posted on January 28, 2001 02:40:32 PM new
Today I had to fill out a No. 7 box (12 x 12 x 6) for a camera. I didn't want to use $2.00 worth of bubble wrap or 3 pounds of newspaper. I hit on empty 2 liter soda bottles. They're about the same length as the box, use up a lot of space, weigh 2.5 oz., and cost .05 (in MA at least), AND you get refreshments, too.
posted on January 28, 2001 02:53:00 PM new
I jsut break down the larger box and remake it the right size for the Item and a fair amount of padding.
You can even break down the priority boxes and rebuild to the custom size to fit your Item saves loads on postage and damage package weight is less, less chance of filler and item shifting all around and being damaged.
My Fixed shipping is 10% to 15% over shipping cost to cover my time for this Custom packageing service.
Never a complaint I have many great comments in my feed back about my services.
posted on January 28, 2001 08:36:46 PM new
I will also use smaller empty boxes inside a large one. It increases the space that can be penatrated without damage.
posted on January 29, 2001 07:07:17 AM new
Order the #4 box, I keep tons of both on hand. That soda bottle trick is a great idea! I also have used those plastic grocery bags that we all have piles and piles of.
posted on January 29, 2001 09:39:36 AM newI didn't want to use $2.00 worth of bubble wrap or 3 pounds of newspaper
That is really nice of you! I am so glad that there is honesty around
Last week, I won a 6 oz item on another auction site. Seller did not contact me, I needed to go away for the week-end (in and out), I contacted her to let her know I had just sent a Money Order, which would cover the Shipping, which was listed AT COST, NO HANDLING FEE.
That site sends Seller address with EOA, so I knew the zip code. I also know the weight, since I sell al lot of those, and added 3.95 Prority, 1.10 Insurance and .40c DC. for package weighing a total of 1-3/4 lb.
Got an Email yesterday that shipping was 9.00 because package weighed 4 pounds...?????
