saweemosman
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posted on September 18, 2001 11:14:32 PM
Thank you for all the suggestions on how to pack a monitor. Based on your suggestions, I will probably do it myself. I really would like to know where to buy packing materials for cheap. I have seen packing peanuts at upper hand places like mailboxes etc. I know there is probably places to buy it for cheap. Can anyone recommend. thanks.
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Eventer
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posted on September 19, 2001 05:05:38 AM
Mailbox places & the office stores (Office Depot/Max/Staples) are high.
Try checking with any auto parts shops, many parts come in peanuts. Also card & gift shops.
If you live in a large enough city, you may have box manufacturers there (check yellow pages under boxes, packing materials, etc. They are among the cheapest places to purchase peanuts & packing materials.
If you have a Tuesday Morning in your area, they usually have large amounts of bubblewrap which goes right into the dumpster, along w/a good number of boxes.
Hopes this helps & gives you a few ideas.
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soothsayer
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posted on September 19, 2001 06:34:00 AM
i have a regular salvage route for those type things. twice a week i check all the local gentlemans clubs for such materials.......ok i must admit i SELDOM get supplies but i sure have agood time lookin!!!!
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MrsSantaClaus
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posted on September 19, 2001 07:36:40 PM
Check with your local independent religious book store. They are usually more than happy to unload the stuff.
Soothsayer, I hope you are washing your hands when you are done dumpster diving 
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mrspock
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posted on September 19, 2001 08:00:29 PM
Dumpster diving behind shopping centers bring trash bags and scoops to pick up penuts
spock here......
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AuthorizedArt
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posted on September 19, 2001 08:16:22 PM
uline.com
if you ship alot buy a "lot" at a time like a palet of stuff for about $500.00 that might last 6 to 12 months - I get a Semi back down my block once 4 months with a palet of boxes and penuts (+ tape - etc).
Mailbox etc took me big time...... if you are a one time deal use newspaper, I also use that as well, great packing.
Uline has saved me a lot of $$$$ and concerns. I get a box I paid $15 at MBE for $5 at UL although I buy bulk - it is a great savings.
as far as unorthodox places to buy packingmaterials........
uline.com i guess
GO!
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connorscorner
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posted on September 20, 2001 06:53:42 AM
The dollar stores have alot of bubble wrap, penuts, and tissue paper in their dumpsters, usually bagged up ready for pick up. They also have a nice selection of small boxes in a seperate dumpster.
Free, Whats cheaper than shopping the dollar store? Dumpster diving the dollar store!
When your at the end of your rope:
Tie a knot and hang on!
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ashlandtrader
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posted on September 20, 2001 09:05:14 AM
Hi,
Also check your recycling centers. Mine takes a lot besides just newspapers and glass. They get tons of packing peanuts and the really good (big bubbles) bubblewrap. I go a few times a month for free supplies. Good luck!
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LAIOCHKA
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posted on September 20, 2001 11:49:53 AM
Uhaul has good rates on buble wrap,
They also have boxes and boxes of paper
For wrapping,
Your local grocery store has boxes they will gladly give away since then they dont have to
Take them apart and pay for recycling,
You just have to come before they are done unloading since they do it right after.
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jeanyu
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posted on September 20, 2001 11:53:56 AM
furniture stores. Foam!! Lovely grey and white foam for the taking.
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doormat
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posted on September 20, 2001 01:13:06 PM
Get a cheap paper shredder.
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rarriffle
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posted on September 20, 2001 01:35:03 PM
don't forget to ask your family doctor for boxes and padded envelopes.
drugs come packaged in some wonderful padded boxes. just make sure they are empty
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