory all along...
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POW packaging, by irf2112 on Mar 30, 2007 9:56:04 GMT 1, i think POW are reading this thread... Got a Faile Mermaid I've been waiting for and it was packed with a bit of 'loving'.... Well done POW...
i think POW are reading this thread... Got a Faile Mermaid I've been waiting for and it was packed with a bit of 'loving'.... Well done POW...
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POW packaging, by buddings on Mar 30, 2007 17:50:23 GMT 1, i ordered a print 2 days ago and it arrived today!!! wow, in the past its taken weeks
i ordered a print 2 days ago and it arrived today!!! wow, in the past its taken weeks
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dwight
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POW packaging, by dwight on Mar 30, 2007 17:54:42 GMT 1, Has anyone heard of Dave Kinsey? I buy his prints here in the US and he does an awesome job with shipping them. I wish I knew how to do the picture function, but I will try to describe how he shipped my most recent print.
He takes the print wraps it in paper rolled up and puts it inside a tube. Then he puts foam around each end of the tube. Then he puts that in a tube that is about 2 inches larger. It fits snuggly inside the larger tube. Excellent packaging and I think it also keeps nosy mail people from taking it out just to look..
Has anyone heard of Dave Kinsey? I buy his prints here in the US and he does an awesome job with shipping them. I wish I knew how to do the picture function, but I will try to describe how he shipped my most recent print.
He takes the print wraps it in paper rolled up and puts it inside a tube. Then he puts foam around each end of the tube. Then he puts that in a tube that is about 2 inches larger. It fits snuggly inside the larger tube. Excellent packaging and I think it also keeps nosy mail people from taking it out just to look..
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POW packaging, by whoever on Mar 30, 2007 18:55:57 GMT 1,
Yes Kinsey packs well, mine arrived in the same type of packaging.
Yes Kinsey packs well, mine arrived in the same type of packaging.
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POW packaging, by irf2112 on Mar 30, 2007 20:41:10 GMT 1, Just a shame nothing of Kinsey has recently caught my eye. I think his early stuff was better.
Just a shame nothing of Kinsey has recently caught my eye. I think his early stuff was better.
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Its never happened to me, but I can imagine prints being damaged by getting stuck to the tape 
