Questions about Window Cards

[LesWickedly]

Hi! Couldn't seem to find another thread on this so just started a new one.

I'm going back to New York soon and always like to purchase Window Cards, but was wondering how people have brought them back in the past? (traveling by Plane) I've shipped them back to me before, but sometimes that totals out to $45, so I was wondering if there was a cheaper/easier way to do so.

Also a pretty basic question, but what frames does everyone use that are cheap, but protective? I've heard great things about Playbillstore, but buying more than one proves to also be very costly, so just wondering if anyone has found cheaper solutions. Thanks for any help!

[Eliza2]

I bring mine back on the plane in a plastic bag as a carry-on. I either put it on top of the other bags in the overhead bin, or if I have a window seat, I stand up the bag between the side of the plane and the seat in front of me.

I will also sometimes take with me 2 pieces of cardboard to put them between to help protect them. I either cut the cardboard from a box or pick up some of those Fed Ex shipping boxes that haven't been folded together yet.

And I use the Playbill frames. They aren't cheap, but I'll wait until they're doing a sale (in fact I think they started a 10% off sale today on all their frames) and stock up then.

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

I keep my wc in NYC with friends, unless I can drive them back home. I get frames from Walmart. Just order a frame thats the size of the poster. Works good and is a little cheaper.

[pc1145N]

When I purchased my rolling suitcase, I made sure that windowcards would fit. I put them in a bag with plenty of cardboard to keep them from bending. Then when I pack the suitcase, I make sure they're supported both on top and underneath so they don't bend during the trip. I've never had a problem getting them home in perfect condition.

[10086sunset]

I would try and find some hard plastic covers. 

You can pack your window cards  safely and know that your posters will not get damaged.

[jonartdesigns]

Quadro Frames sells kits to assemble window card frames. They're I believe $60 for 4 frames, which isn't cheap (it used to be 6 for $40) but it's a cheaper option than most. 

[Yero my Hero]

I second Quadro Frames, I buy all my window card frames there. The frames are not difficult to assemble, they are exactly the right size, they are MUCH cheaper than anything else I have ever found, and the quality is nice. The glass is real glass, not plastic like Playbill frames. 

[Lot666]

I bring a small cardboard poster mailing tube with me, and very carefully roll the card and place it in the tube. When I get home, I unroll the card on a table and place books or similar flat/weighty objects on top for a few days to flatten it out.