topic Re: post foam boxes in Selling

post foam boxes

gr8t_happee2givitahome — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:45:58 GMT

Does anyone know if it is safe and or acceptable to post your items in foam fruit boxes. I imagine that they might break easily at postal sorting centres. Any feedback much appreciated

Re: post foam boxes

lyndal1838 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:25:50 GMT

I have regularly received china packed in foam fruit boxes wirh no issues at all. The seller uses the usual bubblewrap and peanuts in the boxes but no double boxing is required.

I would thoroughly recommend it as the foam is a lot lighter than a similar sized cardboard box.

Re: post foam boxes

kopenhagen5 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:42:28 GMT

I would also wrap the foam box in brown paper.

Re: post foam boxes

lyndal1838 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:13:25 GMT

Why would you wrap it in brown paper kopes?

It really is not necessary and only adds to the cost of packaging.

Re: post foam boxes

gr8t_happee2givitahome — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:27:24 GMT

Thanks very much - much appreciated. They are so light and great padding and as i come across them now and then I would like to reuse.

Re: post foam boxes

*crikey*mate* — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:49:00 GMT

I have sent and received many items in styrofoam packaging (like the lids off broccoli boxes masking taped together for example) inside a satchel, including a lap top on several occasions, all with great success.

Re: post foam boxes

gr8t_happee2givitahome — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:02:17 GMT

thanks

@crikey*mate wrote:
I have sent and received many items in styrofoam packaging (like the lids off broccoli boxes masking taped together for example) inside a satchel, including a lap top on several occasions, all with great success.