(Tutorial) Steelbook Shipping

[flatout]

I had mentioned a picture Tut I had made for a seller who kept sending me damaged steels and could not understand what I meant about how to ship them cheaply and safely and Lowly suggested i post it (I assume here but Lowly mentioned the help section but I could not find it).


This is a picture guide on how i ship steels in bubble envelopes (this method would be good for extra protection even if you use a box).

This is a great tut to show sellers as they are always reluctant to offer better shipping becasue they are afraid you mean a box and it will cost them a lot more. But with this method you get the protection of a box with the cheaper shipping of an envelope.


http://i41.tinypic.com/n6i5h.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/e1bzgi.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/selmdz.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2crtw10.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/mkj03c.jpg

[Twisted]

that's a great idea!!!..thank you for taking the time to do this write up/pics.

[flatout]

that's a great idea!!!..thank you for taking the time to do this write up/pics.

Thanks!

Thank Lowly too as I never really thought to add it here.



It is a great way to ship steels cheaply and safely, also a great picture tut to show sellers how you want your steelbook shipped to you.

[Dreamcazman]

Geez, I didn't think it'd be that hard to people to know how to pack something properly. :roll:

Nice post flatout, but stuff like this should be common sense, not rocket science...

[flatout]

Geez, I didn't think it'd be that hard to people to know how to pack something properly. :roll:

Nice post flatout, but stuff like this should be common sense, not rocket science...

You have no idea how many times i have gotten damaged items in the post (just in the past couple months) due to poor packaging.

A lot of people just do not understand the dangers of shipping.


And most people seem to not understand what I mean when I tell them to cover either side with cardboard. When I say that they say "it will cost more to ship in a box"... like that is what I said or something.

Unfortunately on almost everything I buy I make sure the seller is going to ship it properly and tell them how I think they "were going to ship it all along but i want to be sure" (I say it that way to be less patronizing). Even then some still ship a skimpy and cheaply as possible.

[Clusks]

Always good to have little guides up like this for newcomers.

Nice one, Flatout.

[LowlyAssassin]

I know
I'm brilliant and amazing but your all too scared to admit it
Because you think that power will go to my head and I'll go crazy

[SwiftDeath]

I know
I'm brilliant and amazing but your all too scared to admit it
Because you think that power will go to my head and I'll go crazy

It will go to your head lily :taunt:

But you're already crazy :P

[Platfus]

It will go to your head lily :taunt:

But you're already crazy :P

With her 3 UWS editions :D

[CheapAssassin]

Glad to say I package it the same way that you have shown flatout :D

But great to share with others..

[Dreamcazman]

Unfortunately on almost everything I buy I make sure the seller is going to ship it properly and tell them how I think they "were going to ship it all along but i want to be sure" (I say it that way to be less patronizing). Even then some still ship a skimpy and cheaply as possible.
I'm a bit the same, if it's something I'm concerned about getting damaged, I plead with the seller to make sure it's packed properly, also trying to word it without being condescending or patronizing.

Most times it pays off. :)

[Lemur]

I'm a bit the same, if it's something I'm concerned about getting damaged, I plead with the seller to make sure it's packed properly, also trying to word it without being condescending or patronizing.

Most times it pays off. :)

Usually I just threaten that if it's not packed well it will create a hassle where I have to raise claims etc. I've gotten a few packages where 1 steelbook was packed in a box as big as the skyrim CE. I had to rummage through all the padding to find the steel :thumb:

[flatout]

Usually I just threaten that if it's not packed well it will create a hassle where I have to raise claims etc. I've gotten a few packages where 1 steelbook was packed in a box as big as the skyrim CE. I had to rummage through all the padding to find the steel :thumb:

I usually don't threaten but I do follow up accordingly if my instructions were not followed or I feel that common sense was not painfully used when packaging (well only if it was damaged, in some cases without damage I tell them how lucky they were so they don't have issues in the future).


I just got a press kit in the mail just the yesterday morning (the press kit has a thing outer cardboard box... very thin) and the seller shipped it in a box that he made himself and he made it the smallest he could. So there was no cushioning room at all, basically and damage to the box itself would translate to damage to the item inside... this was not thought out. Well it was though out but the only thought was that of saving on shipping costs. Lucky for him and me really) there was only light damage to the bottom of the item box and I was generous (or I thought I was) and asked for a very small amount for the error.


The seller make have save 1 or 2 euro but shipping this was but risked losing the whole amount of the item from it being damaged. Items like that should be shipped in a box where there is at least a inch space all the way around the item where packing is placed to adsorb dents from impacts. It is far cheaper to do it the right way every time.

[comaamen86]

i could do a video guide if anyone is interested?

[HIPPEEDUDE]

This method works as i have done it. Unfortunately sending it like that from heres makes it a parcel as its to thick to be considered a letter,so i usually end up putting them in a box anyway,lol. Same method should apply to comics & other books as well if sending in an envelope,wrap book in cardboard first then in envelope

[KidSupreme]

Good stuff.
I ship a little different.

I wrap my steelbook in bubble wrap, then i place them between cardboard and finally place them in a bubble envelope.

I surprised when i receive steelbook and people put them in a bubble envelope or worse a regular envelope.

[LowlyAssassin]

Nobody ever ask for a steel book from me
I ship them just as they are with an address sticker and a stamp
After all they are mad of steel :p

[SwiftDeath]

Nobody ever ask for a steel book from me
I ship them just as they are with an address sticker and a stamp
After all they are mad of steel :p

:asplode:

*Note to self never buy a steel from lily*

[Brandon Storm]

Damn, that's way easier than how I packaged them.

Wrapping mine in padding and then plastic wrap always turns out looking like 5kilos of uncut, pure, Colombian cocaine.

Could fit more per box with this method as well.

Good thinking.

[LyricalOne]

Damn, that's way easier than how I packaged them.

Wrapping mine in padding and then plastic wrap always turns out looking like 5kilos of uncut, pure, Colombian cocaine.

Could fit more per box with this method as well.

Good thinking.

But that's what I loved about your packages :spiteful:
Surprisingly it still made it through customs :lmao:

It looked legit :P
http://i.imgur.com/HQltgvb.jpg

[Dan]

But that's what I loved about your packages :spiteful:
Surprisingly it still made it through customs :lmao:

It looked legit :P
http://i.imgur.com/HQltgvb.jpg


lol this looks sketchy as hell

[LyricalOne]

lol this looks sketchy as hell

It did :lmao:

I received that package last year, and around the same time I had an influx of packages coming in. My girlfriend said you get so many packages, what if someone sends you drugs or a something dangerous...

2 days later, I opened that box with her next to me :banghead:

We had a good laugh though :P
And it did protect all 30+ steels of mine

[CheapAssassin]

http://i60.tinypic.com/20rojd3.jpg

Fixed ;)

So how much for a g Jorge?

[Dan]

http://i60.tinypic.com/20rojd3.jpg

Fixed ;)

So how much for a g Jorge?

lol

[LyricalOne]

http://i60.tinypic.com/20rojd3.jpg

Fixed ;)

So how much for a g Jorge?

:rotf:
Oh that, it's just sugar.. nothing to see :tumbleweed: just move along

:secret:

I do admire your Photoshop skills!

[CheapAssassin]

Lol too many secrets. Do you need a peddler for your sugar? I can help you sell xD

Thanks for your compliment. Lol thats my job. Art for living :beer:

[flatout]

Damn, that's way easier than how I packaged them.

Wrapping mine in padding and then plastic wrap always turns out looking like 5kilos of uncut, pure, Colombian cocaine.

Could fit more per box with this method as well.

Good thinking.

Thanks ;)

You can also bubble wrap the steel before putting the cardboard on... that way it has 2 bubble layers.