What's the best way to mail vinyl records?
109143
I use the free priority mail cardboard boxes at any post office.\n\nThen I wrap the album in a plastic bag and tape it shut, wrap  one layer of big bubble bubble wrap and finally pour in styrofoam packing peanuts.\n\nBuy large ORANGE fragile stickers at any office supply store.
559197
Your best bet would be to print it out on a large format printer. Inks last up to 15-30 years depending on the application. it would also be faster and less expensive. Offset is for web fed papers or cut sheets paper stock. I have never heard of a offet press that print on vinyl and I have been in the printing industry for over 8 years.\n\nIf you need something let me know.
166081
The most common problem I've seen with this is people trying to send the file directly from the CD. THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE! always make sure you rip the track from the CD that you want to send. Use something like Music Match JukeBox after you've ripped the track then try to attach the resulting file to your e-mail. Don't forget where the ripped file was saved, and try to encode it at 96kbps for good sound quality and good file size.
204087
The cheapest way is to have friends or someone coming from the States bring it. Besides that depending on the weight and how soon you need it, UPS or mailing it book rate might be fastest.
454918
If you're willing to pay a little bit for it, DUCK SOUP at The Grove sells a record player that transfers to cd.  Depending on how many LP's you plan to transfer, that may be the way to go.\n\nNo idea on the legalities involved, alas.
345415
find a vinyl player with a headphone port. Then, get a headphone to headphone cord. Plug one end into the phonograph player, and one into your computer. Download audacity, and back up your vinyls to CDs. Then they'll store better :D. If you're not willing to do that... i suggest somewhere where they won't be messed with and not get scratched... or melted... hehehe
90114
My Dad buys old records at yard sales and sells them on eBay.  He has had some luck and always comes out a head.  One time he sold a recorded for almost 400$.  It's sort of a hobby for him to sell old stuff on eBay.  Good luck selling yours.
293634
I worked at a collection agency for three years. You can write on the envelope..."return to sender....wrong address" The agency will receive it back and correct thier files, or they are supposed to anyway. That way you don't have to go to all the trouble of writing a letter and wasting a stamp.
153240
Probably not much, especially if it is not in pristine condition.  Try selling it on eBay with a minimum bid required.  Vinyl doesn't fetch top-dollar unless it is a rare issue.
904331
Use USPS priority mail, that's what I use, but don't forget to pack it well cuz the mail people don't give a damn about packages..☺
315058
Yeah! Zip'em! If too big, consider splitting them through a file spiltter program (I think there is a trial version on the net, you can google for it). Try also using Xdrive or Yahoo Briefcase or other upload servers so you can send them easily to many friends many times.
44969
Scan in the label, use photoshop or another editor (or if you're low tech, you can likely do this on a photocopier) to change the name and address- and then print it out on lable paper, stick it on and you're done. And in case you are planning on trying to send this- it won't work because the bar code has already been used by UPS.
652450
yeah that stuff sounds like media.  usually when i've done it i have taken it into a postoffice and they have either asked or i have told them what it is and they post it as media.\n\nfrom the USPS website:\nMedia Mail\n\nGenerally used for books (at least eight pages), film, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, and computer-readable media. Advertising restrictions apply. There are presorted rates available for bulk quantities of Media Mail (minimum quantity is 300 pieces). There is also a barcoded discount available for Media Mail.\n\n Media Mail® service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). Media Mail can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books. The maximum weight for Media Mail is 70 lbs.\n\nThere are presorted rates available for bulk quantities of Media Mail (minimum quantity is 300 pieces).\nA barcode discount is available for Media Mail.\nRates are based on weight and size.\n\nhere you can calculate the cost of sending something media mail.\nhttp://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/mediamail.htm
977004
Email them, add them to a website and download, or burn a CD then transfer.
864652
Try your local  post office.
478393
Option 1: Zip them to reduce the size and use regual mail.\nOption 2: Upload them on Rapidshare.de and send the link to the reciepient.
915202
Snail Mail...it's more personal anyway !!!