keymomachine Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I bought a scotch brand tape gun a couple years ago and I've never gotten the hang of it. I've been using the same Duck brand 3" core plastic dispenser for like 12 years. Anyone have a dispenser they swear by? Duck makes a really nice small core one but I've got so much 3" core tape already on hand. Obviously overthinking but that's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 hour ago, keymomachine said: I bought a scotch brand tape gun a couple years ago and I've never gotten the hang of it. I've been using the same Duck brand 3" core plastic dispenser for like 12 years. Anyone have a dispenser they swear by? Duck makes a really nice small core one but I've got so much 3" core tape already on hand. Obviously overthinking but that's what I do. I use these without an issue. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWZ9EDP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmjod Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 This is a little pricey, but it's the best tape gun you'll ever buy. Tach-It EX3 3" Wide Heavy Duty Tape Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9QRXB8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmjod Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Anyone here have a uline free shipping code that actually works? Maybe a unique one that they don't plan on using before it expires? PM me if you do. I was going to place an order today and thought I'd at least check to see if there are any useful codes out there. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, pharmjod said: Anyone here have a uline free shipping code that actually works? Maybe a unique one that they don't plan on using before it expires? PM me if you do. I was going to place an order today and thought I'd at least check to see if there are any useful codes out there. Thanks! next one starts 6/10 FVULXR they only change the 2nd letter on those so can basically go through the alphabet trying them to see, they'll either say expired or doesn't exist until the next one that is coming up shows up. Edited May 23, 2022 by ravenb99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 YMMV, I got email from Staples with a personalized coupon code for $15 off $70 order Finding boxes that are not OOS on their website is another matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Holy inflation Batman !!! 8x6x4 boxes from ebayshippingsupplies: Jan 2020: $48.50 / 100 boxes May 2021: $51.66 / 100 boxes November 2022: $68.22 / 100 boxes https://www.ebay.com/itm/254763801699 Ebay need to increase their shipping supply coupon from $50 off (Premium Store) to at least $65 to cover the price increases 👎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Oh thats why i see a lot of polymailers from retailers can't afford boxes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatttcat Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Figured I’d ask this here.Does anyone have any recommendations for rolling shelving racks? I have limited space so easy movement of boxed sets is ideal for my setup.Something like the attached image, just figured I’d fish for a recommendation before diving into amazon. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) I have used a bunch of these for about 5 years. I've never had an issue. Just be careful to lift the LEGO box off the shelf and don't slide it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/385079605428 Edited December 16, 2022 by raindog 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I use this one from Costco when they have it in store for under $100. They are getting more expensive by the year. This is only 18" deep so it is too narrow for the $100+ MSRP sets, but not bad for $70ish sets https://www.costco.com/trinity-6-tier-wire-shelving-rack%2c-48"-x-18"-x-72"-nsf%2c-includes-wheels.product.100412448.html Looks like Costco has 24" deep rack on their website. These wider racks would probably be harder to maneuver in limited space. https://www.costco.com/.product.100143963.html One thing to consider is whatever you put on the shelves are going to shift a bit and even fall down to the floor when you move the rack This can be minimized by putting the sets in bins instead of directly on shelves, but this also means you won't be able to maximize the space usage for each shelf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymomachine Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 1 hour ago, scatttcat said: Figured I’d ask this here. Does anyone have any recommendations for rolling shelving racks? I have limited space so easy movement of boxed sets is ideal for my setup. Something like the attached image, just figured I’d fish for a recommendation before diving into amazon. Thanks! I've built myself a pretty functional archival rolling rack system with appliance rollers attached to 48 x 24" boltless shelving. But I love tinkering and doing silly stuff like this. I also keep my sets boxed like this to keep dust off them and protect them from any possible basement moisture. I'm sure the wire shelving system would work great. I use a big 48 x 18" one from Target as my pantry shelf - very sturdy. They used to sell a wheel kit for theirs that was really nice and way underpriced but it seems like they maybe got wise to that and discontinued it. You can also buy covers for the standard size shelves or cut your own from various materials if you see the need. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I have used a bunch of these for about 5 years. https://www.ebay.com/itm/385079605428 How does your wife feel about that? Or are we not talking about the right part of the image?Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 31 minutes ago, Phil B said: How does your wife feel about that? I've been divorced for almost 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Darth_Raichu said: One thing to consider is whatever you put on the shelves are going to shift a bit and even fall down to the floor when you move the rack I've never had that problem. Medium and large sets, I store on edge. For <$20 sets, I just lay flat and stack. Edited December 16, 2022 by raindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymomachine Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 5 hours ago, scatttcat said: Figured I’d ask this here. Does anyone have any recommendations for rolling shelving racks? I have limited space so easy movement of boxed sets is ideal for my setup. Something like the attached image, just figured I’d fish for a recommendation before diving into amazon. Thanks! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-4-Tier-Wire-Shelf-Unit-Black-18-Dx48-W-Capacity-2400-lbs/54876416 Just came across these, seems like it would work nicely, even comes with the casters and shelf covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdw Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Anyone have a current Uline free shipping code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrickClique Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Any suggestions on what people are using for Storage-quality tape? I have been working off a huge stock of Duck HP260, but am about to run out and need to reorder. Looks like the price has gone astronomical since that last bulk order a few years ago. And there appear to be plenty of cheap alternatives out there. I pack sets in advance of selling them. Some sit for a year or more before they finally ship. Some sets go into deep storage. In both cases, I need a tape that will stay on for the long haul and also survive shipping afterwards. Most tape reviews only focus on the latter. The HP260 had performed admirably. Just can’t choke the $40 Amazon wants for 8 rolls now! I’m curious to hear what people here have found. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, TheBrickClique said: Any suggestions on what people are using for Storage-quality tape? I have been working off a huge stock of Duck HP260, but am about to run out and need to reorder. Looks like the price has gone astronomical since that last bulk order a few years ago. And there appear to be plenty of cheap alternatives out there. I pack sets in advance of selling them. Some sit for a year or more before they finally ship. Some sets go into deep storage. In both cases, I need a tape that will stay on for the long haul and also survive shipping afterwards. Most tape reviews only focus on the latter. The HP260 had performed admirably. Just can’t choke the $40 Amazon wants for 8 rolls now! I’m curious to hear what people here have found. Thanks! I like this stuff and it's comparable to the Staples tape I've always used. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QDYN9VR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 After many years, I finally tried these sticker removal tools. Apply some heat and use one of these and they work miracles compared to trying to scrape up a corner with a razor blade. https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Peelers-Label-Sticker-Remover/dp/B0068QIQVA/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, exciter1 said: After many years, I finally tried these sticker removal tools. Apply some heat and use one of these and they work miracles compared to trying to scrape up a corner with a razor blade. https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Peelers-Label-Sticker-Remover/dp/B0068QIQVA/ Wow. You really have been living in the 1800s 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, ravenb99 said: Wow. You really have been living in the 1800s Now I need to find an alternative to shipping stuff in Raisin Bran boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, exciter1 said: Now I need to find an alternative to shipping stuff in Raisin Bran boxes. About 5-6 years ago, I ordered the R2-D2 set 8009 from a guy on eBay. It shipped in a Captain Crunch box. Was that you? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 6 hours ago, raindog said: About 5-6 years ago, I ordered the R2-D2 set 8009 from a guy on eBay. It shipped in a Captain Crunch box. Was that you? Sorry about that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmpirate Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 hours ago, exciter1 said: After many years, I finally tried these sticker removal tools. Apply some heat and use one of these and they work miracles compared to trying to scrape up a corner with a razor blade. https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Peelers-Label-Sticker-Remover/dp/B0068QIQVA/ Wow, sometimes you think you know the sellers on there. Who are you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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