My Final Thoughts On Moving My Record Collection…hint, Movers Hate Records
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- The move began in February as I started to pack my collection of 3000 albums. It finished the last week of April. All my albums did arrive safe and sound...kid of. In this video i want to recap my thoughts on what worked and what did not work in moving a medium size collection.
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I just moved 2 years ago Steve and I feel you. What a headache. Now You can enjoy. I finally got My 2 year old Granddaughter trained not to pull out My records from the cubes. I dont have a dedicated music room yet but I will. We will be purchasing a new home soon. I have finally retired from the U.S. Army.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@lucillechilds9767 Thank you!
Excellent tips! When I (regrettably) moved from Las Vegas to northern Idaho, I packed my albums in those U-Haul boxes as you showed. All but just a couple of the 26 boxes or so resembled the one you showed with the busted handles! But they were effective, nonetheless. Unfortunately, I cannot return south for at least another decade but when the time comes, I will probably sell all but one box worth beforehand because I’m the end of the line in my family and no one else has interest in my collection. That move should be much easier!
Great point on being the end of the line. Neither of my boys are interested in my collection, they would rather have me sell it off. Maybe my grandson will be interested, time will tell tell
Robbie best of luck with the new home purchase. A record room will be so nice to have I am worried about when my grandson finds his way into my record room.
Thanks for the shout out! Very few people (including my wife - well especially my wife) have ever taken my advice and even fewer will admit to actually knowing me. You are right, those standard moving boxes are shit. I have a few in my basement that I will soon have to replace with much sturdier cardboard. I have almost 300 boxes in L.A. Luckily, they're in big wooden containers, so they don't have to be moved individually to get transported to Canada. The last time I moved here, I had about 2,500 records here in Toronto. That was a hassle. Now, I have over 12 thousand! And they're all in the basement. It won't be pretty. I envy that your anguish and torment is almost at an end and my has yet to begin.
Darrell. Always appreciate your sage wisdom and advice! I have been accused of having poor judgement in character though lol. I can not believe how many albums you have, when Elton John leaves this world you might be able to snag his collection for a good deal. One of my holy pilgrimages would be to visit Toronto and worship at the Vickers shrine to vinyl. I of course would bring a menu as an offering.
Thanks so much for reporting so soon after the mov e where your experiences are fresh. I'm hoping I never have to move, but this is great info for those of us who have ridiculous record collections.
Bill, by the look of your record room you would have a ton to pack. We are not as young as we used to be to be, moving is a young person game I think. Sadly in a couple years we will do it again.
That was quite a story! I am glad that all of your records made it to your new place safely. It is great that you talked about the boxes that you used for the move and the difference in quality. The more expensive box that you showed seems like a good investment because the oil did not seep inside of the box. Also, the handles from what you said are strong which is so important!
If I ever move, I will definitely purchase some of those good quality boxes to make sure my records are well protected.
I am glad you enjoyed my journey. I really thought about not doing these videos, how exciting can boxes be lol, but I know many f us have to move so let me share what I learned and maybe it will help someone else. I love a lot of records until I have to move them lol
Some sobering realities for anyone with a sizeable vinyl collection that is contemplating a move, thanks for sharing your experience Steve
Thanks Doug, all I can say is it sucks and just don’t move
Haha! The M-N and U-W mix up had me laughing. I would totally do something like that and then have to move everything back.
Is t that the craziest thing! What are the chances! Seriously! Absolutely nuts that it would be those two letters, the only two that can be turned upside down haha. It was a pain but very funny when I was done!
Hey Steve! Really good tips. When we moved 6 years ago I used the U-Haul boxes with reinforcement and I had far fewer LPs - just under 1000 - and that worked out ok. No breakage, no (very) angry movers, but again I had no steps lol. I told them to drop off on the main floor and I schlepped them down to the basement. Trust issues, I guess - and yeah, the turntable travelled in my vehicle. Anyway, room is looking good so far!
You were very nice taking them to the basement for them Dave. I would have had no room in my living room for my furniture. lol. I didn’t know about the reinforced UHaul boxes, they never mentioned those to me. That would have helped
I’m all too familiar with moving heavy boxes of records around. A very large box of 45s put me in the emergency room with a fully sprained lower back. I was 36 years old when that happened. The box handles rip the corners split and they weaken every time you move them. Glad you got it done without any injuries, Steve. Congrats on the new record room.
Steve, when I saw that storage unit you bought I just groaned. That was soooooo many freaking heavy boxes. It looks like the boxes held up well being stacked that high. Did any get crushed? 45s sent you to the ER, I knew they were dangerous!
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 😂😂😂 what a wuss huh! In my macho defense it was a huge box of 45s. So far the boxes are holding up nicely in the stacks. It’s when we move them around that they begin to weaken. My goal is to help process them so he can separate the junk from the sell worthy. Since I’ve become a record collector I vowed to never move into a two story home. Those poor movers must have been beat.
Very helpful suggestions Steve. I remember how heavy my record boxes were from the last time we moved (almost 25 years ago). I have about 3 times as many now. Now all you have to do is save those boxes for the next time😐. Room looks real good my friend.
Jack, in the past I always had a company pay for the move, this time to cut cost we did a lot of the packing, Those record boxes really wear you out after awhile. Thank god I didn’t still have 12000 to move
This was such an entertaining video Steve!..your record moving experience sounded traumatic and hilarious in equal measure.
Even with my ' modest ' collection of just over 1000 records, the idea of carrying boxes of albums down 2 flights of stairs fills me with dread...particularly when you then have to relinquish responsibility for them to a 3rd party.
I'm glad you appear to have made the journey in one piece and relatively sane. lol!!.
I take it theres' still no word on Kat??.
No word on Kat Rob, possible alien abduction, at least that is the theory I’m going with. My theory in life, no matter what the stress or trauma find a way to laugh and move forward, it keeps me sane Rob. Just thinking about two flights of stairs makes me groan, stay in the pink room Rob!!!
Hi Steve as you said nobody likes moving records! 20 years ago when i moved house my friends helped me ! They said never again 😀 when we go out someone always mentions moving my records ! Thanks for sharing .. I didn’t comment recently when you spoke about kat .. one of mine died recently it was awful .. great to see you looking so well Steve after your recent news .. health and happiness in you in your new venture. Best wishes from Manchester 👍
Rob, such a pleasure to hear from you my friend. I am going with the theory that Kat got abducted by Aliens. At least t has a cooler ring to it. My kids said our next move they will help along with their friends, we will see. I purged as I packed up records but did not purge nearly enough. This was not fun but I just look back and laugh at it and move on. New adventures await my friend. I have been so far behind on watching videos, working 7 days a week with the new business, I rarely even listen to records, I just fall asleep !
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 hey Steve I do occasionally watch your Sunday show but I got out of the habit of commenting. Never feel the need to watch me I know you’re busy etc. you were my inspiration and you continue to be 👍
Yes, seems like a difficult process, but you got it done! If I move up to the UP, I’ll get those U-haul boxes. My friend sold his house in Idaho a few months back, then put most of his money in a CD. He’s renting for $500 a month from a relative. I bet he’ll have a good amount of money when he’s ready to buy.
Wow, your friend should have a heck of a down payment. I’m renting a smaller place that cost $1000 more a month. I do have a savings that makes 5% but I need to be smart with the money.
Every time I think about moving out of my two family home, I think of this horror and I quickly change my mind. I have about six of those white boxes for my collection. They hold certain genres of music. They are the best for storing records and moving around.. My collection is at around 3.200, I constantly selling off certain records that I don’t play very much to keep the collection at around 3000. Nice music room , cozy and well lit.
Frank, I like the way you think. I am trying to do just what you’re doing. Keep slimming it down and work to stay at 3000 or less. It’s not always easy but so much of that music we may never play again. Those boxes are great, good use of them. I plan to do something similar also.
Steve, having watched your move videos since the initial boxing process, it’s nice to see all the records made it safely. This hobby can be a real challenge but still worth the aggravation. Cheers!
Russell is is exciting to have a nice record room. Now if I can get some time that I can actually enjoy it would be nice
Great tips, Steve. Not easy!
It sucked Andy, glad it’s done, for at least two years the here we go again
its fun becuase you get to discover and appreciate your collection all over again 😉😉
Great point, I was playing a lot of stuff that has been shoved away. I also purged albums as I figured I won’t listen to them again, why keep them.
Hi Unk. Even with all the research and comparing you did, it seems there were a few hiccups. I guess it's bound to happen. You really dodged a bullet with that oil on that one box. I remember back in the early 90's when I moved. I didn't have many records then (maybe 500), but I had over 4,500 comic books... that was a nightmare! Movers hate comic books too! Have a good one.
Someone else said comics are a real nightmare and can be very heavy. Wow that is a lot of comics Chris. I could have gotten so hooked on them but I stayed away. I knew trouble when I saw it haha
Glad that it all worked out Steve. Your new room looks great. I hope I never need to move but if I do I will move my Records and Stereo Equipment in my car. I have about 1,000 records and about 500 CD's But I have glad you chose those evtra heavy duty boxes.
Richard who needs to pack essentials like clothes or food in the car! What’s important! Our stereo system! Our records! It’s about priorities
Hello Steve; Hoping the move went as smooth as possible. With no collateral damage. A move can cause considerable stress & anxiety. Now that the move is complete you can attempt to relax. Enjoy the new record room. Take care, Tina & Pat!~
Thanks you two for taking the journey with me. Now I have to find some time to be able to relax in my record room, hopefully after Memorial Day
Yes, moving a big record collection long distance is not easy’ I recently moved to a new home and it was across town so I moved my records myself making trips back and forth in my car Moving across states is harder on the records as you worry about warping and breaking records!!
It was a little nerve wracking Doug. I’m glad I took my best records with me. My next move will be local which will hopefully be better. Still I don’t look forward to doing it again
Great tips Steve. Not looking forward to our move 😜. One of my amps was shipped on a pallet!! FIFO 🎉
Get out, that must be a hell of an amp Greg. I can’t believe how early you get up everyday, but then who am I to say anything about that lol
Movers hate records and they will make you pay for it, no doubt! When we moved from Brooklyn to upstate NY, the moving truck was hours late. We live in a hilly area and they said the truck could barely get up the hill. You can guess why. You did a good job packing. I would probably soley rely on those uhaul boxes myself. I think you can get thicker ones and they do fit LPs perfectly. Good info for those who are getting ready to move.
Amazing how heavy albums are. The older I get the harder they are deal with Dom. Both record rooms were upstairs, not a popular place lol. Thank god they brought them all up the stairs, except for that one box. I don’t look forward to do it again.
‘The neighbour’s not quite right is he?’ 😂😂 I think everybody in the vc probably has neighbours that think that of us! 😂 ‘Movers hate Records’, c’mon Steve, we need that on a t shirt! 😂 The M-N box fiasco was so relatable. Yes, I can see that happening so easy. This was a brilliant video, you are a shopping channel god just waiting to be picked up Steve 😂 I hope the next 2 years goes very slow for you Steve!! 😂 Mike wannabe Steve
lol thanks Wanna be Steve. It’s not easy making a video about boxes exciting lol. Yeah it was an interesting experience that I really dread doing again. It really sucked Mike. My back is already complaining
Mike, you've convinced me to not move. I'm dying here. Thanks for simplifying my life (and death). Good record room and to confuse your neighbours even more, play Tom Waits "What's He Building?" Who needs clothes?...always with the nudity Mike. Good luck with the next two years. Cheers...Mike
Thanks Mike, simplification is what I do. To move your record collection may take a few months and I would be you also have a large amount of books. I am now the weird neighbor across the street. When kids walk buy I’m going to run out the house and tell them to get off of my yard damn it.
Congrats on the move Steve! Enjoy Colorado
Now I just have to have some time to enjoy CO Will.
Great helpful video. Funny too!
Thank you Don, you might as well have fun with your mistakes lol. I make plenty of them
I was about to recommend those Square Deal boxes. I am in the process of moving and bought two sets of those boxes and they were worth every dollar.
They are great! I was not a fan of the price but they held up so good. I broke down a lot of them to use later, I was not going to toss them, worth the money to me
Wow those white boxes are definitely worth it! You poor poor Man! “m-n” 🤦🏻♂️
Congratulations on the move my friend
Anthony, , what is the chance of the one box that I find have mn or uw lol. That was frustrating but hilarious
Steve, glad all the records made it. We aren’t worried about furniture or clothes either, unless it goes in the music room! lol Peace ☮️ Namaste 🙏 the Zonkman
It’s all about priorities Steve, I think mine were in order, don’t you
The last time I moved, across town, less than 20 miles, I used Prestone Antifreeze cartons. Very heavy duty, had to fold the flaps. 15 or 20 boxes. I was 32, many friends with pickups.
1981 I would hate to move now...
Wow, you have been in the place a long time. I have moved a lot but this was the first time we had to do all the packing. Not fun
You might get better prices from a packaging supply warehouse. Here in Michigan's try-county area around Detroit, we have Pantero. I've used their 13 x 13 x 13, 200 lb test, boxes for records. They are currently priced at $1.35 a box, and come with free delivery if you happen to live in the tri-county area. Filled with records, they come to about 30 to 40 pounds a box. They do have to be taped, but the smaller size and lighter weight is much easier on the back. Also, the 200 test cardboard should be strong enough to stack 5 or 6 high.
We didn’t have that up in the Tri Cities. That sounds like a great deal though. Smaller boxes would be excellent as they were just too heavy
Yeah I moved last year. Thought it was my last move then I get a notice when I'm 4 months in my new abode that their gonna rip down the building and build new apartment buildings. Bad luck for me. For my records I rented plastic bins, 34 of them. They actually are cheaper than buying boxes. I rented them for a week then called back to tell them I need them another week because I hadn't unpacked all the boxes yet. No problem. The small boxes for my 45s were only $1.50 a box per week and the large boxes for my albums were $2.25 per plastic box per week. You could lock them too so movers sticky fingers were useless. The boxes were rated for 80 pounds but some I over stuffed. I used sheets, blankets and towels to stuff in with the records so none would break during the move. For everything else I used U-Haul cardboard boxes.. Had to hire movers and a truck for the first time too. Always before me and my buddies always moved me because I always helped them move but were all too old for that now.... Damn expensive when you hire movers and a truck. The Hippy day's moves were the cheapest and easiest. I didn't own much just tshirts blue genes and a toothbrush. LOL... Kat ain't showed yet or you'd of put out a bulletin I'm sure. Tough break. Randy Deadwas66 just lost one of his cats and he's inconsolable.... He has no grand kids to dwell on..... Cheers.
My god movers are expensive. This is the first time I have had to pay, it was painful. That is interesting about renting plastic boxes, what a cool idea. In the past the company paid for it so movers packed everything. Boy did I miss that Bobby. I dread buying a house having to move again. So said your being kicked out of your building. That is so sad.
i've invested in plastic record boxes from the Container store they are made by Sterilite very nice but are now much more expensive they are well made and i put about 40 albums in each i was able to get back in the day for 10 each on sale, now they are 18 each they can used for any and all types of storage and stack and water proof
Wow, I like that. First off, smaller, though you do have to buy more, is manageable. Do albums fit in them snuggly? This is very interesting. $18 is a lot but I love the convience and less weight. Great tip!
Congratulations on your move your room looks nice
Thank you Gary, it is nice to have more room. Now I have to work hard on trying not to pack it up, easier said then done lol
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 I know that feeling packing it up. Storage is a problem we all face. I am on my 2nd collection of records I got rid of them to from my first collection when CDs came out now for 8 years is getting a New collection started of around 900 and growing. Old collection was 2500. Happy collecting too you.
you can order or could have ordered from ULINE, boxes with the same dimension at the uhaul only heavier quality for less than 10 but those record boxes are good as well
No kidding, they never mentioned that , I was just buying what they had in stock. I was going to Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, the liquor store ( boxes and libations ) to find some boxes for everything. It was chaotic
Room is taking shape nicely Steve. But yeah, moving 12k would have killed a mortal man.
Chance, makes me want to sell off some more before my next move. You just moved yours so you know how it sucks
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 truth! I’m still digging out!
I have some of my records in moving boxes. I would like to place them on top of each other, but they clearly aren't strong enough. To think about actually moving, there's no way those would be any help at all. Luckily i'm not considering moving. When i thought about your move i did think about the space they take up, but not really about the weight. Now it seems really obvious, they really do weigh a lot. Just remember when you put those boxes in garage to not put them directly on the floor or in two years, you know they'll be wet.
Pasi
Great point on storing the boxes Pasi. I have a lot of plastic totes that form the base of the storage area. Those boxes are so heavy though, it was exhausting. Don’t move!
As I keep saying, I will never move again! Well, not unless I sell all of my records, CDs, and books first. If that doesn't happen, I will come back and rewatch your box reviews!
Hahaha Brian, if you don’t have to move don’t, it really sucks
Part of the reason I’m slimming the record collection down is that I will most likely move one more time.
Richie I slimmed mine down a little bit but not nearly enough. You recently moved so you know how much it sucks
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 I moved all the records myself. Bakersfield is a two hour drive from our LA house. I would bring a bunch of boxes every time I went to the house to do some work.
Hey Steve! as you know we're moving to Texas (was at end of June but now getting delayed until fall or later due to my stoke), but I really enjoy your tips. do you have link to those boxes you got on amazon? I'm gonna suck it up and pay the 10 bucks per box
Put in Square Deal Vinyl Storage boxes and it will bring you there. I using those boxes all over the house for storeage Todd. Common records, use something else to save money but your good stuff, these are great
M-N....U-W...::Facepalm:: Oh Professor...maybe you should plan on NOT moving again in two years LOL! Seriously, this is a GREAT primer when it comes to moving, storage, what to use, etc. You should market this as a how to video for the VC...hell, maybe you should do a TED talk on how to properly move your massive record collection! Glad things are working out and things are coming together - mine is still a shambles and all I did was redo my studio/office, LOL! Cheers!
The letter fiasco was pretty funny. I should have made capital letters for n and u haha. I have gotten a lot done but I just have not dad time to even listen to music. I listen to only what I will show Sunday but otherwise I just fall asleep in the room TC
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Awww, I'm sorry, Sir..I'm sure things will shake out soon! 🙂
I moved my records myself and it went okay, but prefer not to do it again. I had a inguinal hernia that I noticed when I was here. Had to get that fixed. I have long comic boxes too, they are heavy too. I imagine movers hate records.
Omg, comic book boxes, I bet that could suck Dave. My next move will be closer so I will move things probably more slowly and do more myself but my back can’t take a lot of the lifting anymore. Darn arthritis
Yeah moving is a pain with records for sure. My collection probably double since moving into current house so moving is not an option for me any time soon. Whereabouts do you live now? I'm in North Denver.
I’m in Aurora right ext to Centennial where my son lives. My work is in Englewood. After Memorial Day the business should slow down, so I am told and I hope to have time to hit some record shops. If you ever interested let me know. I the description of the videos I do leave my email address.
It’s rough in the streets.
Damn straight but I survived Dave, I am a survivor along with the cockroach
What is the type and model of the box? The white ones.
Well gee whiz, that would have been great to have mentioned! Square Deal Boxes off of Amazon. Expensive but you get what you pay for. My best stuff went into those boxes and I saved everyone of them since they break down so easily.
Oh my goodness. I know I'm going to be feeling this way very soon. I'm so jealous that you are done. Lol. I have been buying the U-Haul boxes and they do tear. I really feel bad for my husband. Truthfully, he's the one that's going to be dealing with this the most. I can't lift the record boxes.😳 I will be so glad when this part is over with. Thanks for your honesty. I'm preparing for the worst. Your room looks awesome! 🔥Mine will be upstairs in the new house as well. Take care.
I wish you and your husband the best on your move! Moving is hard and takes a lot of work. Moving a large record collection to the mix makes it harder but it will be worth it! I can't ever imagine getting rid of my records. They will always go wherever I go.
Just be prepared for the movers to curse you also lol. It was an experience that we will repeat in probably two years, at least it will be in the same city. Those Amazon boxes will come into use again, it really has helped me store a lot of things. Glad I could share my mistakes and I wish you the best of luck.
Isn’t that the truth, got to have the records. This move a big part of searching for a place dealt with finding a record room. The guests can have the smaller room lol
I am glad I am living in Belgium. We are sooo small. 😮
Kinda disappointed Steve. You had a perfect opportunity to do Grover from Sesame Street’s near/far sketch. You know it’s gonna be an interesting vid when it starts with “thank god I don’t have 12 thousand records anymore”
lol, yeah good point on the intro haha. I really don’t know what I would have done except find a big storeage locker. Too funny on the Grover thing lol. It did look pretty cool though!
Who makes those boxes? I’d like to order some.
I found the boxes on Amazon, Square Deal Recording Boxes. Not cheap but sturdy and can be used for a lot of things. Check them out
I hope that there won't be many movings for me anymore.
Mr Finglish, only buy CDs and it is no problem! I know I will move at least once more and I’m not looking forward to it
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Well I have moved also CDs. They might be easier than vinyl. But together with all books... ;)
try moving 20,000 Lp's and 45's 5 times in the last 20 years .... i've been here for 8 years now and i dont want to move again , so i hear ya , but trust me 3000 is easy . 30 boxes no problem
Nope, I wouldn’t want to touch your collection. My previous collection was much larger until the flood took it out. Those moves I had movers do it. This was difficult but in two years I will do it hopefully for the last time
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 yeh i heard about the flood , worldwide news , sorry to hear that , i would have been devastated and i know you were , horrible situation , i really like your record store tours and record fair walk throughs , keep it up .
Moved 30k. Wasn’t that bad
WHAT! Not that bad! My back is killing me just thinking about that. OMG. When I was younger maybe, now, not sure I could. The boxing up alone on 3000 took awhile but then my job always had me traveling
@@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 I had planned ahead. Already had moved around half to a storage unit before moving. They just went there and loaded and stacked up in my new basement
It really is an adventure. Oy vey ✌🏻
You understand the pain Mazzy with your move to Portland. Could you imagine the crap you would have to go through to move your collection now! Two years we hope to buy a house but at least it will be local.
mn or wu I would be happy to take the leftovers😆. I sent a friends request on facebook in case your wondering who the heck it was.
Ken, I knew who it was on FB so I friended yu. I have been pretty quiet on it lately due to the job, hopefully I will be able to get some more free time.