posted on December 24, 2000 01:32:58 PM new
anyone have any advice on how to pack/ship antique clocks? i usually dont sell anything this expensive or fragile. what are some better packing methods? best carrier?
or should i just go to mail boxes etc.
any advice would be appreciated.
cgl
posted on December 24, 2000 01:44:38 PM new
Uh, one at a time! Just kidding. I would also like to know the best way to ship fragile items. Mos of what I sell could be sent without packaging and it would arrive in good condition.
posted on December 24, 2000 02:04:37 PM new
Ship fragile Item bubble wrped then wrapped in new paper package wadeing or waded tisue in a custum size made to fit boxlots of paper wadeing around it so no part of the item touches the box.
Then custom make a box slightly bigger put your boxed item in to this box stuff wadeing around the inside box to fill the void spaces Dont use peanuts or skimp on packing to save on shipping pack so your shure your item can be dropped from a bit more then yout height with out breaking.
Use heavy card board as well no free USPS priority boxes these are to light for fragile item.
As for clocks frist rule if they they Tick like wind up alarm clocks try to make sure they arent ticking before you ship them
Great Idea for packing fragile items for your inside box the item goes in this is a great Use for some of the Tins you get this time of year if you have one big enough to put your Item in this will make a tougher then nails carton.
posted on December 24, 2000 02:42:46 PM new
For "case clocks" ... pendulum variety. they are not very fragile as long as you keep the heavy parts segregated. b You will need TWO Boxes for inner/outer box and a box for the weights.
REMOVE the weights and the pendulum. Wrap the pendulum in bubblewrap and place it back in the case, immobilized it with bubblewrap or tape. DO NOT USE PACKING PEANUTS otr STYROFOAM Chunks! They will jam themselves into the clock's innards and be a real PITA to remove! One little foam bead in the wrong spot can require an expert to fix.
Make sure the clockwork part is not the kind that just lifts out of the case ... if it is, remove it and pack it in its own box. If it is held in with screws, just pack case and works as you would furniture ... block the corners so there is 2-3 inches of AIR between case and first box.
Pack any weights securely in a small box, protected against scratching. WEDGE this box into place in the outer box, on the bottom, with something like cardboard shims or foam sheetingttling around loose! Place the other box or boxes in, wedging them in place with plastic bags filled with foam peanuts, or other material.
posted on December 25, 2000 12:00:09 AM new
As carefully as you can, pack the item into a box with ar LEAST 2" clearance on each side...then pack THAT package into ANOTHER box with at LEAST 2" clearance on each side..take pics, or video of the whole process if it is HIGH $$$ piece.
If you have charged a decent amount for shipping, and you have made a VERY good profit from the item, take it to MBE, and suck up the difference just to make sure that it gets where it should be! (MBE is now responsible for the insuance). If the item doesn't arrive, MBE is in trouble, NOT you...
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
