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In the Thread: To move audio equipment in another home.
Post Subject: The Myth of the "Museum Movers"Posted by Paul S on: 2/9/2010
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I have been involved in moving several galleries and a museum and I can tell you it's all about the people, as opposed to how the company they work for bills itself. Big donors would have heart attacks if they saw how stuff gets tossed around and jumbled together.
Jessie is correct about "wasting floor space" and taking more trips to facilitate this. My idea is to start the stuff where you think it will wind up, to preclude shifting around while transporting. Stuff does need to be tied off and wedged into the floor space however, to keep it from tipping, falling or sliding around.
I also agree with taking one's time and regularly feeding the crew; but based on experience I recommend holding off on alcohol until the work is done. And by taking one's time I mean moment-to-moment and short-ish days, as well. Most silliness and damage happens when folks get tired and/or rushed.
Boxes are available that exactly fit an LP jacket. Small, tightly packed boxes is the way to go with LPs. The right boxes can be labeled, stacked and "trucked" safely. It takes a long time to pack the LPs, so start on that well before you plan to move.
One of the keys to "successful" moving, IMO, is to have plenty of "overlap" time, where you have full access to both dwellings during the move. A week is the minimum to move a household, IMO.
Best regards,
Paul SRerurn to Romy the Cat's Site