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Postage materials

gamersphere — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 02:27:47 GMT

Where do people buy their postage materials from? The AusPost stores don't have much range and was wondering if there are any good shops in the Melbourne area.

Re: Postage materials

two_sisters_210 — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 04:02:06 GMT

I use Click n Send so I have to have AP bags and boxes. I buy the bags on ebay from AP and I order the boxes in bulk from my local AP Office. Most times they have what I need and sometimes they order it in for me. I get bubble wrap from a warehouse/factory in Sydney Rd Campbellfield. One has to buy the whole roll and it is taller than I am but they will cut it into sections for you. From memory the last roll I purchased cost around $80.

Re: Postage materials

*crikey*mate* — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 04:12:22 GMT

eBay

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phorum_junkie* — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:04:07 GMT

Click & send satchels for outer packaging.

Ziplock bags and tissue paper on ebay or from other sites after trawling multiple sites to find the cheapest. I usually buy enough to last a couple of years at a time so get them relatively cheap.

Cardboard, packing peanuts and bubblewrap can usually be found for nothing if you chat up the staff at the delivery dock of big stores!

Re: Postage materials

ausfast — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:26:24 GMT

There are many sellers on eBay that sell the padded bags for reasonable cheap prices if you purchase them in bulk. Around 10-25c each depending on the size and quantity.

I vouch for EBpackaging if you can find them on ebay.

Re: Postage materials

davewil1964 — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:31:09 GMT

I am ambivalent about their bubblewrap. Very light grade plastic, which makes it hard to cut off the roll as it collapses on itself.

It does, once cut, do the job, and I may well pruchase from them again when I need some.

Re: Postage materials

crowsman53 — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:32:29 GMT

Yes I use EBpackaging for my cardboard Envelopes about $24 for 50 cheaper if you buy more.. Bubble wrap I usulaay get from Officeworks 3 x 25 metre roles by 375mm wide for $30 Padded Envelopes oz3cplaza Doesnt have a store but very reliable 50 for $13 They are 180 by 150 mm larger sizes might be available..

Paddy

Re: Postage materials

gamersphere — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:52:41 GMT

Thanks for the answers.

Is there anything that has the protective qualities of bubble wrap but is slightly thinner? Or is there even thinner bubble wrap?

Re: Postage materials

roverlordoffroadspares — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:46:33 GMT

HI we get our bubble wrap from an ebay seller (ozhut). We purchases it one day and get it the next with free shipping.

Example 500x100m =$32.99 .Tape 48mmx75m 6pack=$19.00 free shipping.Always very happy with there service.

Re: Postage materials

happyinoz — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:07:58 GMT

Regarding protective material thinner than bubble wrap--I've seen foam sheets/rolls used, but am unsure where to buy it nowadays. Maybe a seller who sells moving supplies might have it.

Re: Postage materials

punch*drunk — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:50:06 GMT

I used to buy rolls of thin foam sheets. I think it was just from office works.

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sewells_of_victoria — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:01:57 GMT

I get mine from Box n go, it is free delivery on orders over $50 and under $300 (not sure why the 300) and it takes about 2 to 3 days if ordered before 2pm to Melbourne. They are very good at updating you on status, and the boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape are good quality IMHO. Boxes are as sturdy as Aus post and much cheaper. Hope this helps.