posted on November 16, 2001 01:09:06 PM new
One more packaging question:
I got some dollhouse furniture today, and the box was wrapped in bubble wrap, then the space was filled with paper. . .I guess like newspaper but without the print. . .light brown paper. . .clean. . .not like newspaper.
Anyway, got me to thinking again about how I pack my Barbies. Is this paper less expensive than peanuts? Is it acceptable? Does it protect?
posted on November 16, 2001 01:59:30 PM new
peanuts is better,it cushions impact better than paper,just think paper can be compacted further under a blow,but not peanuts.
some folks use shredded paper which is more compact than foiled paper or shredded woodpulp.
it all depends on the item and the distance it travels.
posted on November 16, 2001 02:09:52 PM new
Paper wadding is better peanuts have a way of shifting and moveing out of place leaveing unprotected areas in the package.
I have been doing packageing for nearly 20 years and paper wadding and shreaded with double boxing is the better surest way to protect breakables, if you feel peanuts are needed use them in the outer box to help tighten the fit http://www.Dman-N-Company.com
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posted on November 16, 2001 02:13:44 PM new
Peanuts are lighter weight than newspaper and they can also be easily recycled. Newspaper can add to the shipping fees.
For packaging you have to push down the paper or peanuts firmly to compact so there is no movement. I have always had the best of luck with bubblewrap and peanuts because it cushions any impact.
It also looks better and more professional to the buyer than paper.
posted on November 16, 2001 02:31:39 PM new
if you use peanuts and it shifts ,then you are not using enough peanuts.
there is a machine which will release penauts into the box,fill it to the brim as the saying goes.
the secret is pack with bubblewrap and use a large box ,fill with peanuts so any impact from any direction will be absorbed by the peanuts,of course you are looking to use more peanuts in a larger box.
posted on November 17, 2001 03:56:41 AM new
One thing about peanuts that no ones mentioned yet. I fill the spaces with them then tap the box repeatedly to get them to "settle in", then top off. Make for a firm fit with no product shifting.
