barbarake
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posted on January 1, 2001 07:16:29 AM new
Hi everyone - Hope you had a nice New Years!! I'm writing because I normally sell clothes. I've been using the priority mail boxes but am thinking of switching to the priority tyvak (sp?) envelopes (to save on weight).
Has anyone had any problems with these? Thanks.
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countryhorse
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posted on January 1, 2001 07:24:20 AM new
That's a good idea. I sell horse blankets & those envelopes are all I've ever used to ship them (for 2 1/2 years). I've also bought clothes on eBay that were shipped in the Priority Tyvek envelopes and all arrived safe! It sure cuts down on the shipping weight, plus the mailman can put them inside a mailbox, instead of leaving a box on the outside.
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SEABHS
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posted on January 1, 2001 07:48:15 AM new
excellent choice! tough they are!
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Empires
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posted on January 1, 2001 07:50:05 AM new
I used the tyvek envelopes as well when shipping back a pair of Levi's -no problem at all..
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abacaxi
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posted on January 1, 2001 08:15:23 AM new
They are NOT very waterproof. Seal the clothing inside a plastic bag, then use the envelope.
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crankyoldhag
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posted on January 1, 2001 08:23:42 AM new
I did have one that arrived with the envelope split open, so now I tape any seams. I have always offered that option on the items that were very close to a cut-off on rates. I do offer it as an option, but about half my customers opt for the box and pay the higher shipping.
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ExecutiveGirl
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posted on January 1, 2001 09:05:28 AM new
I sell clothing also and anything that will fit in a Tyvek envelope gets shipped like that. For extra protection on certain clothing items, I'll put it in a Tyvek envelope and THEN put it in a Priority Box. I've shipped thousands of clothing items in Tyvek envelopes and not a single problem yet.
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boysmommy3
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posted on January 1, 2001 10:45:18 AM new
We sell primarily clothing and probably 80% of what we sell goes in Priority Tyvek envelopes. They are great - but just as aba... said - you need to firt put in a water proof bag - we use ziploc bags we are able to buy in bulk. In addition, we always clear tape the envelope closure just in case it gets ripped or opened so none of the contents can come out.
Good luck - -
PS - Also put the address on prior to putting the clothing in - hard to do after.
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libra63
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posted on January 1, 2001 11:46:26 AM new
No matter what I sell or what kind of an envelope or box I use I always put it in a zip lock bag. Any item I sell is small or big enough to put in the largest bag and since the envelopes or boxes are not waterproof I make my items waterproof. Our goodwill sells ziplock bags very reasonable and on Wednesdays, which is Senior day, they are 25% cheaper. Can't beat that price.
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cin131
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posted on January 1, 2001 04:48:51 PM new
Hi,
With the increase in postal rates, I'm wondering if shipping in plain tyvek, as opposed to the 'priority' ones would cut on postage, also, how much cheaper is a tyvek than a box for a package less than 2 oz.
Cin
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figmente
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posted on January 1, 2001 06:11:53 PM new
Note that the new postal rates increase the room save a bit by using 1st class instead of priority for the lighter packages.
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BlackCoffeeBlues
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posted on January 1, 2001 08:51:58 PM new
Well I feel really stupid! I've been selling on eBay for a couple of years, mostly clothing, and I was under the impression that the Tyvek envelopes were waterproof! I'm annoyed that I can't get the larger ones anymore either online or at my local PO, because I send EVERYTHING in those babies that I can. In fact, when I use a box I always put the clothing item in plastic, but when using Tyvek I never worried about water damage issues. Yikes!
Learn something new every day around here.
Sheri
[email protected]
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rachelee
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posted on January 2, 2001 07:49:38 AM new
I agree with the majority - put the clothing in a waterproof plastic bag and then into the priority envelope. I received a shirt in one of the tyvek envelopes once that had gotten wet, and the red from the envelope transferred onto the shirt. It had pink splotches all over it by the time I received it.
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jadejim
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posted on January 3, 2001 07:14:23 AM new
I don't ship clothes but do order from mail order and they nearly always come in a poly bag type envelope. So I set out to find a similar product to ship vintage textiles. Finally found them at Uline.com. They come in a wide range of sizes and keep postage costs down while assuring dry, safe delivery. Have had NO problems using them and they are versatile--can ship priority of first class--as they are plain white. An additional benefit is that mail carriers can get these in normal mailboxes. If I used a box, often the customer would have to make a trip to the post office to pick it up.
The price is comparable to a tyvek priority mail envelope plus a zip lock bag and it eliminates one handling step in my packing process.
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nefish
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posted on January 3, 2001 07:27:51 AM new
jadejim
Those sound great! Would you mind posting a link to them at u-line, or else posting an item number? I'd like to check them out.
TIA!
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Linda_K
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posted on January 3, 2001 08:54:07 AM new
http://www.Uline.com
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nikki99
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posted on January 3, 2001 05:47:49 PM new
I've had over 500 sales with clothing and use the envelopes maybe 60% of the time. Only had 1 split open and it was a paper one. The priorities are great.
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