Getting your treasured records and tapes to us safely and undamaged is very important. It is equally important that we return them to you in the same condition as they arrived.

You may wish to send them by a specialist parcel carrier or by post - the choice is yours.

You may decide to send a cassette tape copy of your most treasured vinyl recordings. Not only will this ensure that your records can't be damaged or lost, it will also cost less. We have reduced the price of making a cd from a tape. If you prefer to do this, please send the record title and  track details together with labeling details with your order. Also, and this is most important - make sure the taped reproduction is of the highest quality possible.

We request that you take responsibility for packing and the cost of transportation to us - we will take responsibility for their return to you, and pay the return cost, even if it more than our standard p&p price - and, of course, this includes the cost of packing and sending your new cd.

The Royal Mail gives advice about packing a variety of items to be sent through the post in a booklet called "All You Need to Know" which is available from your local Post Office.

The recommendations they suggest for Records (vinyl discs) and Audio Cassettes is printed below:

Records (vinyl discs)

Preparation: Sandwich between thick cardboard. Surround with soft packing material.

Packaging: Wrap in strong paper, seal with tape and clearly mark package "RECORDS - DO NOT BEND"

Audio Cassettes (computer disks, video cassettes & cd's)

Preparation: Wrap soft packing material at least 2cm around each item.

Packaging: A rigid purpose made container.

The Post Office also recommends "special delivery" for valuable items.

Some other useful hints & information:

DO NOT sent your records in unprotected packaging.

Mark your package "RECORDS - DO NOT BEND"

An LP in it's cover measures about 13" x 13"

10 LP's weigh about 5 - 6lbs (approx. 2.75kg)

10 LP's are approximately 1.5" in height.