Welcome to Mommysavers Forums.
Go Back  
Online Auctions + Classifieds Tips for selling and getting the best deals on eBay, Craigslist, and similar sites


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes

Old 09-21-2006, 10:29 AM   #1
Default Question about packaging.........  
Tricia209
Senior Mommysavers Member & Approved Trader
 
Last Online: 04-28-2009 11:38 AM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 758
iTrader: (0)
I just started selling on Ebay. I'm mostly selling my boys outgrown clothes. What sort of packaging materials do you use when mailing out clothes? Do you use tyvek envelopes, manilla envelopes or boxes? Thanks!!
__________________
"It doesn't matter who you are, or where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always." ~Oprah~
Tricia209 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-21-2006, 10:56 AM   #2
Default  
momma_bear
Mommysavers Goddess
 
momma_bear's Avatar
 
Last Online: 10-08-2008 10:16 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,071
iTrader: (0)
Depends on the type and amount of clothes but I prefer the tyvek envelops for 1-3 items depending on their size. The manilla envelop is a last resort to me, it's so cheap, could rip, or get wet.
__________________
momma_bear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-21-2006, 03:24 PM   #3
Default  
mommytosa
Mommysavers Goddess
 
mommytosa's Avatar
 
Last Online: 03-18-2009 10:59 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Southeast
Posts: 1,148
iTrader: (0)
I also prefer the tyvec envelopes. I always save boxes that seem sturdy enough to ship; it doesn't matter what size they are, you never know when you will need them!
mommytosa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-21-2006, 06:47 PM   #4
Default  
gopher02
Mommysavers Diva
 
gopher02's Avatar
 
Last Online: 08-31-2007 11:47 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 768
iTrader: (0)
I save everybox I get and that is what I use to ship. If it is priority mail, I use a priority box
gopher02 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-21-2006, 06:54 PM   #5
Default  
Bekki
Mommysavers Goddess
 
Bekki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,241
iTrader: (0)
I have also recently started selling on e-bay. I used the priority flat rate box and shipped four pair of boys jeans and four shirts they fit but just barely!
Bekki is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 01:07 AM   #6
Default  
abbysmommy
Mommysavers Goddess + Approved Trader
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,677
iTrader: (0)
I can't find a place to get the Tyvek envelopes...where do you get them??

I've used a manila envelope before...I thoroughly wrap the clothing in plastic and then slide it into the manila envelope.
abbysmommy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 07:46 AM   #7
Default  
Daisymum
Mommysavers Goddess
 
Daisymum's Avatar
 
Last Online: 11-21-2009 05:52 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 2,744
iTrader: (1)
You can get all kinds of materials to ship priority for free by going to the USPS website. They're delivered right to your door. Thats what I usually use.
Daisymum is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 10:13 AM   #8
Default  
crystalwave
Senior Mommysavers Member & Approved Trader
 
Last Online: 11-01-2009 10:56 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,121
iTrader: (1)
I almost always ship priority mail when selling on eBay. The shipping supplies are free and if you print your postage thru paypal or the USPS site you get free delivery confirmation. I would never ship eBay packages without delivery confirmation.

I typically ship lightweight clothing in the tyvek packages because the shipping is cheaper than using a box.
__________________
DS - 9
DD - 6
crystalwave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 11:35 AM   #9
Default  
Missystuy
Shopping/Auction Mod
 
Missystuy's Avatar
 
Last Online: Yesterday 06:42 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Connecticut
Real Name: Missy
Posts: 11,623
iTrader: (1)
Blog Entries: 8
I DO use the manilla evenlopes and haven't had any problems. I've been doing this for years. I wrap the item first in a ziplock bag then put it in the yellow evelope. This is how I keep my cost down.

Where do you find the tyvec bags?? I've never been able to find them.
__________________
~Missy~Mommy
Meghan9.Samantha7,Cameron5

Check your weekly Store specials with coupon Matchups in our
*GROCERY BARGAINS FORUM*!!

New England Mommysavers Social Group, Join us!http://mommysavers.com/boards/group.php?groupid=10
Missystuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 12:27 PM   #10
Default  
bjn75
Senior Mommysavers Member & Approved Trader
 
bjn75's Avatar
 
Last Online: 06-01-2009 04:02 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wallkill Ny
Posts: 658
iTrader: (3)
i mail clothing items in a box
__________________
Wife to Marc , Mommy to Kayla
bjn75 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Members






Sponsors

Mommysavers Channel

Advertisement

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.0.0