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post #1 of 15
7/23/07 at 5:14pm
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So I know the Ikea Expedit shelf is very popular for this, and I may end up buying one at some point. But, I would like to find a "slimmer" option if possible. The smallest Expedit comes in these dimensions:

Width: 58 5/8 "
Depth: 15 3/8 "
Height: 31 1/8 "

Does anyone know of a shelving unit that's about half as wide as this? Basically just one row of shelves similar to the Expedit.

I live in a tiny Manhattan apartment with very limited floor space, so I need something that is narrow yet tall. My ceilings are relatively high.

Any help, or even just vinyl storage talk within this thread is encouraged.
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post #2 of 15
7/23/07 at 5:44pm
Sorry, I have no idea what an Expedit looks like but you might like the stacking crate that TTVJ make.
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post #3 of 15
7/23/07 at 5:50pm
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This is the biggest Expedit they make. PERFECT size shelves for vinyl as well:

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post #4 of 15
7/23/07 at 5:54pm
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And wow, why are those vinyl crates $100? Is that just for one?
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post #5 of 15
7/23/07 at 5:59pm
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Originally Posted by narticus View Post
And wow, why are those vinyl crates $100? Is that just for one?
exactly what I was thinking, that's a little steep for me
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post #6 of 15
7/23/07 at 6:03pm
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Just found these: http://www.downstairsrecords.com/accessories/crates/

You can get 5 for the price of one of TTVJ's.
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post #7 of 15
7/24/07 at 3:05am
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Some other budget alternatives:

http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Furnis...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

http://www.eatmybeats.com/product_in...roducts_id/125

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=14
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post #8 of 15
7/30/07 at 2:21pm
If you live in Manhattan you must be familiar with Gothic Cabinet Craft. They have 30" wide vinyl storage shelves that can go up to six rows high at very reasonable prices compared to what the audiophile world offers.

If you need to go tall and super cheap, metal shelving from a home improvement store. Throw curtains over it for esthetics.
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post #9 of 15
7/30/07 at 4:31pm
I own 2 of the Bags Unlimited plastic boxes and they're great. I wouldn't stack them though when they're full of LPs, even if they say they're stackable. If you do stack them, the LPs wouldn't be that accessible because they're strongest stacked bottom on top with lids.
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post #10 of 15
7/31/07 at 11:24am
i thought thats what goodwills are for
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post #11 of 15
7/31/07 at 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by zowie View Post
If you live in Manhattan you must be familiar with Gothic Cabinet Craft. They have 30" wide vinyl storage shelves that can go up to six rows high at very reasonable prices compared to what the audiophile world offers.
Here is there link.

http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/pr...roducts_id=636

Here is another one that has caught my interest:

http://www.corefurniture.com/

Click under the Media Storage button.
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post #12 of 15
7/31/07 at 11:19pm
If you plan to stack records on the Ikea shelving, you will need to add reinforcement. Rekkids iz heavy! I visited a fella with a room full of records covering all the walls, and he had added an additional vertical support to the middle of every shelf.

See ya
Steve
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post #13 of 15
8/2/07 at 3:00am
i love my expedit as it's shelves are perfect for vinyl! i believe the expedit units come in 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 shelves, or at least they used to. i think they may make smaller pieces that have essentially the dimensions of a row from the expedit that are ~2x5 shelves.
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post #14 of 15
8/2/07 at 9:29am
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I have one of these, I purchased based on positive comments from JMT who owns several. I have no complaints at all, its very sturdy and does the job.
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post #15 of 15
8/2/07 at 10:53am
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Originally Posted by narticus View Post
So I know the Ikea Expedit shelf is very popular for this, and I may end up buying one at some point. But, I would like to find a "slimmer" option if possible.
Have you checked out the Ikea Traby shelves? They have a more "rustic" look than the Expedit, and I don't own one so I don't know how durable they are compared to any of the options above, but they come in 1x1, 1x2, & 4x4 arrangements.

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