tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115356938362754765.post3132425943216579728..comments2023-05-22T01:23:42.170-07:00Comments on We Sell on eBay!: Packing With CareLesley Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142531317915658589noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115356938362754765.post-30369914019687072472011-12-10T14:40:07.963-08:002011-12-10T14:40:07.963-08:00Lisa, yes I do. I built them for awhile, but it wa...Lisa, yes I do. I built them for awhile, but it was taking me so long. I decided that was an expense that was absolutely worth it! I have a template for building a turntable box though, if you're interested. I'll add it to its own post...Jessica Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410781054673416127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115356938362754765.post-87097788368910265402011-12-10T14:01:53.691-08:002011-12-10T14:01:53.691-08:00Jessica, do you buy your boxes for turntables?
Li...Jessica, do you buy your boxes for turntables? <br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115356938362754765.post-71123090962178879742011-12-10T05:55:46.406-08:002011-12-10T05:55:46.406-08:00I wrap my turntables twice in bubble wrap. I bough...I wrap my turntables twice in bubble wrap. I bought some 16x16x6 and 18x18x6 boxes. I put some packing peanuts in the bottom, then the turntable, then fill the rest tightly with packing peanuts. I've shipped over 40 turntables and have never had one arrive broken.Jessica Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410781054673416127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115356938362754765.post-81210629493810253622011-12-09T17:54:59.266-08:002011-12-09T17:54:59.266-08:00How do you package the microwave turntables? Than...How do you package the microwave turntables? Thanks for all the great information. I primarily ship books. In the begning I had some hardbacks not make it to the buyer well in a bubble mailer, so we wrap fluted cardboard around then before putting them in the envelopes. Media Mail can be really rough on the packages, so boxes are best for large heavy books. I like to write thanks on the package near the seal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115356938362754765.post-50461893693264239652011-12-09T10:08:16.289-08:002011-12-09T10:08:16.289-08:00I pretty much do the same. Except that instead of...I pretty much do the same. Except that instead of tissue paper for clothing, I use those open-end baggies for bread. You can buy a box of about 100 from WM. They measure 10 x 14 (gallon size) and are perfect for many things, even plush. And they don't tear like tissue paper. A couple years ago, I bought a carton of 1000 polybags that are 12 x 15. They cost about 3-cents each so I use them sparingly, usually for larger and bulkier items like sweaters and plush. They should last me forever - or at least a very long time! <br /><br />As for breakables, the "secret" is NO movement, as you stated. Most things break in shipping because they move and bang around. Once I figured this out, I have not had ANY problems with breakage. You explained it very well and it's the same thing I do. It may cost more in packing materials, but so worth it not to have the headaches and disappointment of broken items. <br /><br />Books, same thing for me. However, I have sometimes used the PM or ExM cardboard envelopes to put a thin book into it & then slip that into a polymailer. Works great; and since the PM/EM envelope is still usable, I did not defraud the postal service.<br /><br />Right now, I usually include a slip of paper with my info and ask the buyer to contact me if they have a problem before leaving a low rating. But I like your idea of a business card and am going to look into that. Great post ... thanks for sharing!Quiltpiecerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348556352125359529noreply@blogger.com