jaz

We have photos in albums and photos in boxes. Will they survive the trip over the equator?

I am concerned about the humidity wrecking the photos since we lost quite a few years ago from storing them in a damp cellar (yes, stupid I know).

Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience?

Sandra

Check of course with your shippers - ours came over absolutely fine, albums, boxes, framed one etc. You could of course take out all the negatives and leave those in the UK until the first lot arrive and then get the negatives posted over - just to be on the safe side. Or get them scanned by a company onto disk etc.

Lots of options, but none of my advice did I take up myself, just ended up too busy when the time came, so we packed the lot. As the crate was for single usage only and sealed and insured we took the 'risk' which we considered low.

Don't worry too much

Cheers

jaz

Thank you for that. I really couldnt get the mountain of photos scanned, and some are from other people. I think that we may risk it unless somebody comes back with a horror story!

brian.w

i was wondering while on the subject of photos my folks have millions of pics in albums etc and i was thinking of getting them all and putting them on cds.

but for me to scan them and then burn a cd it would take me ages and a lot effort i was wondering if there was a company that did such a service my folks have tons of pics and some very old and not replaceable and it would be a shame to have them damaged.

i just thought it would be nice to keep them all in cds anyone got info on this

Sandra

I have no personal recommendation, friends and family in different parts of the world have done some and have been pleased with the result, even heard about one lot of phots being put on a video - so the foggies could view on something other than the computer!

Do not think it is that cheap cause of the time as you have already mentioned, but worth doing a google search or the like - here is one I found for AUS http://www.pcx.com.au/asp/VCD_PhotoCD.asp

and it came with a cost sheet, anyway worth asking for quotes when you find one in your area?

Good luck

yafm

If you are worried about damp damage just put some silica gell sachets in with the albums to keep them dry if needs be

mr mover

go to your local convienence store ,get some plastic tubs ,or polystyrene boxes with lids , put albums or photo packs on their edges , sachet of silica gel, in each box tape the edges shut, and write this way up only/top load ,,on the boxes , no worries..... MM

yvsie

where can i buy silica gel sachets????

yafm

You can get silica from a company called RS (Radio Spares) ask your local electrician who will have a catalogue.They supply by mail order.I have their details on cd somewhere will look it out and post details cat number, phone number etc later. Colin

whisky

Pleased you posted that question Yvsie.

Whisky

yvsie

hmmph whisky...now dont you just wish that you were a hoarder and saved all those silly little packets that you get in almost everything.....

whisky

Threw 2 packets away that I had in a new pair of shoes.
Oh well, I will have to go and buy another pair.

Imelda Marcos

yvsie

think of the money that we could save eh??...do all our clothes shopping..which ofcourse is absolutely necessary and save the silica gel sachets...hence the saving...wont have to buy any!!!!!!!


now isnt that a good idea...retail therapy!!!!!

whisky

Brilliant idea!!!! Thats 2 pairs I will go and buy!!!

Imelda

PeteY

Don't know if they still do, but a chemists will normally stock silica gel, which you can stick in little bags made of muslin yourself...