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Melvin England
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 707
From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted July 12, 2019 04:04 AM

I have a number of 1200' reels without boxes to put them in. I have discovered that postage boxes designed to post 2 or 3 vinyl Lp's are a perfect size to use. However, the cardboard is the bog standard brown rough type as opposed to normal film storage boxes which are more refined.

Are there any unseen dangers to film being stored in these lower quality boxes?

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Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: United States
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 12, 2019 09:16 AM

Melvin, I've been storing my features in those LP shipping boxes for many years and haven't had any problems. They still allow ventilation even though they are thicker, and keep the dust out. Of course the high quality ones are nice, but more expensive. I recently bought some of the 800' boxes from a UK seller. The price would be good if not for the postage cost to the USA...

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Joe Caruso
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 13, 2019 05:42 AM

Melvin, go with the cardboard whether for vinyl or standard issue for films. I also have had no troubles in condition - While I have some films in metal cans/reels (7), I air them frequently and still no problems - Still looking for RKo short - See you at Blackpool - Cheers, Shorty

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 13, 2019 08:31 AM

Many collectors feel that storing films in cardboard boxes is better than using steel or plastic cans as it allows the film to breathe. For 1200ft boxes I uses free cardboard boxes from the US Postal Service which I slightly modify. They are a little rough inside but I have had absolutely no problem with them.

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Osi Osgood
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posted July 13, 2019 11:04 AM

I've never seen a problem with it, personally.

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Daniel Macarone
Expert Film Handler

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From: Summit NJ, USA
Registered: Nov 2015

posted July 13, 2019 12:20 PM

For features on 1200' reels, I store mine in 2-piece white gift boxes from TinyBoxCompany in England. They are 13" (320mm) diameter, a little bigger than needed, but they look nice and are very smooth.

P.S. I also like to put mini posters on the cover and there is an especially good type available for some movies: wall decals. Apply and reapply in seconds.

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Melvin England
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 707
From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted July 13, 2019 01:46 PM

It is so reassuring to read that no one has a bad word to say against them. They certainly do the job splendidly and I can certainly see me using more in the future.
Just for your curiosity, I am storing The African Queen in them, as I purchased it recently on 1200' spools.

Shorty - Look forward to meeting up with YOU again in November.

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