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Author Topic: Grey Boxes for shipping Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 11-23-2003 09:59 PM                     If this is already posted. Please forgive me. When I recieved Gothika, The reels came in a gray box. I also had the box with Radio. Can anyone tell me if this is the new way of packing reels? BTW I did notive that they werent Technicolor.  |  IP: Logged Adam Fraser Master Film Handler Posts: 499 From: Houghton Lake, MI, USA Registered: Dec 2001 posted 11-23-2003 10:51 PM                        They have came to us 3 or 4 times in the last couple months. Seem pretty decent, at least they arent all beat up.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Sisemore Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day! Posts: 3061 From: Rockwall TX USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-24-2003 12:42 AM                     Assuming you are referring to the corrugated-plastic boxes that one single print can fit into (up to 7 reels), they have been around for a number of years, originally by Fox (hence they are sometimes called 'Fox Boxes' even if a non-Fox print ships in them) and in the past couple years many of the other ETS-served distributors are using the 'Fox Box' for their prints... -Aaron  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 11-24-2003 12:52 AM                     http://www.film-tech.com/reviews/review42.html These boxes were a good try but they need to be improved on, especially making them easier to close. I do like the wide handle, much more comfortable than carrying cans. Original thread Someone should be along to close this soon.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Sisemore Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day! Posts: 3061 From: Rockwall TX USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-24-2003 12:28 PM                     Chris, I believe he is referring to the corrugated fold-up boxes (the original 'Fox Box' that is now in use on films from all the ETS-handled distributors), not the new hard plastic cases that I believe only Fox uses. -Aaron  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 11-24-2003 01:51 PM                     Oh, well in that case, the fox box is ok but I hate having all the weight on one side. It just makes it akward to carry. I think the new plastic cans are a step up from the Fox Box.  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 11-24-2003 02:38 PM                     I hate these damn boxes. Sometimes if the cardboard is worn when you go to pick it up by the handle the whole top opens up and scratches your hand to pieces. Not to mention when its a full 7 reels, I have a hard time picking it up! You should see me trying to make my way upstairs gasping for air because the darn thing is so heavy....grrrr. For the record, I'm not the only one I've heard complain about the weight, male or female. I'd rather have the banged up cans that at least even off the weight using both arms. In my personal opinion, the gray boxes would be good if they used 2 per film, more like the cans. The boxes are better then the cans in the style (all though that could use a little work too) but the whole movie in one box is a real pain.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 11-24-2003 03:12 PM                     I agree with rachel. A 3 reel size Fox box wouldn't be too bad. No more than 4 reel slots though.  |  IP: Logged Travis Hubrig Expert Film Handler Posts: 175 From: Minot ND, USA Registered: May 2003 posted 11-24-2003 03:26 PM                     I also agree, But do you think it is easier to ship and track as one package? There have been a number of times when technicolor driver shows up and asks for two movies, or two cans. From time to time when it is a different carrier it gets even more complicated... I will tell the driver I have 'a' movie and when he gets multiple cans he gets confused... I guess that is the reasoning behind a single 'Fox Box'  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 11-24-2003 03:32 PM                     True Travis, I would assume it saves time in the depot and for the delivery drivers (tracking purposes). But I would also assume that lugging those boxes around not only is an inconvenience for the projectionist but also delivery people and the people in the depot. Not to mention bad for your back! I guess there is a plus and a minus depending on which way you look at it.  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-24-2003 03:40 PM                        I don't see the problem with shipping films in two containers. Has anyone really ever gotten only half a movie? Three- and four-can shipments are annoying because they require either two people or two trips between the lobby and the booth, but those shipments would require two fox boxes, anyway, and I don't know of anyone who can carry two of those things at once.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 11-24-2003 05:13 PM                     Gods and Generals came in two boxes. I really think they should just imporve the plastic cans, make them easier to close and latch. The reel slots do work nicely if the reels are inserted correctly.  |  IP: Logged Travis Hubrig Expert Film Handler Posts: 175 From: Minot ND, USA Registered: May 2003 posted 11-24-2003 05:52 PM                     I can carry two boxes at a time, I am HE-MAN... You are right I have never received half of a movie, Its kinda funny but a few times I have received a film from an alternate carrier, (taxi or at the airport) and had two of the metal cans duct-taped toghether... That was flippin' heavy! But we all know how easy it is for the airline to lose things.  |  IP: Logged Adam Martin I'm not even gonna point out the irony. Posts: 3686 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 11-24-2003 06:32 PM                     I've received half a print shipment on at least two occasions. I believe it was attributed to a missing label once and the other time my competitor received the other can with his prints.  |  IP: Logged Michael Cunningham Expert Film Handler Posts: 186 From: Anchorage, AK Registered: Nov 1999 posted 11-25-2003 12:28 AM                     I have never received only one can of a two can movie. But I have received two cans both containing reels #4 - #8. Works out to the same thing I suppose. - Mike  |  IP: Logged

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