posted on March 7, 2001 02:05:46 PM new
Hi,
First off, I would liek to thank the board for helping me out when i began dealing on ebay with my associate, Osterbeiter, hopefully some of you guys remembered. . .anyway I took some of the tips i learned here and applied them to my own account and began to get the ball rolling. . .thanks again dudes.
now on to my question. . .I was wondering if anyone knew of any sites that sell shipping supplies that accomadate boxes shaped like oversized books and model kit boxes very cheap. . .and what do you guys put in your packaging to keep it light yet packed in good. . .ive used newspapers but ive begun runnign out of those and it still shakes a little. . .any tips will be appreciated
posted on March 7, 2001 03:54:22 PM new
I use foam padding. I get this stuff by the tons at work.If anyone would like to purchase some email me [email protected]
I know this will be deleted as soon as one of the moderators see it.
posted on March 14, 2001 09:24:23 AM new
I read that articles earlier this week and was able to put it to good use. I saved a Canadian buyer 7.00 on shipping because I was able to shave off a few ounces to get the package below 4 lbs. It was a lot of work though, I'm not too handy with a knife. But now I have a very grateful customer who hopefully will be back.
posted on March 14, 2001 10:03:47 AM newTrey have you tried Auto Parts stores for foam peanuts and styrofoam? Also found that retail outlets that sell Bed & Bath items tend to have bags of peanuts.
In almost 3 years, I've yet to pay for a bag of peanuts...except at the movies
posted on March 14, 2001 03:44:26 PM new
THE BEST is Tuesday Morning 1 week before they reopen. The employees are required to roll alll the bubble wrap and tape it, and bag the peanuts and place it BESIDE the dumpster. It is shippers haven.
posted on March 14, 2001 04:14:54 PM new
Ditto. Over 3 years full-time selling on eBay, minimum 100 auctions a month, and not once have I bought boxes, bubble wrap, foam popcorn, or other packaging materials. Just buy tape & some labels. I know the costs of these things & I have saved literally many thousands of dollars. I go out about once every 2 weeks now, have all my places sussed, which ones have the small boxes (the CD boxes behind music stores are just great for small shipments!), medium, large, etc. The stuff is out there, and I really do think my time was worth it in this case. And all my boxes are clean, too, have not had one complaint.
P.S. for large books, wine or liquour boxes are great, just cut them right down the sides, fold them over the book & seal -- I ship a great many books this way & they all arrive in fine condition. If the book is quite valuable, I will pack inside a box with foam or bubble around it, but in most cases the cut down & folded over box will do just fine.
