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Which mailers are best for dvd sets?

 
 
Which mailers are best for dvd sets?
11-02-2009 2:45 PM by MetroConfidential. 4 replies.
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MetroConfidential posted on 11-01-2009 1:53 AM

Hey guys, I'm still relatively new to Goozex, especially when it comes to mailing larger packages. When I mailed my last package (Trinity Blood set), it took a bit of a beating in the mail and I am trying to avoid that. So, for like the tenth season of South Park, what size bubble mailer do you recommend I get?

 

I definitely want my recipients to get the full package in good shape as I promise. So, what advice can you offer me, fellow Goozexers?

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Answered (Verified) RockMuncher replied on 11-02-2009 1:50 AM
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I generally go with the small flat rate boxes; they're about the size of three stacked dvds (perfect for box sets), and you might end up using a lot of packing material with the medium sized ones. For smaller things, I go with the electronic media boxes... which can change from single dvd size to twice that.

For single games or dvds, I use size 0 bubble envelopes... if the corners of the dvd or game case are sharp, I'll pad them with tape and kleenex. Most people use bubble envelopes for smaller shipping, it's much less expensive, and it works fine.

If you do flat rate, it really doesn't matter what material you use to package the thing, as long as it works well. I tend to save old packing peanuts or just use kleenex/newspaper. I haven't had a problem yet.

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RockMuncher replied on 11-01-2009 3:55 AM

If it was me, I'd go with priority mail shipping boxes for larger sets. The small flat rate boxes are 5 bucks to ship, and you can order any of the US post office priority mail boxes from the post office website for no cost to you, and have them delivered to you for free. Those and newspaper/foam peanuts/kleenex/whatever you have hanging around work very well for securing packages.

Half the time I don't need additional packing material because one of the variety of sizes and shapes they stock fits whatever box set I'm sending.

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MetroConfidential replied on 11-01-2009 5:23 PM

RockMuncher:
Those and newspaper/foam peanuts/kleenex/whatever you have hanging around work very well for securing packages.

 

 

Great idea! I ordered a pack of 10 off of usps.com to see how they work for me. Do you think it would be a good idea to go buy a big roll of standard bubble wrap from Staples and wrap whatever game or dvd I'm shipping since I ordered the medium size boxes?

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Answered (Verified) RockMuncher replied on 11-02-2009 1:50 AM
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I generally go with the small flat rate boxes; they're about the size of three stacked dvds (perfect for box sets), and you might end up using a lot of packing material with the medium sized ones. For smaller things, I go with the electronic media boxes... which can change from single dvd size to twice that.

For single games or dvds, I use size 0 bubble envelopes... if the corners of the dvd or game case are sharp, I'll pad them with tape and kleenex. Most people use bubble envelopes for smaller shipping, it's much less expensive, and it works fine.

If you do flat rate, it really doesn't matter what material you use to package the thing, as long as it works well. I tend to save old packing peanuts or just use kleenex/newspaper. I haven't had a problem yet.

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MetroConfidential replied on 11-02-2009 2:45 PM

Thank you so much for all the help. I knew it wasn't the smartest thing in the world to keep buying standard bubble mailers at Staples when there are plenty of other ways to ship just as securely for less money.

 

I sent a box set not too long ago, and apparently it got beaten up in the mail because it was very snug inside the bubble mailer. I imagine they tossed it into a bin and it cracked some of the cases since there was no way to absorb the shockTongue Tied

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