[Boatanchors] Packing materials

[Jim Wiley]

See of there is a paper supplier in your area.  Look in the yellow pages 
for "paper" or :boxes".    Such a supplier typically will have boxes, 
packing material, etc.   There are the big names, such as Unisource,  
Zellerbach, and so on, and smaller regional outlets.  Try to avoid 
buying this sort of thing at retail (Wal Mart, Lowes,. Home Depot, 
Office Max, etc. ) unless you are very rich and want to lighten your 
wallet. 


Lacking that, see if there are companies that offer packing and shipping 
services (The UPS Store), home moving companies (Bekins Van Lines, 
Allied Movers, Mayflower, etc.),  but they are retail priced also.  
Costco and Sams Club usually have bulk cardboard boxes, and sometimes 
packing material.  The best packing material, IMHO, is "bubble wrap", 
with the next best being plastic foam "peanuts".    The peanuts work 
well, but are a pain to keep under control - they will fly everywhere. 


Giant rolls of bubble wrap are usually in stock at a paper supplier.  No 
matter what you decide, bulk is usually the way to go..  I particularly 
like the fold-up "Bankers Box" style.   Beware of  getting boxes or 
cartons that are too large.  Unless you are built like King Kong,  
lifting these can become very old very fast.


- Jim, KL7CC



Robert Young wrote:
> I'm going to be selling some of my boatanchors (divorce is a wonderful thing) and I'm sure shipping will be involved, does anyone know of a good source for good sturdy boxes, foam etc, and what is the best way to ship them? I know double boxing is best or in lieu of that foaming them in place in a good sturdy box, anyway I'm looking for some good ides and sources for the packing material,
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> Bob Young
> KB1OKL
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