Dave West Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 seen these , are they any good ? lot cheaper than the swan flight ones... Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 heres the swan flight one THIS ONES £20 DEARER THAN THE OTHER ONE...... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 seen these , are they any good ? lot cheaper than the swan flight ones... Dave Who stocks them Dave ? Prices ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Scotters Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 They look very similar to Swan and at first glance could be a bonus if you can stack a few on top of each other, which you can't do with the Swan cases if they're the same size (but they are very good I think and still worth a bit extra). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) ON EBAY NEO 100 BOX IS £24.99 + £4.50 POSTAGE NEO 200 BOX IS £34.99 POSTAGE FREE SWAN FLIGHT 100 BOX IS £40.00 + £9 POSTAGE SWAN FLIGHT 200 BOX IS £50.00 + £9 POSTAGE Dave Edited November 26, 2012 by Dave West Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 You got a buyers link to who's selling them please ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 LOL just as I posted the link appeared Thanks ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 seen these , are they any good ? lot cheaper than the swan flight ones... Dave I bought a light blue 200 7" one for SSW Dave - they're spot on and the price delivered you cannae grumble at. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 You got a buyers link to who's selling them please ? Ebay Rob. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dazdakin Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 In "tree colouers" be careful before you buy!! Spelling like that there got to be a catch Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 I bought a light blue 200 7" one for SSW Dave - they're spot on and the price delivered you cannae grumble at. WHATS SSW ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 WHATS SSW ? Yogi Haughtons Weekender - Scottish Soulful Weekender. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cca8aebc Edited November 26, 2012 by Russell Gilbert Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Markw Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is the Neo as strong and stirdy as the Swan? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is the Neo as strong and stirdy as the Swan? You'd have to go some to break it - you couldn't damage it under anything other than extreme conditions. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Markw Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 You'd have to go some to break it - you couldn't damage it under anything other than extreme conditions. I shall take that as an endorsing 'yes' then Barry. I need a new box. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest john s Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 You'd have to go some to break it - you couldn't damage it under anything other than extreme conditions. Was thinking about buying a couple of these - don't like the handle as much as the Swan one (looks a bit more vulnerable), like the stacking aspect though. Any idea if Beatin' Rhythm still do their flight cases - I've had one of theirs for 10 years, indestructible. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 They look very similar to Swan and at first glance could be a bonus if you can stack a few on top of each other, which you can't do with the Swan cases if they're the same size (but they are very good I think and still worth a bit extra). Have emailed company to see if they will stack,but looks to me like the handle would be in the way Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tommy1 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is the Neo as strong and stirdy as the Swan? No, they are not! I've been building boxes myself and I can see by the picture that the materials (corners etc) are much better (and more expencive) on the Swan box! The swan is a proper flight box, the other is not! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 They look very similar to Swan and at first glance could be a bonus if you can stack a few on top of each other, which you can't do with the Swan cases if they're the same size (but they are very good I think and still worth a bit extra). Doubt that you can stack them due to the raised handle 'fouling'. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulsalmon Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'll stick with Blakka,best of the lot 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Markw Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'll stick with Blakka,best of the lot Blacka? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulsalmon Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yep,bomb proof Mark,made to your own spec 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I shall take that as an endorsing 'yes' then Barry. I need a new box. For the money they are spot on Mark. What are people expecting to do to their record box anyway? Drop it off a motorway bridge? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Can anyone confirm whether the Neo boxes are stackable? As has been mentioned, it looks like the handle would prevent that from being possible. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stevie Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 For the money you can't beat the Swan boxes, but be aware the 100 box holds 80 records in card sleeves. Blacka Acoustics don't do themselves any favours. No prices on the website. Phone up and you get some guy on the factory floor who doesn't know the prices and the person in the office who does is always out. They may be good boxes but the poor first impressions don't inspire confidence. I gave up in the end and bought another Swan box. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Have to say that the last Swan 200 box I bought wasn't that well put together - the lid doesn't fit as flush as it should. Given that Swan are quite expensive, especially when you add shipping to Europe on top of the price, I reckon the Neo make could be worth a try - but only if they stack. I've got a couple of old 300 boxes I'd like to get rid of - the damn things weigh a ton! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Liljimmycrank Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Blakka boxes are roughly £65 for a 150 box, and that's with a 'spring loaded' handle. The reason i don't like the Swan or Neo boxes (as good a value for money as they are) is that a 200 box will rip your hands to bits with those types of handles. The Blakka ones are made to your requirements (probably why they don't have prices on the website), but you will get a personalised quote on enquiry through their website. Also worth noting the magma box bags. Expensive but very lightweight, very protective and travel friendly. For a budget box though, both the Neo and Swan look excellent buys. I agree though, doubt very much that you can stack the Neo boxes; Handle is clearly above the indented corners, and not enough clearence underneath from the next box to clear the handle 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 a 200 box will rip your hands to bits with those types of handles I carried one with a 12" bag and luggage across three train journies Jimmy and didn't have a problem. If I was walking miles with one maybe. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Liljimmycrank Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just my experience Barry. But then again, i work in an office so have girls hands Azza 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just my experience Barry. But then again, i work in an office so have girls hands Azza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I have a couple of Blacka Acoustics 7" record cases and am looking to buy another direct from them. I've tried to find them on their website. Can anybody send me a link direct to these 7" record cases, 'cos I sure as hell can't see them. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Reg Scott Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I have a couple of Blacka Acoustics 7" record cases and am looking to buy another direct from them. I've tried to find them on their website. Can anybody send me a link direct to these 7" record cases, 'cos I sure as hell can't see them. It's here Denbo https://www.blackaacoustics.co.uk/flight_standard.htm Just scroll down the page to find the Blacka Acoustics Vinyl Record Case Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 It's here Denbo https://www.blackaaco...ht_standard.htm Just scroll down the page to find the Blacka Acoustics Vinyl Record Case Thanks. But strange? The website I accessed was subtly different. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Can anyone confirm whether the Neo boxes are stackable? As has been mentioned, it looks like the handle would prevent that from being possible. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just got email back from seller NO you cannot stack them Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just got email back from seller NO you cannot stack them Dave Back to Swan for me then. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest john s Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'll stick with Blakka,best of the lot I realise that the indestructible box I got from Beatin' Rhythm ten-odd years ago is made by Blacka. Superb piece of kit - do you know if they make a two-row box? The one I have is one row, long, holds about 150, but I'd rather have two rows side by side... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 My Swan boxes are great but the handles are too narrow & I find em uncomfortable too. Them Blakka ones, the handles look better IMO. Best Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Patto Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 My Swan boxes are great but the handles are too narrow & I find em uncomfortable too. Them Blakka ones, the handles look better IMO. Best Russ I use one of those wrap around padded comfort handles that you find on canvas tool bags.They wrap perfectly around the Swan Flight handle and fasten with the velcro strip. They just detach when you want to take it off.Makes the 200 box a lot easier to carry 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Back to Swan for me then. In view of your last comment, I checked out the Swan website to look at how they might be stacked. I can see that the handles drop down into a slot that would keep them below or flush with the top surface of the box. However, won't the protective metal 'bumps' on each corner, top and bottom, keep you from stacking one box on top of another? These 'bump's would surely cause the boxes to slide off one another if you attempted to stack them. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ritchieandrew Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The linings on the Swan case I have is foam & as such is very prone to wear. Try and get a case with a carpet lining which is much more durable. Security wise padlocking anything with an "eyelet" type bracket to take a padlock is as much use as a trap door in a canoe. Also the lift off type hinges @ the back can be removed in seconds with a good bar or screwdriver. I had to add two Masterlocks to the larger one of mine (J.M.) @ the front, and on the other one (Swanflight) change the rear hinge to a solid type, and add a masterlock to make it totally secure. You pay enough for the records, soo make sure they are fully secure. And hey................don't loose or forget the keys once youve secured the box. !! Ricardo. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 In view of your last comment, I checked out the Swan website to look at how they might be stacked. I can see that the handles drop down into a slot that would keep them below or flush with the top surface of the box. However, won't the protective metal 'bumps' on each corner, top and bottom, keep you from stacking one box on top of another? These 'bump's would surely cause the boxes to slide off one another if you attempted to stack them. I have a couple of Swan 200s already. There's plenty of clearance between the handle and the base courtesy of the raised corners. They stack perfectly. Hold on, I'll take a quick pic. Here you go... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Whilst I appreciate any security measures are a wise move, if anyone swipes the box theyve got all the time in the world to sort out hinges n padlocks. With regards to the foam, I thought the foam absorbed shock ?, which obviously carpet wouldnt. Best Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Whilst I appreciate any security measures are a wise move, if anyone swipes the box theyve got all the time in the world to sort out hinges n padlocks. With regards to the foam, I thought the foam absorbed shock ?, which obviously carpet wouldnt. Best Russ Ah, but a 100% Wool Axminster with a top end underlay surely would T 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulsalmon Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Because of my disbility,i have d-rings attached to my blakka boxes,so i can attach a shoulder strap,plus if you collect from Blakka (stockport ) no vat Edited November 28, 2012 by soulsalmon Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jumpinjoan Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I have just bought from Blacka and while it did take a couple of calls to get hold of the lady in sales (my fault for ringing so late in the day) they couldn't have been more helpful Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) I have a couple of Swan 200s already. There's plenty of clearance between the handle and the base courtesy of the raised corners. They stack perfectly. Hold on, I'll take a quick pic. Here you go... But don't they slide off each other if slightly knocked from one side? What with raised corners in contact with raised corners. ie not much actual surface area. Just sayin' . . . . . . Edited November 28, 2012 by denbo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The linings on the Swan case I have is foam & as such is very prone to wear. Try and get a case with a carpet lining which is much more durable. Security wise padlocking anything with an "eyelet" type bracket to take a padlock is as much use as a trap door in a canoe. Also the lift off type hinges @ the back can be removed in seconds with a good bar or screwdriver. I had to add two Masterlocks to the larger one of mine (J.M.) @ the front, and on the other one (Swanflight) change the rear hinge to a solid type, and add a masterlock to make it totally secure. You pay enough for the records, soo make sure they are fully secure. And hey................don't loose or forget the keys once youve secured the box. !! Ricardo. Good point about the foam.Gets inside the sleeve as well. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 But don't they slide off each other if slightly knocked from one side? What with raised corners in contact with raised corners. ie not much actual surface area. Just sayin' . . . . . . No, they're designed to stack. The rounded 'balls' on the corners of the bottom of the box are indented, meaning that top and bottom of separate boxes fit snugly into one another... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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