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Best way to package?
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So ive sold a bit on Ebay but generally small items. Ive got an amount of childrens toys to sell and they seem to go for a reasonable price.
None however has any packaging and are fairly large. Whats best thing to do - get boxes to put them in? Bubble wrap and then brown wrapping? Somethign else?
Would appreciate your advises as im really not sure
None however has any packaging and are fairly large. Whats best thing to do - get boxes to put them in? Bubble wrap and then brown wrapping? Somethign else?
Would appreciate your advises as im really not sure
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Collection only? P&P charges my out price the toys0
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No delivery - ive checked prices of similar items and am happy to go with delivery.
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Boxes are always better than just bubble wrap. Brown paper is also not a brilliant idea as it is heavy and can tear too easily in the post.
If the items are breakable, and by that I mean if having half a ton of weight put on them, or if dropping them onto a concrete floor would break them, then box them sucurely, use 'peanut' style packing and post that way. If the item is not breakable at all then a bit of bubble wrap and a plastic mailing bag (you can get these on ebay quite cheaply) will suffice.
My OH makes boxes for all my items just by using good cardboard from an existing box and cuttingit down to shape and size.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Collection only? P&P charges my out price the toys
Toys ar ea highly scammed area on ebay so due to the paypal on collection scam I would always try and find a way to post them.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
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catch_me_if_you_can wrote: »So does mine
I am always very impressed by his box making ability. I just can't see how I start with a single sheet of good cardboard and fold it all up and it makes a box. Mine just makes a mess.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
I've done some interesting things with jiffy bags in my time to fit objects that don't often fit in them, but never with cardboard."Well, it's election year, Bill, we'd rather people didn't exercise common sense..." - Jed Bartlet, The West Wing, season 4
Am now Crowqueen, MRes (Law) - on to the PhD!0
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