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From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003
posted January 04, 2010 10:52 AM
quote: The dimensions on that box are 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8". The 7" diameter reels will not fit in 5-3/8" width. That is 1-5/8" short of making it.
Dan, I have found my old thread and I did make a mistake. I should say Priority Mail International™ Flat-Rate Envelope which is 12-1/2" x 9-1/2". But the cost is almost the same.
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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
posted January 04, 2010 12:26 PM
quote:In case you send only the 7 reels, I believe it will fit on the Priority Mail Flat Rate Box which is only $12.95 from USA to anywhere in the world (to max 4 pounds). Check here: http://ircalc.usps.gov/popups/PMI_SmallFlatRateBox_help.htm
Winbert, you stated box not envelope. Your link shows the box with the dimensions. There is also a $12.95 envelope, but I stopped shipping films in them because they sometimes get torn open. I tried using two envelopes by fitting one inside the other making it twice as thick, but still had tear problems during shipping.
posted January 04, 2010 12:54 PM
I'm not sure I would want any film reels shipped across the atlantic in an envelope. I wouldn't even be particularly happy to ship domestically in an envelope, following a tearing incident a few years back.
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From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009
posted January 04, 2010 12:56 PM
That's too bad, I have the DVD and was hoping I could use the music from there
-------------------- Well who’s on first? Yeah. Go ahead and tell me. Who. The guy on first. Who. The guy playin’ first base. Who. The guy on first. Who is on first! What are you askin’ me for? I’m askin’ you!
Posts: 5468
From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003
posted January 04, 2010 01:31 PM
quote: I'm not sure I would want any film reels shipped across the atlantic in an envelope
Michael, the envelope used by the USPS is not the paper envelope like we normally use. It is made from board (hard paper) but not as thick as a cardboard. But certainly for inexpensive films (like I normally deal with) this service is reliable. And more importantly, the original box of the film itself (cardboard or plastic case) sent together with the films is already strong enough to protect the films.
Dan, to avoid any tear during transit, you can hardened it with sellotape along the edge of envelope. But you are the seller then you decide.
quote: The Priority Mail International™ Flat-Rate Envelope has a dimension 12-1/2" x 9-1/2" so quite possible to cater 7" reel. The max weight is allowed in this envelope is 4 lbs. The cost is $12.75 (online) or $13.45 (post office) to anywhere in the world (That includes Zimbabwe in Africa or Tubuai in Pacific...amazing!!).
So can you see how economical this USPS service is? I have tried to put 8 200" with OB in this envelope and they sit nicely...so practically it will cost only $13 to Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, North Korea.. ..or even Falkland islands ...
I cannot find any cheaper international postage service in any other countries. (Not to mention USPS Media Mail for domestic users...well this is a heaven for Vinyl and Film collectors. The USA residents are the lucky ones )
posted January 04, 2010 02:05 PM
Ah, now that I see what you're talking about, I actually received an 800ft short on a core in such an envelope from the US. It seemed pretty safe, though I was somewhat surprised when I actually received it.
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From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009
posted January 04, 2010 02:55 PM
So we have settled on the box then
Dan, is there anything more to know about the reel other than what is in the auction info?
-------------------- Well who’s on first? Yeah. Go ahead and tell me. Who. The guy on first. Who. The guy playin’ first base. Who. The guy on first. Who is on first! What are you askin’ me for? I’m askin’ you!
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From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003
posted January 04, 2010 02:59 PM
If you can put teak wood surrounding the reels in order to protect it and place it together inside the said envelope, as long as the total weight is not more than 4 lbs, the envelope is still good though
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: Feb 2006
posted January 05, 2010 01:37 AM
Dino, is it true that after a few years Griffith then sold off "Birth" to states rights, not relising it would make a few more fortunes by the end of the twenties?
David
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