Sending TVs - you have to be aware of that

You have to be careful when sending TVs: TV sets can be quite sensitive. We tell you what is important when it comes to packaging and shipping.

Tips for sending TVs

TVs can be easily damaged when sent. LCD and LED TVs are slightly less susceptible to damage than plasma devices. For all TV types, a few minimum preparations should be made before transport by third parties:

• To protect the screen of your TV set, you can first attach an electrostatic film to the display.
• In any case, you should buy bubble wrap.
• Remove all removable parts from the television and wrap the device in the bubble wrap.
• Either wrap it relatively airtight or put the TV in a bag that you glue. This prevents dust from entering the device.
• Then wrap the other parts, such as the foot, the remote control and the power plug, individually in bubble wrap. Otherwise their corners could damage the display.
• If you still have the original box including the styrofoam, pack the parts here.
• If you don't have a box at hand, ask for shops in your area: every major supermarket, electronics, office supplies and furniture store usually has boxes and styrofoam in abundance.
• Glue the cardboard well with parcel tape.
• Plasma TVs should always be transported upright. Here it is advisable to have the device transported by a forwarding company.
• In this case you should put the "transport upright" symbol on the box. These are two underlined arrows pointing up.
• If you want to be on the safe side, lock the TV upright on a Euro pallet or a one-way pallet.
• If a freight forwarder is too expensive for you, you can send the lashed television as insured bulky goods.
• Send any other parts, such as wall bracket, AV receiver and BluRay player, preferably separately. Corners can destroy the display and a television that is loaded with the weight of a wall bracket for hours can deform and break due to the load.