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most important part of your order.
First, make sure you use a sturdy, strong box that can
comfortably hold your albums as well as extra packing
material, such as styrofoam peanuts or bubble wrap to cushion
your albums during shipping (although please do not pack the
bubble wrap so tightly with tape that it is impossible to remove).
The USPS has free large Priority Shipping boxes that fit up to 4
records perfectly, along with a good amount of packing material.
A great way of packing your albums is to place a layer of packing
material beneath your album, then another on top.
Several shipping specialty stores sell special thin cardboad
mailers that are specifically made for albums, but do not allow for
any extra packing material. These are excellent, but may not be
quite as safe.
We DO NOT recommend taking a regular box, folding it flat, and
then putting your album inside it. Trust us: you can write "Fragile"
and "Do Not Bend" on it as often as you like, and the box will get
folded directly on one of the areas where the box flaps fold. If the
shipping store assures you it will be safe, either explain to him
that you would feel more comfortable packing it in a different way
or find another store where they value the contents of your
package. Also, do not use a padded envelope; these offer
absolutely no protection from any rough handling your package
may receive.
Always insure your album for an appropriate amount, but keep in
mind in a worst case scenario you will have to justify the value of
your package to the shipping company. You may also wish to
request a tracking service so you can verify your album has been
received.
Please remember that Ferris Mastering cannot be held
responsible for any damage incurred to your album during
shipping. Your order's safety is important to us: please help us
keep it safe.
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