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Offline Deedles

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #15 on: 24 January 2021, 06:25:48 PM »
Ryman have free delivery over £40 , and some RUBs on 15% off at mo
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Offline Mr. White

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #16 on: 26 January 2021, 01:23:04 PM »
Regarding storing minis in RUBs... I glued magentic sheets in mine and generally use washers as bases or glue magnets inside bases. This works great for home use, but what has been everyone’s experience with using RUBs to transport minis across town to the game shop and back? What about if moving houses? Do you trust these in the hands of movers?

Offline Citizen Sade

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #17 on: 26 January 2021, 02:00:46 PM »
That depends. I've had some magnabased 15mm AK-47 infantry bases move around a bit in the back of my car, but they're so light that no damage was done. I wouldn't risk it with individually based 25mm metal figures. Foam trays for them.

I'd never trust movers with my painted figures no matter how they were packed or based.

Offline levied troop

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #18 on: 26 January 2021, 02:01:03 PM »
I do much the same for my storage Jack, except I build foam board trays with a few dividers in them to provide more structure. Never had a problem transporting figures to shows and a recent house move had to shift 200 RUBs for a 5 hour journey and longer term storage.  No problems with the removal chaps who were very professional (firms may vary) and only 1 box had any obvious figure movement - fortunately no damage.

A layer of bubble wrap between box lid and figures was also useful I think.
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Offline syrinx0

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #19 on: 28 January 2021, 02:41:27 AM »
I suppose you could fill the RUB with foam pieces or puffed rice if you have to use movers.  I would lean towards moving them myself personally.   :)
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Offline Elbows

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #20 on: 28 January 2021, 04:38:56 PM »
If you had to trust movers, I think I'd put the RUBs inside normal boxes...and then consider dumping packing peanuts inside the rubs to help mitigate anything shaking loose.
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Offline fastolfrus

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #21 on: 17 February 2021, 03:18:12 PM »
The Range sometimes have them too.
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Offline sleep when Im lead

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Re: Really Useful boxes
« Reply #22 on: 28 February 2021, 07:47:20 AM »
If you are still interested and in the UK, ASDA have a good deal on.

 

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