#3598902 - 11/20/0902:39 PMRe: How To Pack Your Books For Shipping - by Boozad
[Re: dekeuk]
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OK, as Andrew pointed out last week, here's a quick guide to packing a slab.
Double boxing is always available if the buyer wants to pay more for shipping.
Step 1:
Wrap the slab extensively in bubble wrap. At least one pass each way (horizontally and vertically), and I'd recommend using more if you're using the smaller bubbles than the large bubbles.
Step 2:
Using a suitably sized box, place a layer of peanuts on the bottom of the box, place the slab on top, then surround the slab around the sides and on the top with more peanuts.
Step 3:
Tape up the box, again covering all openings with tape. I use Fragile tape to state the obvious, and when shipping abroad I use Handle With Care labels.
One time at CGC we got a package that had books wrapped inside peed on sweat pants. one Was Daredevil 168 no kidding. Smelled a little like vinegar too. I opened the box and took out the pants with salad tongs. (essential grading divination tool) I was all running around up and down the hall with them (pants) I think that's what prompted my article on how to ship your comics.
These are indicators for the USPS to PLEASE "KICK ME"
Our local posties tell me that when you label something "fragile" or "do not bend" it tells the other posties not to run the boxes through the automated machines, where most of the postal damage comes from, but instead to handle by hand.
JS comics ships all their comics in what I would call "undersized" boxes with orange "fragile" labels. I get a box from them weekly, and have never seen so much as a dent in those boxes, despite shipping media mail across the country.
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#3796334 - 02/17/1004:25 PMRe: Maybe The Wrong Place But... How To Pack Your Books For Shipping
[Re: scottish]
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Originally Posted By: scottish
Definitely a good tutorial!
Ok hopefully all who don't know how to pack a book have read and fully understand that tutorial. Good job! I pack my books almost the same with a few variations.
#3796352 - 02/17/1004:31 PMRe: How To Pack Your Books For Shipping - by Boozad
[Re: dekeuk]
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Originally Posted By: dekeuk
Originally Posted By: ArAich
Quote:
I've found 3M Scotch Packaging Tape to be the best.
But too expensive...
DOLLAR STORE tape is best
Lots of tape, cheap, and I only had one roll out of hundreds purchased that kept splitting on me so much I could not user it. So I lost my dollar on that roll.
The Duck brand tape is thick too and works great also!
