posted on February 11, 2003 08:08:08 PM new
Hi folks
I finally have my reseller info with a couple people and will be purchasing some items for resale.
I am looking into a heat sealer, only an 8 or 12 inch one. Can anyone recommend where to buy? Do you need a cutter? The item I am selling will be small, so I don't want the package to break open.
Thank you!
Japerton
posted on February 12, 2003 05:03:52 AM new
I happened to walk into an Office Depot last year when they had a very nice business grade heat sealer on the clearance table. They REALLY wanted to get rid of it. It was marked $3.00 and rang up at $.06.
posted on February 12, 2003 06:36:14 AM new
Fetish:
Honestly when I started, I used a seal-a-meal and hair dryer for shrink bag sealing. It wasn't very heavy-duty, but it worked just fine. It's a good suggestion for a low-volume seller.
posted on February 12, 2003 02:59:38 PM new
Thanks everyone!
I wonder if anyone has any pros and cons of using one versus little zip bags?
I think if I found a $3 one I'd be dancing around the store!
What about the ones on ebay? Why the price difference?
What about scales? Suggestions for a scale that can measure grams?
Thanks guys!!!
Japerton
posted on February 13, 2003 08:15:22 AM new
As to using zip lock bags, it depends on what you are packaging. The normal bags are very thin & puncture easily,
I have purchased these bags on eBay & kept using them until I ran out. But they were the normal thickness.
I just purchased 1000 4 Mil (thinker than freezer bags) & a roll of the heat sealable 6 Mil poly tubing.
I repackage items from bulk into smaller lots, some are heavy & some are sharp. That is why I have upgraded to the thicker bags.
posted on February 13, 2003 01:40:20 PM new
There are 28 grams to an ounce unless you are weighing precious metals then there are 31.031 grams to a troy ounce.
posted on February 13, 2003 05:04:07 PM new
Hi
Duh, hehe, yes I know the conversion, I guess I am looking for a nod toward a scale that is good at smaller weights?
BTW I am looking at reselling some beads, nothing very "pokey" and want to be competative, because I think I may have to relist them several times, buy it's very nature.
Thanks guys!
This is like a master class...
Japerton
