Orozco Romero prints ship flat inside rigid packaging

The short answer is flat, not rolled. The longer answer is that the Orozco Romero print shipping method depends on whether the edition is a poster or a canvas, and the packaging differs accordingly. Here is what actually happens to the print between the workshop and your door.

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The short answer

Orozco Romero prints ship flat, packed between rigid boards inside a reinforced carton. Canvas editions are wrapped and boxed separately. Rolled shipping is not used for framed poster prints because the surface is too easy to crease. Expect the package to arrive as a flat, boxed sheet, not a tube.

Why flat matters more than the label

A print that arrives flat has fewer handling points than one that arrives rolled. The surface of a poster print is the part you notice first, and a crease across it is hard to live with once the frame is up. Shipping flat removes the main risk at the cost of a slightly larger parcel. That trade-off is deliberate. The Orozco Romero print shipping method is built around the surface, not around saving on packing volume. If you are choosing between a poster and a canvas, the poster is the one that benefits most from flat handling.

Canvas editions follow a different logic. They are wrapped and boxed rather than sandwiched between boards, because the fabric side tolerates a small amount of flex that a printed paper surface does not. The question of how are their prints packaged for delivery has two answers, one for each format. Neither answer involves a tube. If you want the format that is least fussy to receive, the framed poster is the one that arrives most ready to handle.

What the package actually looks like

The poster print is placed between two stiff boards, then sealed inside a carton that is sized to leave as little movement as possible. Tape is used on the carton, not on the print. The boards keep the sheet from bending in transit, which is the most common source of damage for a flat-packed print. A small amount of movement inside the box is unavoidable, but the boards absorb most of it. The package is heavier than a rolled tube and may require a hand to carry it through a narrow doorway.

Canvas editions are wrapped in a protective layer and placed in a box that fits the stretched or mounted surface. They are not rolled, and they are not shipped with the canvas face exposed. If you are comparing formats before ordering, the choice between canvas and framed poster is covered in how to choose between canvas and framed poster prints. The packaging question is separate from the format question, but the two are often asked together.

What to check on arrival

Open the carton on a flat surface, not on a bed or sofa.
Check the corners first, since that is where a board can press into the print.
Lay the print flat before removing any wrapping so it does not curl unexpectedly.
Keep the packaging until you are sure the print is undamaged.

What can still go wrong

Flat shipping reduces risk. It does not remove it. A corner can be pressed in a crowded delivery vehicle, and a board can shift enough to leave a mark if the carton is dropped. These are real possibilities, not theoretical ones. The most common damage on arrival is a corner dent or a surface mark from something inside the box shifting. Most of the time the print is fine, but it is worth looking before you sign off on the delivery.

If something is wrong, the handling instructions matter less than the policy that covers the return. Auvrique's shipping and refund positions are summarized in Auvrique shipping policy and Auvrique refund policy. Those documents are the place to check what counts as damage and what the next step is. The print itself is not the right place to start that conversation.

A flat-packed print arrives with fewer handling points than a rolled one. That is the whole point of the extra board and the heavier carton.

Key takeaways

Orozco Romero prints ship flat, packed between rigid boards inside a reinforced carton.
Canvas editions are wrapped and boxed separately rather than rolled.
The main risk on arrival is a corner dent or a surface mark from shifting inside the box.
Keep the packaging until you have confirmed the print is undamaged.

Related questions

Do Orozco Romero prints ever arrive rolled?

No. Rolled shipping is not used for the poster prints because the printed surface is too easy to crease. Canvas editions are wrapped and boxed rather than rolled. If a print arrives in a tube, something is wrong with the packaging.

Is a flat-packed print heavier to carry than a rolled one?

Yes. The boards and the reinforced carton add weight and bulk compared with a tube. That is the trade-off for protecting the surface. Most parcels are still manageable by one person, but a large format may need two hands.

What should I do if the print looks creased on arrival?

Do not try to flatten it yourself before documenting it. Photograph the crease, keep the packaging, and check the refund policy for what counts as damage. The next step is a claim, not a repair.

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