Mark 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Thanks for this sticky! I used the tips and shipped some books recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH6868-migration Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Around Christmas I purchased a cgc graded book and paid $10 for shipping. The guy shipped media mail in a fitted boxed with no padding. It took close to 10 days to arrive and when I opened the package the case was cracked. As a seller if a buyer pays $10 for shipping I would think you should ship priority in an appropriate box with padding instead of trying to squeeze every penny out of a sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Around Christmas I purchased a cgc graded book and paid $10 for shipping. The guy shipped media mail in a fitted boxed with no padding. It took close to 10 days to arrive and when I opened the package the case was cracked. As a seller if a buyer pays $10 for shipping I would think you should ship priority in an appropriate box with padding instead of trying to squeeze every penny out of a sale. I charge $12 from Canada with a brand new box (15x11x4) and more than enough bubble wrap and peanuts. Your seller is obviously a tool. If it makes you feel any better I just received 2 slabs each worth over $500 from a seller in the US. No padding and declared at $60. They made it but come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoginohio Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed CGC is packing a little better. Maybe it was just a noob that packed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 My last CGC shipment is the 1st time i've received cracked cases 2/10. Not bad. 2 cracked cases out of 3,000 plus slabs. Luckily this time I was cracking for SS anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Here's an old image about packaging I thought people might appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Now if you could just post this on eBay. I still argue with sellers that single issues can be sent to Canada for a lot less than $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoginohio Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Here's an old image about packaging I thought people might appreciate. DO NOT BEND? Why not just put a bullseye on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Those are crappy recommendations - the book needs to be secured to one of the pieces of cardboard prior to sandwiching, otherwise it slides around inside. And you should never ship anything you care about (like a GA All Star) in a priority envelope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Those are crappy recommendations - the book needs to be secured to one of the pieces of cardboard prior to sandwiching, otherwise it slides around inside. And you should never ship anything you care about (like a GA All Star) in a priority envelope If the cardboard is taped tightly, the comic does not slide around. Regarding "the comic needs to be secured to one of the pieces of cardboard" -- the problem I've seen is when people decide to use clear packing tape to secure the comic to the cardboard. Clear packing tape really should never be used anywhere on the inside of a package, only on the outside. It's extremely sticky and can potentially damage anything it adheres to, including a comic sleeve. Masking tape is preferable, and blue painter's tape (or green woodworking tape) are even better choices. Also: What are your concerns with a priority envelope? True, it is not as durable as a priority box, but for lower-value comics it costs about 1/2 as much. My experience with the US Postal Service has been that comics, when packaged securely, arrive safely via a Priority Envelope 99% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I know this has been discussed before but heres what I do. I wrap each bag ( no matter how many books are in it ) with a sheet of newspaper. Just like wrapping a present. I wrap it tight so theres no excess anywhere. Then I attach it with 2" packing tape on the corners at 45 degress across. That way the bundle cant slide side to side or top to bottom. Its going nowhere. Then I add the other piece of cardboard to complete the sandwich. This way no tape is stuck directly to the bag and it unwraps easily by the custome leaving the bag untouched. No hassle. Just my . DR.X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoginohio Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Is the process similar when shipping TPBs ? Do they make storage bags for these, or do I have to use a magazine bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Is the process similar when shipping TPBs ? Do they make storage bags for these, or do I have to use a magazine bag? I use the bags CGC send slabs back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterlingcomics Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Those are crappy recommendations - the book needs to be secured to one of the pieces of cardboard prior to sandwiching, otherwise it slides around inside. And you should never ship anything you care about (like a GA All Star) in a priority envelope Personally, I always use oversized boxes, lots of bubble wrap/peanuts so unless the box gets run over by a a truck it "Should" remain safe. May cost a little more but I've never received a problem shipping like this. Peace of mind for both me AND the buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterlingcomics Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Sellers - if you're wondering why you aren't getting more repeat business, here was a response that I recently got: "I am sorry for the previous packaging issues. I cannot guarantee that these books will arrive safe and sound. My intention is to package them well however I cannot be responsible for how they are tossed around once they leave." And of course, they were packaged like krapp in the first place. Nice, 'it's not my fault' attitude. Almost all shipping damage is preventable. Unless there are tire marks on the package, this type of due dillegence and customer service is unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdoginohio Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Is the process similar when shipping TPBs ? Do they make storage bags for these, or do I have to use a magazine bag? I use the bags CGC send slabs back in. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiamSturgess Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Wrong thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 If the cardboard is taped tightly, the comic does not slide around. Under certain conditions, this is 100% untrue. Yes, most times it won't move but it's still possible. Why take the chance? Secure the comic to one of the backer boards before sandwiching between two boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I know this has been discussed before but heres what I do. I wrap each bag ( no matter how many books are in it ) with a sheet of newspaper. Just like wrapping a present. I wrap it tight so theres no excess anywhere. Then I attach it with 2" packing tape on the corners at 45 degress across. That way the bundle cant slide side to side or top to bottom. Its going nowhere. Then I add the other piece of cardboard to complete the sandwich. This way no tape is stuck directly to the bag and it unwraps easily by the custome leaving the bag untouched. No hassle. Just my . DR.X Might have to try that. I usually use a magazine bag. That way I can secure the comics (inside the mag bag) to the cardboard before sandwiching. That way the tape never comes into contact with the comic bag. Seems to work well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 If the cardboard is taped tightly, the comic does not slide around. What you are doing there is squishing the comic in place, any impact to the cardboard will be transferred to the book. As Jeff said, secure the book to one piece of board, then tape them up to make a sandwich. Any impact will seperate the boards and the book has far less chance of getting battered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
