Best Practices for Shipping

[Alchemist-2000]

I recently stumbled across a Motor City set tucked in the back of the closet that belonged to our children decades ago. I will post pictures and info about selling after I can evaluate what is there and its condition. My question is about shipping. What are best practices? It is in the original box and I know it will need to go into a larger box. What size box do you recommend? How do you pack the individual parts? Does it make a difference in what shipping option I choose? Etc. Please give me advice as I get ready to post on eBay. I certainly would not want it damaged during shipping.

 

[biddle]

You can use AI or Google Search for general packing advice. The only thing I have to add is do not tape the original box. Drives me crazy when people put tape on a 40 year old box! LOL

I save packing materials from things I buy and reuse it. Wrap fragile pieces and I add Styrofoam peanuts to keep things from rattling around as much.

 

[Alchemist-2000]

Thanks . I promise…I will not tape the box!!

 

[biddle]

Thanks . I promise…I will not tape the box!!

Also, I'd see if you can sell it to someone here first. That set isn't one of the highly sought after and ebay fees are about 18%.

 

[mxer20]

You can use AI or Google Search for general packing advice. The only thing I have to add is do not tape the original box. Drives me crazy when people put tape on a 40 year old box! LOL

I save packing materials from things I buy and reuse it. Wrap fragile pieces and I add Styrofoam peanuts to keep things from rattling around as much.

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Ive been using paper towels lately. They seem to be the best packing materials at a great price these days. They’re great for direct contact of items sensitive or venerable to scratches and great for filling voids to eliminate rattling. For example, I’ll wrap a car or truck with 1 or half a paper towel then wrap that in bubble wrap

 

[biddle]

Ive been using paper towels lately.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Here's why paper towels can scratch:

• Abrasive Texture:
  Paper towels are made from wood pulp and have a relatively rough texture compared to microfiber cloths. This roughness can cause scratches, especially when rubbing against smooth surfaces.
  
  
• Micro-grit:
  Paper towels can contain tiny abrasive particles (micro-grit) from the papermaking process or from the environment. These particles can be harder than the surface you're cleaning and cause scratching.