📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Where do you get packaging materials?

2

Comments

  • Both Wilkinsons and Poundland have lots of packaging material at much cheaper prices than places like Staples and the larger supermarkets.
    "There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe a 'Princess Coronation' locomotive in full cry. We shall never see their like again". O S Nock
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,795 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Another vote for ODL Packaging. There is no one better for packaging. Also if you buy direct from them on their website http://www.odlpackaging.co.uk/ when you register you get a code for 5% off with no min spend. Bubble wrap is normally delivered next day by DPD who give you a one hour delivery slot and live by the second tracking.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,017 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Both Wilkinsons and Poundland have lots of packaging material at much cheaper prices than places like Staples and the larger supermarkets.

    Both of those though are dearer than buying on eBay, even allowing for the postage costs.
    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.
  • Brooker_Dave
    Brooker_Dave Posts: 5,196 Forumite
    http://envelope-master.co.uk/

    Cheap packaging galore
    "Love you Dave Brooker! x"

    "i sent a letter headded sales of god act 1979"
  • For padded envelopes, Soundswholesale on Ebay are the cheapest. For the C/0 size I use, they are cheaper than ODL & Envelope Master.
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I use plastic takeaway containers for small items - either reused and cleaned thoroughly or buy them online cheaply. They are very lightweight and very strong so protect the item well.
    "If you can dream it, you can do it". Walt Disney
  • Brooker_Dave
    Brooker_Dave Posts: 5,196 Forumite
    jwil wrote: »
    I use plastic takeaway containers for small items - either reused and cleaned thoroughly or buy them online cheaply. They are very lightweight and very strong so protect the item well.

    I have to say that as a buyer, that would put me off.
    "Love you Dave Brooker! x"

    "i sent a letter headded sales of god act 1979"
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I have to say that as a buyer, that would put me off.


    I've not had one complaint and a big proportion of my feedback says well packaged, so it appears most people are not bothered. Some have even messaged me to say what a good idea it is.
    "If you can dream it, you can do it". Walt Disney
  • soolin wrote: »
    I use several sellers on eBay for all my packaging needs- they vary prices a bit so I just go for the cheapest on my approved list each time.

    Approved list lol.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,017 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Approved list lol.

    I have bought purely on price before and have been disappointed- so I now know which sellers I prefer and which I avoid.
    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.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.6K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.7K Life & Family
  • 256.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.