Wrapping boxes in shrink wrap?

[sinanspd]

I gently wrap them in bubble wrap. This way the wrap isn't too tight and it doesn't put pressure on the box. Unfortunately this is visually very unappealing.

However it is important to note that shelfwear doesn't normally happen when things are just sitting on the shelf (unless you stack a million things on top of each other). It's usually when you are moving things/reorganizing stuff that things get scratched and dented. That still can happen when you shrink wrap it or bubble wrap it.

Sadly, I have found that the only proper way to truly protect them are the acrylic cases the grading companies use. You can usually get custom ones made without having to get them graded and pay the ridiculous fees. But it's still an unnecessary expense for the most part. If your CE is truly mint, I would recommend going the extra mile but that, at least my definition of truly mint, is rather rare nowadays. With CEs being mass produced more than ever and shipping companies getting more and more reckless, every CE I have received in the past few years have small flaws like bent corners etc. I don't shop from them but from what I have heard even limited run who used to check every product to make sure they are grade quality, doesn't care anymore and send dented, scratched boxes.