Moving across country with over 1000 LP's


Hi guys and gals-I am contemplating moving to Arizona in the near future from NJ and wanted to get your suggestions on how to make sure the move isnt traumatic to the over 1000 LPs. Is there any way movers can prevent warpage of the records? Just was wondering if any moving companies have temperature-controlled vans. The temperature as you get out west in the summer can reach 112 or more and I'm sure it's even hotter inside a moving van. Anyone with experience in this? Many of the LP's I have are collectors items and I'd sure hate to see them ruined. Thanking you in advance!-Mrmitch
mrmitch
Uhaul makes perfect boxes for this. I have used them a few times to move my lps without issue.
In the quantity you're going to need you might check out U-Line's selection of boxes. They have a huge selection and are dramatically cheaper than buying singles from U-Haul. It looks as if this one or something similar would work and buying in bundles of 25 they're $1.22 each. Shipping is extremely quick.
Well packed lps can go pretty much anywhere. Years ago I shipped a few hundred lps over seas with household goods. They went by sea so I'm figuring they were subject to a lot more than standard movers would do. Oh yeah, they came back three years later without damage.
Mr Mitch,
Be sure to use high quality boxes.Dont skimp !!! I used boxes from U-Haul.
Everything survived the trip in perfect order
Pack tightly and mark the boxes with an arrow as to "this side up" but you are at the mercy of the movers.
I visited friends in Gilbert Az. You wont have to worry about warping once you get there.Very low humidity but I would think you already know that.
Best of luck in your new residence
I guess the bigger question is why on earth would you move to Arizona???

OK, just kidding (sort of). I have moved and stored LPs more times than I can count. Good boxes, tightly packed is the key.