Using wallpaper to wrap parcels?

Heamol

Hi, just a quick question for anyone who has tried this. I'm going to be (hopefully!) selling some skirts and other clothes on Ebay. I have some pretty floral left-over wallpaper and as it's quite thick I thought it might make a good (and cheap) substitute for brown parcel paper. With address labels stuck on it won't need writing on.

Has anyone tried this, and if so, do you think it it works well? Or would you say it looks a bit tacky?

candygirl

It wouldn't bother me, as long as it was wrapped securely:D:D

Mrs_justjohn

I personally do not mind what my parcels arrive in as long as they arrive undamaged. Although I feel sure some buyers would have gripes...LOL

Just a word of warning - make sure it is not ready pasted stuff as if the postie gets caught in the rain then it will make a nice sticky mess over the clothes:rotfl:

soapyjoe

As brown paper frequently gets torn in transit, a stronger type of paper might be more suitable. But watch your p&p charges, as people can get funny about you charging for something which obviously wasnt purchased for the purpose. I've heard of people complaining about being charged more than just the postal charge when the seller has used recycled jiffy bags.

soolin

wallpaer is very heavy and not very 'bendable' so may well crack and tear in the post, especially if it gets damp. Personally I wouldn't use wallpaper as I find clothes problematic enough without risking unsuitable packaging.

jabdc5

put the wallpaper on inside out with the "white" side on the outside and you'll not need an address label either

Mrs_justjohn

jabdc5 wrote: »

put the wallpaper on inside out with the "white" side on the outside and you'll not need an address label either

Stamps / postage labels won't stick to the ready pasted side of the wallpaper.

terra_ferma

My advice is: use lovely bright coloured paper, wrap your clothes directly in it (any lovely white shirt by any chance?) with nothing else..and just wait for a rainy day when your parcel gets soaked.

soapyjoe

terra_ferma wrote: »

My advice is: use lovely bright coloured paper, wrap your clothes directly in it (any lovely white shirt by any chance?) with nothing else..and just wait for a rainy day when your parcel gets soaked.

Just a tad sarcastic Terra.

A valid point but could have been addressed more tactfully.

Fortunately most wallpapers are colourfast these days. If its vinyl it should be colourfast, waterproof and strong. Dont know how easy it is to fold though.

macfly

Is the heat getting to everyone?
Don't use wallpaper. Use polybags. The weight saving alone will pay for the bags.
Wallpaper is a mad idea.

Oliver14

macfly wrote: »

Is the heat getting to everyone?
Don't use wallpaper. Use polybags. The weight saving alone will pay for the bags.
Wallpaper is a mad idea.

Totally agree it's a stupid idea. Even if you ignore the weight issue. Wallpaper is designed to be flat not folded so in all likelihood it will crack and rip.

What next wallpaper paste to replace packing tape. Makes as much sense.