BrickLegacy Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, pstebbing said: In a pinch I've used one of these before. (cut down) Perhaps it might be an option for you while you're waiting. FWIW I just ordered some boxes from HomeDepot and they arrived at the store 3 days later. Thanks. Staples is usually really good about shipping orders out in a day or two but with the holiday season I'm looking for a backup plan. Hopefully TRU and Target come through and send me all my new shipping supplies this week 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch97racing Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Walmart has an 18x18x24. Normally the boxes sell for $1.32. Throw some air bubbles in and good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazuli16 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 26 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said: Thanks. Staples is usually really good about shipping orders out in a day or two but with the holiday season I'm looking for a backup plan. Hopefully TRU and Target come through and send me all my new shipping supplies this week I ordered some boxes from Staples on Friday and they are scheduled to be delivered today. I'm in the Midwest, if that matters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) I've had good luck with Staples as well. I recently ordered some small Partners Brand boxes from Amz and I would NOT recommend those. Edited December 12, 2016 by pstebbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Any staples coupon codes out there? I'm getting low on boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Anyone know of any good deals on shelving? This past month buying frenzy has filled up my cheap shelves in the basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 This is a great deal, IMO. Brown Kraft Paper, 18" x 900ft, for $10.30 Shipped free with prime https://www.amazon.com/Boardwalk-K1840900-Kraft-Paper-900ft/dp/B004NEW94E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482613710&sr=8-5&keywords=brown+kraft+paper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 This is a great deal, IMO. Brown Kraft Paper, 18" x 900ft, for $10.30 Shipped free with primehttps://www.amazon.com/Boardwalk-K1840900-Kraft-Paper-900ft/dp/B004NEW94E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482613710&sr=8-5&keywords=brown+kraft+paperGood deal. No Prime. So the Lego to get over $50 could be on the top or (more likely) on the bottom. Hmm...What to do. What to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 1 hour ago, exciter1 said: This is a great deal, IMO. Brown Kraft Paper, 18" x 900ft, for $10.30 Shipped free with prime https://www.amazon.com/Boardwalk-K1840900-Kraft-Paper-900ft/dp/B004NEW94E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482613710&sr=8-5&keywords=brown+kraft+paper Have you had a chance to use this brand yet? Do you know if it is the super "crinkly" kraft paper (like Amazon uses in their packing) or the softer kraft paper like you get when you order from staples? We like the really crinkly stuff as it fills voids well and holds the shape while the softer paper crushed down alot easier. I know Uline sells the really crinkly kraft paper but it is $26 for a 24" x 1200 roll. If this stuff is the crinkly paper and not soft I'd give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, asharerin said: Have you had a chance to use this brand yet? Do you know if it is the super "crinkly" kraft paper (like Amazon uses in their packing) or the softer kraft paper like you get when you order from staples? We like the really crinkly stuff as it fills voids well and holds the shape while the softer paper crushed down alot easier. I know Uline sells the really crinkly kraft paper but it is $26 for a 24" x 1200 roll. If this stuff is the crinkly paper and not soft I'd give it a try. I've only ordered the Pratt brand from Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Pratt-Multipurpose-Packaging-KPR30241200R-Length/dp/B00AI652CM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482621115&sr=8-5&keywords=kraft+paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dah_hunter Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Where do my fellow canadian's get Box's for shipping. i got some larger sets, to ship and i want to make sure they are packaged nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelgazra Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Depends on the level of professionalism you're chasing.... You're out in the valley right? I work at MEC, and get alll my packing supplies from our incoming shipments, which are pretty much daily. It's an endless supply of all sorts of boxes. I'm in the position that I can be picky on which boxes I keep since I'm there all the time, I manage to grab ones that don't have any printed logos on them. But MEC is all about environmental footprint and all that, so I'm absolutely confident if you went in to the Langley store and asked them (try and ask for a senior staff or backstock team leader) to save you a stack of shipping boxes of approximate dimensions. Might be easier to advertise the request as being for moving boxes. But yea, that's one free option, but you won't get a nice pretty stack of exactly the same dimensions like you would from Staples or UHaul etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Where do my fellow canadian's get Box's for shipping. i got some larger sets, to ship and i want to make sure they are packaged nice? Uline.ca ... we don't get the same silly deals the folks in the US get from staples. I don't work anywhere I can get free boxes so I just order three or four sizes from them.Side note... Canada Post may deny insurance claims if you reuse a box. Don't ship expensive sets in old boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 5 hours ago, dah_hunter said: Where do my fellow canadian's get Box's for shipping. i got some larger sets, to ship and i want to make sure they are packaged nice? Staples usually for the big boxes, and Walmart for tiny sets/action figures. I usually buy in bulk when Staples has some kind of sale on shipping supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glucapg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Where do my fellow canadian's get Box's for shipping. i got some larger sets, to ship and i want to make sure they are packaged nice? And where do my fellow italian's get boxes for shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Martae54 said: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Anyone spec out the ideal shipping box size for these? Not that I'll sell them immediately, but I can start looking for deals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, mudcatsfan said: Anyone spec out the ideal shipping box size for these? Not that I'll sell them immediately, but I can start looking for deals. Box is about 13.9 x 14.9 x 3.7 inches which is the same height and length of the 41055 Cinderella Romantic Castle. Box size is odd for shipping purposes unless you start cutting up larger boxes. USPS regional B box isn't deep enough. Search Amazon and other online sites for a box that is 15x15x5. They also come on 15x15x4 and 15x15x6. https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-13304/Corrugated-Boxes-200-Test/15-x-15-x-5-Corrugated-Boxes https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-4626/Corrugated-Boxes-200-Test/15-x-15-x-4-Corrugated-Boxes To save costs on my Cinderella sets, I sold these mainly w/o their retail boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Amazon is having a sale on the DYMO 450 Turbo $47.99. In case anyone is thinking about buying one. http://amzn.to/2jNgo6p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 also going to put this here for reference. Staples coupon code for 20% regular priced office supplies...enter code: 49080. Expires 1/28/17. Thanks @Kevink24 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevink24 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Again, here is another code for Staples, for those of you that are in need of shipping supplies... a coupon code for 20% off regular priced office supplies...enter code: 52003. Again, it looks like one code per account. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Code 52003 also expires on 1/28/17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman720 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Please delete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatterbug Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Some advice from UK sellers: I'm using Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For as it seems the cheapest method with a tracking element. I've had a number of parcels get to their destination but no confirmation via the tracking number. Am i justified in asking for a refund from Royal Mail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scatterbug said: Some advice from UK sellers: I'm using Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For as it seems the cheapest method with a tracking element. I've had a number of parcels get to their destination but no confirmation via the tracking number. Am i justified in asking for a refund from Royal Mail? I also use 2CSF for <2KG parcels but, Collect+ for >2KG. I just don't trust new buyers so EVERYTHING that I send is tracked and signed for. RM won't entertain a refund for 2CSF if the parcel arrived unless you used Special Delivery which can actually be the cheapest option for an over-sized heavier parcel needing more than £50 insurance. With 2CSF, you'll only get your £3.95 back anyway and is it really worth filling in all those forms, losing the receipt that you send them (that HMRC may request) and waiting 6 weeks? You can try but, it's too much hassle for probably nothing in return. BTW... All my medium/large sets now go in double-walled boxes that are so strong that they can even be shipped using UPS! Edited February 11, 2017 by TabbyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatterbug Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Cheers Tabby. I tend to concentrate on buying the sets that come under the small parcel dimensions but do have a few larger items. I'll go with your Collect+ suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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