slym2none Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 How bad was it this time, X? -slym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slym2none Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Bumping this thread for the newbies and for everyone - I just sent off a package with some books I sold on eBay, and I am damn glad I take the time to pack well. As my mailman got back in his Jeep, I watched him fling the box into the back of it. Seriously, package any book you send out how you would want it to arrive to you if you were the buyer - if not better. (thumbs u -slym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 The next time I receive books packed like krap, I'm going to post pics on here for everyone to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Bumping this thread for the newbies and for everyone - I just sent off a package with some books I sold on eBay, and I am damn glad I take the time to pack well. As my mailman got back in his Jeep, I watched him fling the box into the back of it. Seriously, package any book you send out how you would want it to arrive to you if you were the buyer - if not better. (thumbs u -slym . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.J Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hey Gav, missed you buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesin4Comics Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 It's a roller coaster of emotions when Gav shows up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flikhype Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Today I received a very intelligently wrapped, yet effective parcel. I suppose most of the items used are relatively below average cost? I am not so sure about that but I do know this one survived the journey from USA to Singapore in one piece. Another guide for sellers looking for reference. I did a collage out of the many layers for easier viewing. Thank you AntBrown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIR8 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for the feedback and recognition Flik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylam Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Good, then you won't mind I have $0 in my bank account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 The Stephen Gould #35 box, for shipping 30+ slabs - has anyone been able to purchase one, or is it a custom solution for CGC? And has anyone duplicated the inner floating structure - essentially a box within a box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Good, then you won't mind I have $0 in my bank account! Barbie didn't just fall off the turnip truck..., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 One more time....the Medium Flat Rate boxes DO NOT provide enough room for impact damage. Use the 1095s. Can anyone spot what went wrong with this book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flikhype Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 gosh...I just love photo hunt.... scratches near the arm of the "thing"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flikhype Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 no wait.... Totleben's hand trembled when he ended off the "N" in his signature??? dang....this is hard.... any clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 no wait.... Totleben's hand trembled when he ended off the "N" in his signature??? dang....this is hard.... any clue? Not quite sure how shipping a slab in a medium flat rate box would make Totleben's hand tremble... Maybe from outrage, but you'd need a time machine to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeklo Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It looks like the cover may have come off from the book or is that the paper they put into the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :winnah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclemet Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It looks like the cover may have come off from the book or is that the paper they put into the book? :winnah: Wait are you saying that the book has detached from both staples? As a result of it's shipping method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It looks like the cover may have come off from the book or is that the paper they put into the book? :winnah: Wait are you saying that the book has detached from both staples? As a result of it's shipping method? The cover isn't entirely detached, but it is significantly torn at both staples, and the interior is now sticking up 1/8" at the top edge. And yes, this happened because of impact during shipping. Slabs need "float room" to prevent them from being harshly jarred in transit. This is usually accomplished through bubble wrap. The Flat Rate boxes have just enough space for the slab and maybe a single layer of bubble wrap. This is not effective at preventing this type of damage. While not foolproof, had the book been surrounded with bubble wrap, the impact to the box may have been absorbed by the bubble wrap, and potentially eliminating the damage shown (which has ruined the book. It is no longer a 9.6.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...