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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by timtim on Jan 7, 2022 12:20:35 GMT 1, Wait a minute. I've used FL in the past as (at least that was my understanding) they offer insurance services that DHL, Fedex, etc. do not offer. Are parcelforce and parcel2go also offering to insure your goods?
Wait a minute. I've used FL in the past as (at least that was my understanding) they offer insurance services that DHL, Fedex, etc. do not offer. Are parcelforce and parcel2go also offering to insure your goods?
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by timtim on Jan 7, 2022 12:24:38 GMT 1, As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland.
Collection ยฃ 35.00
Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood
Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm
Air ยฃ198.40
Or
Road ยฃ138.00
Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere?
As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland.
Collection ยฃ 35.00
Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood
Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm
Air ยฃ198.40
Or
Road ยฃ138.00
Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere?
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by We Have Your Prints on Jan 7, 2022 12:40:01 GMT 1, If you have a Mailboxes near you. They will pack it and then use couriers such as TNT DPD, UPS etc. However as long as they pack it it is insured by Mailboxes.
www.mbe.co.uk/
Small print on all couriers is that Art is carried at no risk to them for either loss, theft or damage
If you have a Mailboxes near you. They will pack it and then use couriers such as TNT DPD, UPS etc. However as long as they pack it it is insured by Mailboxes. www.mbe.co.uk/Small print on all couriers is that Art is carried at no risk to them for either loss, theft or damage |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Poster Bob on Jan 7, 2022 12:52:16 GMT 1, If you have a Mailboxes near you. They will pack it and then use couriers such as TNT DPD, UPS etc. However as long as they pack it it is insured by Mailboxes. www.mbe.co.uk/Small print on all couriers is that Art is carried at no risk to them for either loss, theft or damage
This is very important. They all have vague clauses that refer to collectibles or anything that has appreciated in value since purchase making it necessary to buy specialized insurance.
If you have a Mailboxes near you. They will pack it and then use couriers such as TNT DPD, UPS etc. However as long as they pack it it is insured by Mailboxes. www.mbe.co.uk/Small print on all couriers is that Art is carried at no risk to them for either loss, theft or damageThis is very important. They all have vague clauses that refer to collectibles or anything that has appreciated in value since purchase making it necessary to buy specialized insurance. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by trapnel1 on Jan 7, 2022 13:42:53 GMT 1, As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere?
As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? Depending on the value of the print, that seems a pretty competitive price to me.... |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by John The Badgers on Jan 7, 2022 13:55:09 GMT 1, I'm still plugging Fragilistics!
I think their main business is shipping mirrors etc.
So the delivery vans are incredibly organised, everything secured/handled to protect the items on board.
Even when they deliver they wont allow you to handle anything until you accept delivery, and are happy that everything spot on. The platform they use is also very slick, giving ETA's etc within an hour.
They are the complete opposite of say ParcelForce, where if you are lucky to receive your item, it will be launched at you, with the packaging it tatters.
I'm still plugging Fragilistics!
I think their main business is shipping mirrors etc.
So the delivery vans are incredibly organised, everything secured/handled to protect the items on board.
Even when they deliver they wont allow you to handle anything until you accept delivery, and are happy that everything spot on. The platform they use is also very slick, giving ETA's etc within an hour.
They are the complete opposite of say ParcelForce, where if you are lucky to receive your item, it will be launched at you, with the packaging it tatters.
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by The Italian One on Jan 7, 2022 14:25:59 GMT 1, spent 700 eu with FL for a framed print.
first class service and they also offer the option to act as middle man,
not cheap but if it is an expensive piece of art I wouldn't choose anyone but FL
spent 700 eu with FL for a framed print.
first class service and they also offer the option to act as middle man,
not cheap but if it is an expensive piece of art I wouldn't choose anyone but FL
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by poofly on Jan 7, 2022 14:27:53 GMT 1, I've used Aardvark Art Shipping a number of times and they've been brilliant.
www.aardvarkartservices.com/
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Dubman on Jan 7, 2022 14:30:54 GMT 1, Thanks guys for all you advice, the seller had now pulled out because I was taking too long to find a courier to pick the work up!
Considering I was prepared to pay for the piece in full - Red flags all over the place.
Will keep this info to hand, thank you, love this forum.
Have a good weekend.
Thanks guys for all you advice, the seller had now pulled out because I was taking too long to find a courier to pick the work up!
Considering I was prepared to pay for the piece in full - Red flags all over the place.
Will keep this info to hand, thank you, love this forum.
Have a good weekend.
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by timtim on Jan 7, 2022 14:46:31 GMT 1, Fragilistics only delivers into the UK unfortunately
Fragilistics only delivers into the UK unfortunately
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by trowel on Jan 7, 2022 15:23:23 GMT 1, As this is becoming a general recommendations thread, I've always used Flight Logistics or Fragilistics.
For unpackaged items, I struggled to find anyone who would help but eventually had a very good experience with delivery of a delicate item from auction using Pack & Send (https://www.packsend.co.uk/)
As this is becoming a general recommendations thread, I've always used Flight Logistics or Fragilistics.
For unpackaged items, I struggled to find anyone who would help but eventually had a very good experience with delivery of a delicate item from auction using Pack & Send (https://www.packsend.co.uk/)
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by u%hdjfka c on Jan 7, 2022 15:37:01 GMT 1, Thanks guys for all you advice, the seller had now pulled out because I was taking too long to find a courier to pick the work up! Considering I was prepared to pay for the piece in full - Red flags all over the place. Will keep this info to hand, thank you, love this forum. Have a good weekend.
Or he doesn't like dealing with timewasters who need Flight Logistics to pick up an artwork 75 miles away ๐
Thanks guys for all you advice, the seller had now pulled out because I was taking too long to find a courier to pick the work up! Considering I was prepared to pay for the piece in full - Red flags all over the place. Will keep this info to hand, thank you, love this forum. Have a good weekend. Or he doesn't like dealing with timewasters who need Flight Logistics to pick up an artwork 75 miles away ๐ |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by We Have Your Prints on Jan 7, 2022 15:54:17 GMT 1, I have used FL for a lot of things last year but the majority of my sends go through www.parcel2go.comThey have all the same couriers that FL use. If you pack well you will not have any issues. I would also always recommend doing priority shipping on the courier you use. When you use this service they take extra care and of course usually next day delivery.
+1 for Fragilistics, excellent service. Had great service from EBISS sending from UK to USA
I have used FL for a lot of things last year but the majority of my sends go through www.parcel2go.comThey have all the same couriers that FL use. If you pack well you will not have any issues. I would also always recommend doing priority shipping on the courier you use. When you use this service they take extra care and of course usually next day delivery. Further to using a priority service, I generally avoid shipping over the weekend if I can, to keep packages in couriers hands for as short a time as possible. +1 for Fragilistics, excellent service. Had great service from EBISS sending from UK to USA |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Graham H on Jan 7, 2022 16:05:09 GMT 1, Its quite clear the individual components dont cost those amounts quoted..but you are paying for a service, and they are business.. who function to make money.. so they rightly will add on top
Surely shopping around and getting the best prices is common sense..but lets not forget what people are paying for and that companies dont exist to work for nothing
Ive used FL in the past and were reasonable, but on other things they were more expensive..so in those instances, I didnt use them..seems simple to me
As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? You see this is what annoys me. Air cost will not be ยฃ200. And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time.
Its quite clear the individual components dont cost those amounts quoted..but you are paying for a service, and they are business.. who function to make money.. so they rightly will add on top Surely shopping around and getting the best prices is common sense..but lets not forget what people are paying for and that companies dont exist to work for nothing Ive used FL in the past and were reasonable, but on other things they were more expensive..so in those instances, I didnt use them..seems simple to me As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? You see this is what annoys me. Air cost will not be ยฃ200. And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Riotcops on Jan 7, 2022 16:13:40 GMT 1, When Ive used FL I've had a random guy in his own personal van knock on the door to pick up the piece...it was nerve wracking. For a significant piece, I have to just used www.convelio.com/en-us/home/ to ship from UK to the States.
When Ive used FL I've had a random guy in his own personal van knock on the door to pick up the piece...it was nerve wracking. For a significant piece, I have to just used www.convelio.com/en-us/home/ to ship from UK to the States. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Acme Thunderer on Jan 7, 2022 17:24:10 GMT 1, As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? You see this is what annoys me. ย Air cost will not be ยฃ200. ย And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. ย I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. ย Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time. ย
Iโve paid approx ยฃ550 for Flight Logistics to send a flat print (to be crated) from UK to US before but doesnโt the cost also depend on the value of the artwork to cover insurance? This was a few years ago as well. The buyer was happy with the cost (due to the high value of the artwork) which meant I was happy.
As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? You see this is what annoys me. ย Air cost will not be ยฃ200. ย And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. ย I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. ย Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time. ย Iโve paid approx ยฃ550 for Flight Logistics to send a flat print (to be crated) from UK to US before but doesnโt the cost also depend on the value of the artwork to cover insurance? This was a few years ago as well. The buyer was happy with the cost (due to the high value of the artwork) which meant I was happy. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Deleted on Jan 7, 2022 17:32:35 GMT 1, As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? You see this is what annoys me. Air cost will not be ยฃ200. And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time.
The only time I stopped in Geneva Switzerland on the way to skiing for something to eat, the meal cost me more than a mini holiday.
As a reference last quote from FL I received for a framed print to be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. Collection ยฃ 35.00 Packing ยฃ115.00 foam lined plywood Shipping 102 x 20 x 77 cm Air ยฃ198.40 Or Road ยฃ138.00 Reasonable to think I can get a better quote for a similar service elsewhere? You see this is what annoys me. Air cost will not be ยฃ200. And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time. The only time I stopped in Geneva Switzerland on the way to skiing for something to eat, the meal cost me more than a mini holiday. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by timtim on Jan 7, 2022 17:41:25 GMT 1, In that case I would fly to London for the week-end and enjoy the amazing art scene and benefit from a c. 50% discount on cost of living vs Switzerland. I would actually do that of this was not for the pain of travelling during covid.
You see this is what annoys me. ย Air cost will not be ยฃ200. ย And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. ย I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. ย Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time. ย The only time I stopped in Geneva Switzerland on the way to skiing for something to eat, the meal cost me more than a mini holiday.ย
In that case I would fly to London for the week-end and enjoy the amazing art scene and benefit from a c. 50% discount on cost of living vs Switzerland. I would actually do that of this was not for the pain of travelling during covid. You see this is what annoys me. ย Air cost will not be ยฃ200. ย And packaging is certainly not going to cost them ยฃ115 either. ย I suspect a return flight would be cheaper. ย Maybe pick it up yourself and have a mini holiday at the same time. ย The only time I stopped in Geneva Switzerland on the way to skiing for something to eat, the meal cost me more than a mini holiday.ย |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by dotdot on Jan 7, 2022 18:58:31 GMT 1, i use fl - they are good , reliable and have never let me down.
.. and they do full insurance cover.
i use fl - they are good , reliable and have never let me down.
.. and they do full insurance cover.
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by timtim on Jan 7, 2022 19:12:15 GMT 1, For now, all the quotes I have received from some of the names you listed above ended up being (meaningfully) more expensive than FL. Still waiting for a few additional feedback.
i use fl - they are good , reliable and have never let me down. .. and they do full insurance cover.
For now, all the quotes I have received from some of the names you listed above ended up being (meaningfully) more expensive than FL. Still waiting for a few additional feedback. i use fl - they are good , reliable and have never let me down. .. and they do full insurance cover. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by jay4077 on Jan 7, 2022 19:17:35 GMT 1, For unpackaged items, I struggled to find anyone who would help but eventually had a very good experience with delivery of a delicate item from auction using Pack & Send (https://www.packsend.co.uk/) +1 I have used Pack&Send three times to pick up framed prints at auction houses and ship it to Denmark.
For unpackaged items, I struggled to find anyone who would help but eventually had a very good experience with delivery of a delicate item from auction using Pack & Send (https://www.packsend.co.uk/) +1 I have used Pack&Send three times to pick up framed prints at auction houses and ship it to Denmark.
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Lazarus II on Jan 7, 2022 19:33:03 GMT 1, i use fl - they are good , reliable and have never let me down. .. and they do full insurance cover.
ive used them quite a few times for tubed or flat unframed items and also got them to collect framed items that they then crated and all has been fine. That said, the first time I used them they collected an item that was already crated to a standard that surpassed their own and the crate arrived covered in foot prints despite being painted fragile, do not stand etc etc. They used a cheap and not so cheerful amazon parcel type carrier for an expensive item, i paid over ยฃ500 for it being shipped insured London to Scotland. Anytime i use them now i check which couriers they plan on using, FL are only as good as the couriers they use.
i use fl - they are good , reliable and have never let me down. .. and they do full insurance cover. ive used them quite a few times for tubed or flat unframed items and also got them to collect framed items that they then crated and all has been fine. That said, the first time I used them they collected an item that was already crated to a standard that surpassed their own and the crate arrived covered in foot prints despite being painted fragile, do not stand etc etc. They used a cheap and not so cheerful amazon parcel type carrier for an expensive item, i paid over ยฃ500 for it being shipped insured London to Scotland. Anytime i use them now i check which couriers they plan on using, FL are only as good as the couriers they use. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by dbm on Jan 7, 2022 21:06:30 GMT 1, Give up on Flight Logistics years ago after they left a Banksy Strawberry Donut I bought lying at their hole in the rain beside one of my pillars in the country....
Give up on Flight Logistics years ago after they left a Banksy Strawberry Donut I bought lying at their hole in the rain beside one of my pillars in the country....
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Octopus UK on Jan 7, 2022 22:00:23 GMT 1, Give up on Flight Logistics years ago after they left a Strawberry Donut I bought lying at there hole in the rain beside one of my pillars in the country....
Give up on Flight Logistics years ago after they left a Strawberry Donut I bought lying at there hole in the rain beside one of my pillars in the country.... This makes no sense to me - what are you saying? |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by That Print Guy on Jan 7, 2022 22:09:40 GMT 1, Give up on Flight Logistics years ago after they left a Strawberry Donut I bought lying at there hole in the rain beside one of my pillars in the country.... This makes no sense to me - what are you saying?
the hole in the rain beside the pillar. It's not the place for donuts
Give up on Flight Logistics years ago after they left a Strawberry Donut I bought lying at there hole in the rain beside one of my pillars in the country.... This makes no sense to me - what are you saying? the hole in the rain beside the pillar. It's not the place for donuts |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by rosac on Jan 7, 2022 22:36:36 GMT 1, FL are top notch. They arnt overpriced. They have shipped hundreds of artworks for me.
Just like when you check reviews on trip advisor, there will always be someone complaining the best hotel in the world is too expensive or someone talking nonsense about doughnuts in the rain.
In the past Iโve used a cheap alternative, ended in tears and a court case. For piece of mind use FL. Pay for what you get
FL are top notch. They arnt overpriced. They have shipped hundreds of artworks for me.
Just like when you check reviews on trip advisor, there will always be someone complaining the best hotel in the world is too expensive or someone talking nonsense about doughnuts in the rain.
In the past Iโve used a cheap alternative, ended in tears and a court case. For piece of mind use FL. Pay for what you get
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Winks on Jan 8, 2022 7:35:39 GMT 1, You could always drive and deliver it in person. It's only down the road.
Would be my choice. Also nice to have a chat with the buyer.
You could always drive and deliver it in person. It's only down the road. Would be my choice. Also nice to have a chat with the buyer. |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by mandingo on Feb 9, 2022 15:03:20 GMT 1, .
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Foolsgold on Feb 9, 2022 20:35:06 GMT 1, I come from an art handling packing background since 1998. I have worked for high end galleries at art fairs done work for Christine's and Sothebys and work for the British museum. I follow art logistics on Instagram and to be honest they are a shipping company first that inherited an art side to there business via this forum . I just watched there latest video of packing a floated keith haring print . There was so many errors on it . They put blue tape on the glass to stop it flexing . This is rubbish . The glass needs to be completely covered so if the case is dropped or badly handled the glass does not smash and fall off and damage the artwork. Also they shipped a hinged print on its side. I have seen numerous times where the print had slipped behind the glass as the hinges are now not the right way up. If you ship prints that are floated it needs to be shipped the right way up!! Cheapest option is to get a foam lined crate made for you and organise your own shipping .
Packaging is key and decent casemakers are cheaper than "premium" logistics providers.
25 years in the game ๐
I come from an art handling packing background since 1998. I have worked for high end galleries at art fairs done work for Christine's and Sothebys and work for the British museum. I follow art logistics on Instagram and to be honest they are a shipping company first that inherited an art side to there business via this forum . I just watched there latest video of packing a floated keith haring print . There was so many errors on it . They put blue tape on the glass to stop it flexing . This is rubbish . The glass needs to be completely covered so if the case is dropped or badly handled the glass does not smash and fall off and damage the artwork. Also they shipped a hinged print on its side. I have seen numerous times where the print had slipped behind the glass as the hinges are now not the right way up. If you ship prints that are floated it needs to be shipped the right way up!! Cheapest option is to get a foam lined crate made for you and organise your own shipping . Packaging is key and decent casemakers are cheaper than "premium" logistics providers. 25 years in the game ๐ |
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Flight Logistics โข Art Shipping, by Deleted on Feb 9, 2022 21:45:10 GMT 1, I come from an art handling packing background since 1998. I have worked for high end galleries at art fairs done work for Christine's and Sothebys and work for the British museum. I follow art logistics on Instagram and to be honest they are a shipping company first that inherited an art side to there business via this forum . I just watched there latest video of packing a floated keith haring print . There was so many errors on it . They put blue tape on the glass to stop it flexing . This is rubbish . The glass needs to be completely covered so if the case is dropped or badly handled the glass does not smash and fall off and damage the artwork. Also they shipped a hinged print on its side. I have seen numerous times where the print had slipped behind the glass as the hinges are now not the right way up. If you ship prints that are floated it needs to be shipped the right way up!! Cheapest option is to get a foam lined crate made for you and organise your own shipping . Packaging is key and decent casemakers are cheaper than "premium" logistics providers. 25 years in the game ๐
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I come from an art handling packing background since 1998. I have worked for high end galleries at art fairs done work for Christine's and Sothebys and work for the British museum. I follow art logistics on Instagram and to be honest they are a shipping company first that inherited an art side to there business via this forum . I just watched there latest video of packing a floated keith haring print . There was so many errors on it . They put blue tape on the glass to stop it flexing . This is rubbish . The glass needs to be completely covered so if the case is dropped or badly handled the glass does not smash and fall off and damage the artwork. Also they shipped a hinged print on its side. I have seen numerous times where the print had slipped behind the glass as the hinges are now not the right way up. If you ship prints that are floated it needs to be shipped the right way up!! Cheapest option is to get a foam lined crate made for you and organise your own shipping . Packaging is key and decent casemakers are cheaper than "premium" logistics providers. 25 years in the game ๐ Preach ๐ |
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