icyu
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posted on August 28, 2001 09:30:46 AM new
I've gotten packages using either kind of cushioning, and I find that those items swaddled in peanuts tend to have "moved" or migrated toward one side of the box by the time they've arrived at my doorstep.
However, those items packaged with a reasonable amount crumpled-up newspaper stayed put in the middle of the box.
When I start selling (smaller computer parts or glassware), I'd planned to use just the crumpled up newspaper, but I wonder if my buyers would think I'm doing it just to be cheap rather than (also) for the better protection?
Experiences wanted...
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Eventer
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posted on August 28, 2001 09:35:09 AM new
cussed and discussed to death here:
http://www.auctionwatch.com/mesg/read.html?num=2&thread=408997
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RoseBids25cents
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posted on August 28, 2001 09:40:43 AM new
Icyu - I haven't started selling yet, either, but ran across a great suggestion regarding this subject in an earlier thread. There was a heated discussion on the pros and cons of both peanuts and newspapers. One person said that they use the end-rolls from the newspaper plant to pack their shipments. The advantage of this was that there was no ink to get onto the hands, and it presented a "cleaner" appearance to the buyer. You would have to purchase the end-roll, but the charge is usually minimal, and would last a long while.
Rosie
*There is no conclusive evidence that life is serious*
edited to say that I see Enventor has snuck in and provided the thread in question - so there you have it
[ edited by RoseBids25cents on Aug 28, 2001 09:41 AM ]
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packer
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posted on August 28, 2001 09:43:00 AM new
I line the top, bottom and sides with cruppled newspaper or egg cartons, then I surround the item(usually glass) with peanuts and I press everything in real good so there is no room for movement.
This method works well for me, I sell LOTS & LOTS of glassware.
If I'm packing glasses or cups that need space between each item, I use pieces of foam insulation cut to fit.
packer
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icyu
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posted on August 28, 2001 09:43:43 AM new
Thanks, you two. My apologies for not going further back in history before posting this.
Edited to say: Thanks you three!
[ edited by icyu on Aug 28, 2001 09:44 AM ]
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icyu
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posted on August 28, 2001 10:17:27 AM new
Hmmm,
After reading the earlier thread, it looks like I should line the sides of a box with crumpled newspaper inside twist-tied plastic grocery bags, or with egg cartons; wrap the item in bubblewrap; add some peanuts in the center; and visit my local furniture barns for leftover wrapping foam.
packer--do you use the complete egg carton, or just the upper or lower halves?
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packer
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posted on August 28, 2001 10:36:44 AM new
Hi icyu,
I open it up and use the whole carton. I'll put a few peanuts under the lid to give it body.
They open up and fit almost perfect in the #7 usps boxes. With the space left on each side I wind a 1/2 sheet of newspaper and tuck in the space. They are great for top and bottom packing and cusion.
And yes, I did forget to mention I do bubblewrap my glass pieces very well.
Very early in my packing career I only used peanuts. I sent a 3 piece set out to a lady and one of the pieces shifted to the bottom and broke. I was devestated as to me it made the whole set worthless.
I can tell you I never did that again. Peanuts are nice but only for light weight filler.
Good Luck with your selling and packing.
The more you do the better you get but not nesscarilly(sp) faster.
packer
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mballai
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posted on August 28, 2001 10:40:39 AM new
Newspaper works very well and the price is right, but it adds a bit more for postage.
A fair tradeoff. I always shake a box before taping it closed--it shouldn't move.
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diesteldorf
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posted on August 28, 2001 10:58:52 AM new
Here's a dumb question. But maybe I'm just having a memory lapse. How can egg cartons be used for packing? I am assuming that everyone is talking the box that you buy that
has one dozen eggs in it. I usually throw
those away...Obviously don't use them for
shipping. The bottom part is the one that
contains the eggs. The top part fits over the eggs....How do people use them for packing?
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packer
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posted on August 28, 2001 11:03:00 AM new
diesteldorf,
I think I answered that question.
I use both the styrafoam and the cardboard 1 doz. egg carton.
I have everyone saving them for me.
Try it you might like it 
packer
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icyu
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posted on August 28, 2001 11:05:43 AM new
Please, Packer, post a pic of your perfect packing procedure...
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jeffj318
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posted on August 28, 2001 11:26:53 AM new
Hi
Ahhh....haaaa....Packer at it again.
Packer seems to know all the tricks of the trade. Yes, please show a pic of how you pack. We promise we will do it eggggg-actly as you do it next time we pack.
JJ
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packer
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posted on August 28, 2001 11:30:29 AM new
OK, when I get back from the PO.
packer
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packer
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posted on August 28, 2001 12:23:56 PM new
Ask and you shall receive.
From START to FINISH!
Those are (4) 8" fostoria plates with packing between each and then bound together with plastic banding tape and bubblewrapped TWICE.
Anyone else care to play SHOW-ME?
packer
edited to add: The end results the way the picture is doesn't look full. But it is, I have to push it down to close the box.
[ edited by packer on Aug 28, 2001 12:26 PM ]
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capotasto
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posted on August 28, 2001 12:45:10 PM new
"PACKER" says it all!!
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icyu
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posted on August 28, 2001 12:47:17 PM new
WOW!
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Nanasturtles
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posted on August 28, 2001 12:49:08 PM new
Thanks packer.......I like the egg carton trick......think I'll go out and see if I can get some of these saved for me also.
NanasTurtle on ebay
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jeanyu
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posted on August 28, 2001 12:58:27 PM new
Whoa!! Packer that is some incredible packing! I bet those Fostoria Plates could withstand a nuclear blast.
Thanks for the egg carton tip. From now on saving the cartons.
Geesh--such a medley of packing materials!
Incredibly creative
edited to add, thanks for the pics!
[ edited by jeanyu on Aug 28, 2001 12:59 PM ]
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bitsandbobs
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posted on August 28, 2001 01:26:46 PM new
packer,I am amazed at your egg cartons.
Jumbo eggs!
How can an elephant ever hatch them out without breaking them?
You have some amazing things in your part of the world!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
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kittykittykitty
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posted on August 28, 2001 01:33:07 PM new
packer,
how cool! thanks for posting these photos. i too have wondered eggzactly how you do this. and since i'm considering selling some breakables, this is very helpful! ingenious idea . not to mention, great recycling.
kittyx3
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packer
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posted on August 28, 2001 02:32:57 PM new
THANKS Guys & Gals,
You suppose this is one of those times when you can say "Picture says it All"!
I love to share what works for me with my fellow eBay'er/AW'er users.
I probabaly have learned everything I know about putting on a Good eBay auction from EVERYONE right HERE on this board.
I take the good and leave the bad.
This is a wonderful place to learn.
And I THANK YOU for being here!
packer
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kept2much-07
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posted on August 28, 2001 03:32:09 PM new
Love those pics! Great packing job!
My way is kind of like yours but I use those plastic bags from the grocery store that multiply like rabbits like you use your newspapers. I only use egg cartons when I have them. They don't multiply like the plastic bags. I got a bunch of foam for free and have been using it like you use the egg cartons.
One of my latest feedbacks said: BOMB PROOF PACKING. Loved that feedback!
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Triggerfish
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posted on August 28, 2001 07:45:18 PM new
Bob Ain't America Great!
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diesteldorf
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posted on August 28, 2001 10:04:45 PM new
Thanks for the picture....I reread your original post and was trying to visualize
exactly what you were talking about...and then I saw the picture!
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daleeric
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posted on August 29, 2001 06:50:50 AM new
Great packing, Packer. We are very proud of you. Another very good packing material is shredded junk mail. Everytime we get the unwanteds we shred them. This material doesn't move around like peanuts. It is free and there seems to be an endless source for it.
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keziak
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posted on August 29, 2001 07:00:24 AM new
I wish I could have seen the Fostoria plates, too... : - )
keziak
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messmaker
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posted on August 29, 2001 08:03:59 AM new
I have a paper shredder, and instead of throwing away the shredded paper, I use it for packing material, which works great, and its recycled for atleast one more use. It really works just as good as, if not better, as those styrofoam peanuts.
[ edited by messmaker on Aug 29, 2001 08:07 AM ]
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