(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.

[Twisted]

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

[flatout]

Originally Posted by Twisted

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.

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

[flatout]

Originally Posted by Dreamcazman

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

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.

[Dreamcazman]

Originally Posted by flatout

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]

Originally Posted by Dreamcazman

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

[flatout]

Originally Posted by Lemur

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

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.

[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