16 Sep
2008
16 Sep
'08
12:23 a.m.
On 15 Sep 2008 at 17:25, David Griffith wrote:
Second, the prices of their boxes is astronomical.
A 30x30x20 outer carton cost $12.
The inner carton cost $8. The total just for packing
this computer
came to $68.
The computer itself sold for $55.
I work for a freight company; 36 x 22 x 20" boxes cost us $11.75 each,
when purchased in quantities of 50 or more.
We order full rolls of large-bubble bubble-wrap at aroudn $45 / roll;
1/4 roll would cost you about $11.25.
I'd say the price for packing is reasonable, taking into account
labor, and their markup.
If you're going to ship this type of equipment, it's best to get
a rough quote first, and simply advise the buyer that he is responsible
for all shipping costs.
Yeah, it's nice to have an exact dollar amount ahead of time,
but the only way that's going to happen is if you take your photos
first, have the unit boxed up, and then post it for sale.
Alternately, you can buy the materials yourself;
U-haul has an interesting selection of boxes, and
also carries rolls of bubble wrap. That has the added benefit
of knowing that your item is adequately packed.
T