[influence]

Recently I've made 3 purchases with POW (my very first 3!) which I have not received yet (hopefully soon!), however I have heard that POW does not tape the lids on the tubes... Is this rumor true? If so, I am kind of scared to see what ends up here on my end (in the US). What are all your experiences like with their packaging? Thanks.

[Octopus UK]

I too have recently bought my first three prints from POW and they did come with both ends taped up to stop them opening by accident.

[biggayal]

I've brought quite a few prints through POW now ;D and have never had any problems with their condition. The lids have never been secured though, but mine aren't travelling across the Atlantic ....

[dundun]

I'm pretty sure that they will replace your print if it gets damaged in transit.

[Tyler Durden]

I recently received my first print from POW. It was sent by recorded delivery but neither end was taped up. The print was still in the tube though and it was in good condition so I'm not bothered. If it was travelling across the Atlantic I'm sure they'd part with some tape for good measure though.

[goffy]

I once had a Modern Toss which seemed to have been opened by the postman and was creased when I got it. POW changed it and taped up the replacement. When I bought my 3 Micallef in Feb. one of the tubes had no lid on it but the print was there and in excellent condition. Most other places I have bought from tape up the lids on the tubes.

[Tyler Durden]

I think by the looks of them, Black Rat press use reinforced steel in their cardboard tubes!

[azlan]

I heard similar stories about POW's packaging, which sounds too risky for me.
I figure a little tape and a little extra effort is all it takes.
(See pic of how we mailed out the charity prints...)

[absyrd]

I've gotten some with the "Fragile" tape and some with nothing. Every single one thus far has been in tip-top shape.

[gbh]

that must have been a fun day at the post office.

BTW Azlan - received my print.

Pukka

[Daniel Silk]

I have never had a taped up tube from POW, but they have always arrived safe and sound ;D

One thing I will say is - if you ever have a taped up tube, ALWAYS remove all the tape from the end you are going to take the print out from Its never happened to me, but I can imagine prints being damaged by getting stuck to the tape

[Curley]

Nuff said....

[gbh]

Yes BRP is the undisputed Bazooka king of tubes, bomb proof.

Mike Snell sent me a blek print one between two pieces of MDF all the way to Australia from the UK, wicked.

[Run Pig Run]

i don't care about sellotape on the tubes but i wish they would spell my name right.

[irf2112]

bombhugger said:

i don't care about sellotape on the tubes but i wish they would spell my name right.

What did they put down? "Bombbugger"?

[RBK]

BRPs are more enforced than SOSs??? I was contemplating using a can opener for the metal tube SOS uses (no joke!)

And to answer your question byinfluence: I've bought a few prints from POW and they've made it to the US with no issues.

[beejoir1]

You lucky buggers get free print gloves in your SoS orders this month, this paper is nice, very nice, but it could get marked very easily, so have a look in the top of the tube to find them!

www.souledoutstudios.com/SouledOutStudiosHome.html

[corblimeylimey]

Nice one Beejoir. Did you give me a free print in with No 6?

[irf2112]

Is it me or has POWs packaging care dropped a little. By this I mean prints used to be covered in the acid free paper with care (entire print covered neatly). Now they seemed to be bunged together with no regard to where the acid free sheet sits (Not covering the print fully). Also, for some reason prints are taking ages to get out of the tubes... Maybe its just me

[dwight]

I've had terrible luck with shipping altogether. I just got DHL to pay me for a banksy print they destroyed from the UK to US, and on the very same day received a damaged monster print. It never ends for me...fortunately POW takes care of its customers with replacements unlike DHL who seem to try to make it as difficult as possible to collect on damages.
What's funny about the monsters print from POW though is that the tube wasn't damaged at all, but rather it looks like someone took it out, then when replacing it in the tube didn't get it all the way in, but put the lid on anyway, smashing one of the edges....
Wish there was a better way to get prints to the US..

[Ågentßacardi]

hhmacbuyandsell said:

I've had terrible luck with shipping altogether. I just got DHL to pay me for a banksy print they destroyed from the UK to US, and on the very same day received a damaged monster print. It never ends for me...fortunately POW takes care of its customers with replacements unlike DHL who seem to try to make it as difficult as possible to collect on damages.
What's funny about the monsters print from POW though is that the tube wasn't damaged at all, but rather it looks like someone took it out, then when replacing it in the tube didn't get it all the way in, but put the lid on anyway, smashing one of the edges....
Wish there was a better way to get prints to the US..

That's mighty unfortunate. I've purchased quite a few prints from POW (to Los Angeles), the tubes have always been left unsealed at the ends, but I've had no prints damaged thus far, which I've always thought was quite miraculous. I've been lucky, I guess.

Just wondering: Do you have a postman with a bad attitude? The reason I ask is because I've previously had a bad experience with a particularly nosy postman who would basically open unsealed packages to see what was inside. A few neighbors and I got together, caught him in the act one day, and reported his arse. He got fired, and we got a much nicer, more respectful postman and haven't had any damaged packages ever since. Perhaps your postman is shady like that too?

[Ripper1331]

My signed Napalm arrived with no lids on either end. Print was fine but I had never seen a print shipped like that.

Other prints I've ordered from them had not had tape on them but the ends stayed on.

Good luck!

byinfluence said:

Recently I've made 3 purchases with POW (my very first 3!) which I have not received yet (hopefully soon!), however I have heard that POW does not tape the lids on the tubes... Is this rumor true? If so, I am kind of scared to see what ends up here on my end (in the US). What are all your experiences like with their packaging? Thanks.

[dwight]

No, it's not my postman. I get my mail at a UPS rented box so they sign for my packages letters, usps, etc... They are actually really nice and are particularly careful to not be nosy and to treat packages with care...

I wonder if it wasn't customs or even pow just putting the lid on without seeing the edge was still hanging out a little....

[Run Pig Run]

its organised gangs working for royal mail - they see a POW tube, nick it and replace it with a fake print.

[dwight]

Right on Bombhugger, that's been my theory all along...

[irf2112]

i think POW are reading this thread... Got a Faile Mermaid I've been waiting for and it was packed with a bit of 'loving'.... Well done POW...

[buddings]

i ordered a print 2 days ago and it arrived today!!! wow, in the past its taken weeks

[dwight]

Has anyone heard of Dave Kinsey? I buy his prints here in the US and he does an awesome job with shipping them. I wish I knew how to do the picture function, but I will try to describe how he shipped my most recent print.
He takes the print wraps it in paper rolled up and puts it inside a tube. Then he puts foam around each end of the tube. Then he puts that in a tube that is about 2 inches larger. It fits snuggly inside the larger tube. Excellent packaging and I think it also keeps nosy mail people from taking it out just to look..

[whoever]

Yes Kinsey packs well, mine arrived in the same type of packaging.

[irf2112]

Just a shame nothing of Kinsey has recently caught my eye. I think his early stuff was better.