23 Feb
2002
23 Feb
'02
8:12 a.m.
Sellam Ismail wrote:
Nobody wants to spend $10 to $20 on packing materials,
especially if the
item is only $20-$100.
I disagree, I believe it really depends on what it is. Plus, if I
always make sure the buyer knows that packing will be well done, and
possibly more expensive then "normal". I try to incorporate a materials
cost into my shipping charge, if I have to buy more tape/peanuts, bubble
wrap, etc.
My HOWTO was written from the perspective of one who uses exclusively
recycled packaging products (except for the tape of course). Sometimes I
go out and buy bubble wrap but that's rare. I always have a stash of foam
and peanuts and boxes and crap laying around ready for re-use.
I always save materials too, but if I'm using more than I am getting, I
have to buy it.
Chad fernandez
Michigan, USA