jlady
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posted on October 18, 2001 10:47:10 PM
I am looking for a large bag to carry my packages from the house to the car to the po. I bought a huge gunne sack from someone on ebay, but it doesn't have a handle and it sheds.
I would like something with a handle and is softsided.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
I checked kmart and they have nothing even close. Maybe something like the soft huge bags the post office uses.
Thanks,
Joyce
[ edited by jlady on Oct 18, 2001 10:48 PM ]
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thewholenineyards
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posted on October 18, 2001 10:49:01 PM
I use Glad Tough Trash Bags. Looks stupid going from the car to the post office but they are HUGE, they do the trick and I leave them right there at the PO in the garbage (I am able to reuse them several times before throwing them away).
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kiara
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posted on October 18, 2001 10:57:53 PM
Maybe MrsSantaClaus can help you when she shows up here again. 
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thekismeme
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posted on October 18, 2001 11:03:40 PM
I have 3 of them and they are wonderful ~ paid fifty cents each for them at a garage sale. They appear to be homemade. They are basicly 24 x 36 inches ~ they would not be hard to make.........and no mine are not for sale.
The other thing I have considered but never done is used a suit case on wheels to go to the post office with. I bought a duffe bag type one with wheels built in and a built in handle with this in mind.
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richierich
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posted on October 18, 2001 11:50:41 PM
I use the plastic bins - FREE from the post office. I can stack them three high on each of my luggage carts. I use a punge cord to hold them on. I ship must stuff in tyvek envelopes they go in the bins. I put the boxes on top.
Just watch the turns, it has a tendency to want to tip over.
Oh, I do not ship breakables!
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richierich
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posted on October 18, 2001 11:52:26 PM
"Maybe something like the soft huge bags the post office uses."
Ask them for one. I know mine would give it to me.
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thedewey
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posted on October 18, 2001 11:58:02 PM
Next time you're at Walmart or KMart, look in the laundry section. They usually have net drawdring bags meant for carrying clothes, that work great for toting packages! They're not very expensive -- just a couple of dollars.
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immykidsmom
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posted on October 19, 2001 12:21:08 AM
thrift shop...... 50 cents each and they are huge! rainproof kinda raincoat fabric with a zipper at top...... almost didn't get them, I thought they were too big!
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kckckc
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posted on October 19, 2001 12:55:17 AM
If you happen to be near an Ikea, they have large canvas bags with handles - my sister bought one and loves it! She can haul alot in it!
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paintpower
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posted on October 19, 2001 05:12:18 AM
Years ago I bought one of the biggest canvas tote bags that LLBean sells. I've used it for everything. Carrying groceries from the car, toting Ebay packages to the post office, carrying in firewood. I have had it so full of stuff that I've had to drag it and it has never torn at the handles or anything. When I published a newspaper I used it to carry my bundles around to the various dropoff places. It was well worth whatever I had to pay for it because I've never had to replace it.
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sword013
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posted on October 19, 2001 05:42:32 AM
Hockey gear bags. I get them used from Play It Again Sports for about $20.00 each; they run up to $80.00 each new. Huge sizes and they have both carrying straps and a shoulder strap. Don't buy the vinyl ones tho, they tend to come apart too easy, especiall when they are in used condition.
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BJGrolle
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posted on October 19, 2001 06:13:18 AM
Did you ever see a little old lady pulling a rectangular wire cart?
No, I'm not a little old lady. But they work well.
I also bought a small flatbed-type cart, Rubbermaid brand, from OfficeMax for the times I have oversized boxes.
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capotasto
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posted on October 19, 2001 06:28:29 AM
"I am looking for a large bag to carry my packages ..."
My wife is available...
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keziak
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posted on October 19, 2001 07:53:02 AM
I do use a bag like that, it was something my husband had in college, I think. But the single greatest innovation for me is the simple hand cart, which I bought on ebay. I use the bag and cartons to transport my stuff using it. I used to have chronic back pain from carrying the boxes until I started using the cart.
keziak
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mrspock
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posted on October 19, 2001 08:03:36 AM
i like the contractor clean up bags you can get them at home improvment hardware stores ect.
they are a really large garbage bag made of a heavy gauge of plastic so you dont have to worry about them ripping and they will hold as much as you can carry
a box of 50 is like 13.00 they are real handy to have around.
spock here......
Live long and Prosper
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toybuyer
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:49:21 AM
I use large garbage bags with draw string handles. Cheap, can be reused for quite a while, and reliable to help keep rain or water from snow off them. I've had a few days where there were extremely large packages and quite a few. My post office branch has been great! I have no problem getting one of their large, canvas hampers (on wheels).
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jfpnatl
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:50:23 AM
thedewey
posted on October 18, 2001 11:58:02 PM
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Next time you're at Walmart or KMart, look in the laundry section. They usually have net drawdring bags meant for carrying clothes, that work great for toting packages! They're not very expensive -- just a couple of dollars.
I use these also they have a pull cord and are strudy plus ecomonical. And if you have a good relationship with the postal employees they'll give ya one of those also
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Zazzie
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posted on October 19, 2001 10:06:48 AM
The Post Office may give you one of theirs--they know you will be using it for postal purposes.
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thedewey
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posted on October 19, 2001 10:49:37 AM
ROFL -- I just caught my typo!  Oh well, I think everybody already figured out what a "drawdring" bag is. he he
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LivnLovnLaffn
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posted on October 19, 2001 02:00:55 PM
Look in the lawn dept. of a Menards, Home Depot, etc. I bought two large leaf bags made of a heavy reinforced vinyl (like tarps are made of) with handles for approx. $8 each. These work great! In fact, my P.O. asked where I had purchased them because they had other customers who were looking for something to carry their packages in. Good luck!
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computerboy
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posted on October 19, 2001 02:21:17 PM
On eBay, of course!
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majesticman
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posted on October 19, 2001 04:05:45 PM
The best is tie down straps for motorcycles or to hold down items in a pickup. Use cinch type instead of the rachet type. get them at Lowes or HD.
Stack your boxes on the strap and wrap it around the bundle and cinch it. I can carry 5 large Priority boxes in one bundle. The small boxes can be stacked 3 wide and 5 tall or more and be carried in one hand.
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smw
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posted on October 19, 2001 04:27:08 PM
I vote for the LL Bean totes too. I have 3 of them in different sizes for at least 15 years now. They are sturdy, easy to carry, and washable. They aren't inexpensive as compared to others but they last forever.
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Eventer
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posted on October 19, 2001 05:35:25 PM
I use the plastic boxes from USPS and one of those foldable luggage carriers.
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LAIOCHKA
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:08:34 PM
IKEA bag is great,
I prefer to use a bag from my dry cleaners though, it's huge, twive bigger then the garbage bag and has a drawstring so I can drag in on the floor, since most of the time
It's so full I cannt filt it,
They are very strong and washable,
Go to your dry cleaner and ask for one
Or visit few places (tell them you wanna bring ton of stuff in so you need a bag
Maybe even offer to pay for one.)
I used to do the mailbox bin from po thing,
But I'm very bad at cornerns and with the boxes on the top I spent half the time picking them up
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casjv
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posted on October 19, 2001 09:48:21 PM
I like the huge plastic bags that Sears gives out when you buy blankets and comforters. They really can hold quite a few priority mail boxes, and if you tape around the handles with packaging tape (like 3M brand), they are nearly indestructible.
I also like the large bags that Bed Bath and Beyond have as well, but they don't hold as many packages. (Again, tape around the handles, and they last a long time.)
When they wear out, just get more!
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valo3456
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posted on October 19, 2001 11:06:41 PM
I bought a really huge tote at a garage sale this summer that is perfect. You will find them in the automobile section at the store. They have three different sizes. They have handles and are heavy duty vinal and are made to slip into the back of a truck like a jeep.They are really sturdy and fold up pretty small when your not useing it.
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doormat
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posted on October 20, 2001 04:44:25 AM
Thrift shops have every size and shape imaginable. You just gotta roll your sleeves up and dig in to see them all.
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bkkofaz
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posted on October 20, 2001 10:26:23 AM
I use bags I buy in Thailand informally called "Chinese Suitcases". (No offense intended, not my name for them). They are made from strong poly fiber and have handles for carrying them. The fold up to a small size for storage and they are very strong- I see many people from Asia use them as checked luggage and have done so myself with great results. If interested, let me know, I have some at home.
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professorhiggins
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posted on October 20, 2001 07:33:52 PM
bkkofaz--I may be interested. Could you e-mail
me @ [email protected]
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