rjf76
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by rjf76 on Apr 5, 2016 13:03:40 GMT 1, I was first though...you both just reworded my literary masterpiece 
I was first though...you both just reworded my literary masterpiece |
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poofly
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by poofly on Apr 5, 2016 13:14:25 GMT 1, Thanks guys.
Yeah I'm sure we can come to some arrangement, just a bit annoyed at myself for fucking it up so badly.
Thanks guys.
Yeah I'm sure we can come to some arrangement, just a bit annoyed at myself for fucking it up so badly.
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rjf76
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by rjf76 on Apr 5, 2016 13:50:04 GMT 1, Easily done using 'sell similar'.....I have although not to that scale ha ha. Hope you get sorted..
Easily done using 'sell similar'.....I have although not to that scale ha ha. Hope you get sorted..
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Steph Rat Catcher on Apr 5, 2016 14:03:24 GMT 1, What was it anyway?
What was it anyway?
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Nick
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Nick on Apr 5, 2016 14:41:43 GMT 1, Why pay them ยฃ1000 handling to use a DHL service at an additional ยฃ500.
If it is glass you might need an agent who is adept at packaging but ยฃ1000 seems absurd. You can have a custom crate built for far less than that. So does ยฃ500 for shipping.
If plexi, do it yourself with lots of bubble wrap and cardboard.
Only send with DHL, as they are the only courier where art is not on the prohibited list of items. If it's over ยฃ5k they also wont insure you.
And for the best possible quote go through courierpoint.com or randlogistics.com in my opinion.
An example, I just sent a big old package to Japan (volumetric weight of 26 kilos and 91cm x91cm x15cm). Direct quote insured to ยฃ2k with DHL was ยฃ280, with courierpoint using DHL ยฃ190 and Rand using DHL ยฃ140.
Why pay them ยฃ1000 handling to use a DHL service at an additional ยฃ500.
If it is glass you might need an agent who is adept at packaging but ยฃ1000 seems absurd. You can have a custom crate built for far less than that. So does ยฃ500 for shipping.
If plexi, do it yourself with lots of bubble wrap and cardboard.
Only send with DHL, as they are the only courier where art is not on the prohibited list of items. If it's over ยฃ5k they also wont insure you.
And for the best possible quote go through courierpoint.com or randlogistics.com in my opinion.
An example, I just sent a big old package to Japan (volumetric weight of 26 kilos and 91cm x91cm x15cm). Direct quote insured to ยฃ2k with DHL was ยฃ280, with courierpoint using DHL ยฃ190 and Rand using DHL ยฃ140.
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Apr 5, 2016 15:06:27 GMT 1, It does seem expensive. I think some shippers refuse to ship glass. You could contact DHL and ask them and if they say they don't ship glass then you have a reason to ship it unframed.
It does seem expensive. I think some shippers refuse to ship glass. You could contact DHL and ask them and if they say they don't ship glass then you have a reason to ship it unframed.
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mla
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by mla on Apr 5, 2016 19:25:49 GMT 1, I'm assuming the shipper in question is quoting on constructing a custom crate for the piece, which isn't cheap. Said crate is also very heavy and super expensive to ship.
I'm assuming the shipper in question is quoting on constructing a custom crate for the piece, which isn't cheap. Said crate is also very heavy and super expensive to ship.
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securityman
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by securityman on Apr 6, 2016 7:03:12 GMT 1, Remove the glass so it's cheaper to send
Remove the glass so it's cheaper to send
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poofly
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by poofly on Apr 6, 2016 10:54:09 GMT 1, its Plexiglass so easier to ship.
Pretty sure I can knock up a box myself, or just buy a roll of bubblewrap and drown it in that.
Will try a few of the suggestions, see if I can get it down.
Thanks guys...
its Plexiglass so easier to ship.
Pretty sure I can knock up a box myself, or just buy a roll of bubblewrap and drown it in that.
Will try a few of the suggestions, see if I can get it down.
Thanks guys...
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FFF
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by FFF on Oct 17, 2016 15:49:23 GMT 1, Hey guys,
I asked a friend to purchase a print for me in LA over the weekend (it's actually my first acquisition, so I'm pretty stoked), but I need some advice on how to ship it. Are there any trusted methods to ensure the print is not bent/damaged in transportation, or is it best for me to wait until my next trip to LA to bring it back myself?
Thanks!
FFF
Hey guys,
I asked a friend to purchase a print for me in LA over the weekend (it's actually my first acquisition, so I'm pretty stoked), but I need some advice on how to ship it. Are there any trusted methods to ensure the print is not bent/damaged in transportation, or is it best for me to wait until my next trip to LA to bring it back myself?
Thanks!
FFF
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by oxfordwelshchap on Oct 17, 2016 18:06:09 GMT 1, Also remember if your friend does ship it to declare it as a gift!
Also remember if your friend does ship it to declare it as a gift!
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Bazaaart
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Bazaaart on Oct 17, 2016 18:30:37 GMT 1, Depends how far the print has to travel but I recommend getting it shipped flat not rolled as even rolling the print could affect its value.
Depends how far the print has to travel but I recommend getting it shipped flat not rolled as even rolling the print could affect its value.
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energy
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by energy on Oct 17, 2016 18:56:11 GMT 1, Most all prints are sent rolled. The recent flat packed prints from Pejac caused an uproar because a lot were received damaged. So if sending flat be prepared to spend on packaging.
It'd have to be some special print for the value to be reduced by sending it rolled.
They should always be stored flat.
Most all prints are sent rolled. The recent flat packed prints from Pejac caused an uproar because a lot were received damaged. So if sending flat be prepared to spend on packaging.
It'd have to be some special print for the value to be reduced by sending it rolled.
They should always be stored flat.
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soam24
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by soam24 on Nov 29, 2016 17:09:18 GMT 1, Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks!
Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks! |
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cyberkid
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by cyberkid on Nov 29, 2016 17:17:58 GMT 1, Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks!
Flight Logistic: www.flightlg.com/
Cadogan Tate: www.cadogantate.com/en/art-services
or any mail boxes MBE office for "normal" art...
all in London
Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks! Flight Logistic: www.flightlg.com/Cadogan Tate: www.cadogantate.com/en/art-servicesor any mail boxes MBE office for "normal" art... all in London |
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sgolby
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by sgolby on Nov 29, 2016 17:35:25 GMT 1, Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks! Flight Logistic: www.flightlg.com/Cadogan Tate: www.cadogantate.com/en/art-servicesor any mail boxes MBE office for "normal" art... all in London
Flight Logistics. I have used them several times and have never been disappointed by their service or communication.
S
Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks! Flight Logistic: www.flightlg.com/Cadogan Tate: www.cadogantate.com/en/art-servicesor any mail boxes MBE office for "normal" art... all in London Flight Logistics. I have used them several times and have never been disappointed by their service or communication. S |
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 17:36:40 GMT 1, Can't go wrong with FL, have had a few positive experiences with them as well. Never read a negative thing about them here on the forums.
Can't go wrong with FL, have had a few positive experiences with them as well. Never read a negative thing about them here on the forums.
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soam24
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by soam24 on Nov 29, 2016 17:45:32 GMT 1, Thanks everyone! reached out to FL
Thanks everyone! reached out to FL
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 18:33:18 GMT 1, Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks!
Flight logistics
i have used them. they are good
Hey everyone, while attempting to acquire a piece I need to figure out shipping logistics from London to the USA. Framed piece that would need to be packaged and shipped over to me in the states.
Any leads will help.
Thanks! Flight logistics i have used them. they are good |
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 19:04:02 GMT 1, My experience with Flight LG had been different than most. Of the 3 times that I have used them I have received 3 damaged pieces. All 3 due to Flight LG mishandling during pickup and packaging. All insured of course.
Dealing with an insurance claim through them is also a huge challenge as they are not nearly as responsive as when they are arranging shipping.
I would say use them to ship as their crating is first rate (I still will) but have someone you trust take care of the actual handling and internal packaging of the artwork.
My experience with Flight LG had been different than most. Of the 3 times that I have used them I have received 3 damaged pieces. All 3 due to Flight LG mishandling during pickup and packaging. All insured of course.
Dealing with an insurance claim through them is also a huge challenge as they are not nearly as responsive as when they are arranging shipping.
I would say use them to ship as their crating is first rate (I still will) but have someone you trust take care of the actual handling and internal packaging of the artwork.
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 19:12:05 GMT 1, My experience with Flight LG had been different than most. Of the 3 times that I have used them I have received 3 damaged pieces. All 3 due to Flight LG mishandling during pickup and packaging. All insured of course. Dealing with an insurance claim through them is also a huge challenge as they are not nearly as responsive as when they are arranging shipping. I would say use them to ship as their crating is first rate (I still will) but have someone you trust take care of the actual handling and internal packaging of the artwork.
I always packed my framed stuff pretty securely, as i can well do without hassle, so bubble wrap, 3/4" ply, tissue, CLS, then wrapped, then sent in whatever they pack it in
My experience with Flight LG had been different than most. Of the 3 times that I have used them I have received 3 damaged pieces. All 3 due to Flight LG mishandling during pickup and packaging. All insured of course. Dealing with an insurance claim through them is also a huge challenge as they are not nearly as responsive as when they are arranging shipping. I would say use them to ship as their crating is first rate (I still will) but have someone you trust take care of the actual handling and internal packaging of the artwork. I always packed my framed stuff pretty securely, as i can well do without hassle, so bubble wrap, 3/4" ply, tissue, CLS, then wrapped, then sent in whatever they pack it in |
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soam24
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by soam24 on Nov 29, 2016 19:28:46 GMT 1, I'm in contact with FL and they've been quick to respond. Thank you everyone, hoping to wrap it up with them to secure the deal.
I'm in contact with FL and they've been quick to respond. Thank you everyone, hoping to wrap it up with them to secure the deal.
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Poster Bob
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Poster Bob on Nov 30, 2016 11:22:31 GMT 1, I also use Adam Crease from time to time. They've always been very professional and have quality staff that come to inspect your piece before collecting it for packing.
I also use Adam Crease from time to time. They've always been very professional and have quality staff that come to inspect your piece before collecting it for packing.
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by oxfordwelshchap on Dec 15, 2016 17:55:33 GMT 1, Hey all,
Anyone shipped a canvas abroad before? Whats the best way of packaging these? Whats the best way of shipping them safely? Any advice much appreciated
Hey all,
Anyone shipped a canvas abroad before? Whats the best way of packaging these? Whats the best way of shipping them safely? Any advice much appreciated
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Coach on Dec 15, 2016 17:59:26 GMT 1, Hey all, Anyone shipped a canvas abroad before? Whats the best way of packaging these? Whats the best way of shipping them safely? Any advice much appreciated
If high value, use a crate.
Don't wrap bubble wrap directly on to the canvas. It marks it. Especially oil paint.
If low value, I would use two pieces of ply to protect it.
Hey all, Anyone shipped a canvas abroad before? Whats the best way of packaging these? Whats the best way of shipping them safely? Any advice much appreciated If high value, use a crate. Don't wrap bubble wrap directly on to the canvas. It marks it. Especially oil paint. If low value, I would use two pieces of ply to protect it. |
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by oxfordwelshchap on Dec 15, 2016 18:09:10 GMT 1, Hey all, Anyone shipped a canvas abroad before? Whats the best way of packaging these? Whats the best way of shipping them safely? Any advice much appreciated If high value, use a crate. Don't wrap bubble wrap directly on to the canvas. It marks it. Especially oil paint. If low value, I would use two pieces of ply to protect it.
Hey all, Anyone shipped a canvas abroad before? Whats the best way of packaging these? Whats the best way of shipping them safely? Any advice much appreciated If high value, use a crate. Don't wrap bubble wrap directly on to the canvas. It marks it. Especially oil paint. If low value, I would use two pieces of ply to protect it. Thanks coach. How do you package the canvas with ply wood? How much do crates cost usually? Sorry for the questions - I'm a total shipping newbie |
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Aza
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Aza on Dec 15, 2016 18:32:35 GMT 1, I cover the the painted surface with acid free tissue, then use canvas corner protectors.
Then I have ply wood cut to the canvas size and sandwich it between 2 sheets of play. Tape that together.
Then wrap all that in a big roll of bubble wrap.
Then parcel tape round all of it.
Never had a canvas arrived damaged so far.
I cover the the painted surface with acid free tissue, then use canvas corner protectors.
Then I have ply wood cut to the canvas size and sandwich it between 2 sheets of play. Tape that together.
Then wrap all that in a big roll of bubble wrap.
Then parcel tape round all of it.
Never had a canvas arrived damaged so far.
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by oxfordwelshchap on Dec 18, 2016 12:48:03 GMT 1, Thank you, so the corner protectors don't damage the artwork?
Thank you, so the corner protectors don't damage the artwork?
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Aza
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Shipping Art โข UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Aza on Dec 18, 2016 14:43:21 GMT 1, Well to be honest I have had one time where it did scratch off a bit of paint, but that may have been me when I slid it on. I am now a lot more careful.
I use the stiff plastic ones, but you can get nice foam ones, but they are much bigger and will increase the overall size of your package.
Well to be honest I have had one time where it did scratch off a bit of paint, but that may have been me when I slid it on. I am now a lot more careful.
I use the stiff plastic ones, but you can get nice foam ones, but they are much bigger and will increase the overall size of your package.
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