Need help on packaging/shipping.

[SwiftDeath]

Originally Posted by v1sav1s

1. Where do you prefer to buy packing supplies (boxes, bubblewrap, peanuts, etc)? Or do you prefer to let the courier pack it for you?

Not to be mean, but have you never really used a courier before?

I have never known of a courier packing something for you. It is on you to package your items in all cases.

Are you planning to sell in lots or individually? Individiual sales will get you more money but will take more time/effort investement on your end

In either case I usually buy boxes from Office Depot, Target or staples

For bubblewrap and peanuts, buy from ebay as way way way overpriced at the stores I mentioned (can also buy boxes from ebay)

Originally Posted by v1sav1s

2. Which courier service do you use to ship valuables domestically/internationally?

I use USPS for pretty much everything. UPS and Fedex only make sense domestically for 20 lbs or more

USPS is much much much cheaper in all other instances

Originally Posted by v1sav1s

3. Do you have more wisdom to impart?

Again lots vs individual sales will dictate how you should sell things the most

Lots are far harder to sell as dedicated collectors will likely already own some of a lot

Also buy a shipping scale -> For example I have this one http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...scale&LH_BIN=1

Then you can estimate shipping prices here http://postcalc.usps.com/

Oh and pack things how you would like items you receive to be packed

[Airzonk]

Originally Posted by SwiftDeath

I have never known of a courier packing something for you. It is on you to package your items in all cases.

The UPS Store offers this as a service. They will wrap, box and ship your item. Of course they will charge extra for it, so you're better off doing it yourself. I'm pretty sure Fedex Office offers this service as well.