misterx
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by misterx on Feb 17, 2012 3:49:14 GMT 1, I am excitedly awaiting my ESPO print to arrive from NY, but was shocked to read today that of the three that have been delivered two were damaged...
I have never received a print that is packaged flat, always in a tube.
Could some knowledgable person on here explain to me why one would choose flat over tube?
Surely, all things being equal, you could expect a sturdy tube to stand up to a lot more damage than a flat-packed print?
I am excitedly awaiting my ESPO print to arrive from NY, but was shocked to read today that of the three that have been delivered two were damaged...
I have never received a print that is packaged flat, always in a tube.
Could some knowledgable person on here explain to me why one would choose flat over tube?
Surely, all things being equal, you could expect a sturdy tube to stand up to a lot more damage than a flat-packed print?
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sfinks
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by sfinks on Feb 17, 2012 4:02:34 GMT 1, I discussed this with my framer a few days ago. She said it was a big no no to roll prints in tubes. This was what she had learned when she went to art school.
On the other hand, sending flat prints increases the chance of damaging it by far. So if possible, dont roll the print. But if it is going to be sent, tube is the safest way.
I discussed this with my framer a few days ago. She said it was a big no no to roll prints in tubes. This was what she had learned when she went to art school.
On the other hand, sending flat prints increases the chance of damaging it by far. So if possible, dont roll the print. But if it is going to be sent, tube is the safest way.
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misterx
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by misterx on Feb 17, 2012 4:26:46 GMT 1, Whilst your framer is no doubt correct I would have thought in the interests of minimising damage a tube would be best.
If the inks are very thick perhaps there is a chance of cracking, but other than that why ship flat internationally?
Is it cheaper to ship flat? Is it to do with margins?
Whilst your framer is no doubt correct I would have thought in the interests of minimising damage a tube would be best.
If the inks are very thick perhaps there is a chance of cracking, but other than that why ship flat internationally?
Is it cheaper to ship flat? Is it to do with margins?
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sfinks
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by sfinks on Feb 17, 2012 5:07:45 GMT 1, Only time ive received flat shipments, is when the prints are very small or framed.
Ive also experienced getting prints that are done on very hard paper shipped flat. But that was domestic.
Not sure if its cheaper to ship flat. You loose the tube, but you still have to protect the print with something hard, so i guess the shipping price would be around the same.
Only time ive received flat shipments, is when the prints are very small or framed.
Ive also experienced getting prints that are done on very hard paper shipped flat. But that was domestic.
Not sure if its cheaper to ship flat. You loose the tube, but you still have to protect the print with something hard, so i guess the shipping price would be around the same.
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Rsyok
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by Rsyok on Feb 17, 2012 9:50:08 GMT 1, If you correctly pack flat then your 99% sure the work wont be damaged. All Murakami/Kaikai kiki, Other Criteria and White Cube prints are shipped flat. By correctly normally two or four layers of heavy duty cardboard (white cube use plywood (plant a new tree !) either in an outer box or with reinforced edges so that any flexing is controlled. I guess you can always throw a javelin through it ?
Tubes are cheaper shipping wise as they normally fit within shipping size limits and surface area is less for courier costs.
If you correctly pack flat then your 99% sure the work wont be damaged. All Murakami/Kaikai kiki, Other Criteria and White Cube prints are shipped flat. By correctly normally two or four layers of heavy duty cardboard (white cube use plywood (plant a new tree !) either in an outer box or with reinforced edges so that any flexing is controlled. I guess you can always throw a javelin through it ?
Tubes are cheaper shipping wise as they normally fit within shipping size limits and surface area is less for courier costs.
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Finsbury
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by Finsbury on Feb 17, 2012 9:50:21 GMT 1, I sent a large flat print to the framers once, cost a small fortune due to size. This was within the uk so not sure if usps price accordingly or just go on weight.
I sent a large flat print to the framers once, cost a small fortune due to size. This was within the uk so not sure if usps price accordingly or just go on weight.
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kenzler
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Tubes versus flat shipping...the merits?, by kenzler on Feb 29, 2012 14:32:35 GMT 1, Last one I sent flat was a dabs print. Twice the price to send flat for me.
Last one I sent flat was a dabs print. Twice the price to send flat for me.
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