Experiment - shipping raw cards

RobE

Yesterday morning I ran out of bubble mailers.I wanted to get to the Post
Office before they closed by noon,but wanted to include Creeperkat's raw card
in this PO run.

Then I looked over at a small pile of those AOL tin cases that usually just wind up in the trash
eventually.You know those useless AOL user discs that come in a plastic holder or tin you get
in the mail all the time?I took the CD out and looked to see if the card saver would fit and it fit just fine.
Threw some packing material in,taped it shut and it was all set to go.And it only cost $1.38 to ship a raw card safely.

What else other than Bubble mailers,PSA boxes and envelopes have you used to ship?

CreeperKat

Rob,

I think this is a neat idea. I'll let you know how it works out.

spacktrack

Although not for shipping raw cards, I have found that cereal boxes are great for shipping items like complete sets. I take the box, reinforce it with some cardboard cut to size and package it up. Weighs a little less than normal cardboard boxes which is good for sets. An ounce or two over a set weight can cost an extra buck or so.

Tipem

Rob,

I would like to make a small suggestion.Include an address inside the AOL container just in case the outside address becomes unreadable.The post office will open the package to see if they can determine where it goes.This will allow them to get your cards to the proper destination.

Vic

sagard

<< <i>Rob,

I would like to make a small suggestion.Include an address inside the AOL container just in case the outside address becomes unreadable.The post office will open the package to see if they can determine where it goes.This will allow them to get your cards to the proper destination.

Vic >>




This is good advise on all USPS shipments.

RobE

Thanks guys.

Next time I'll stick a label inside.

I took one of those Priority Address labels and cut off the top part which was stuck on the front.The address on the back wasn't mine so the clerk at the counter covered it up and we put my return address on that sticker.

CreeperKat

I once cut the top of the Priority shipping labels to use. When I got to the counter the mail clerk got all bent out of shape and told me they are provided for free only if you use Priority Mail. He made me take it off and find another label. Oh well.

liffeystynx

The other day I received a signed card that had been matted for framing with a photo. The whole thing was neatly packed into a (thankfully unused) pizza box! My daughter got all excited at the notion of a pizza delivery at 10 a.m.

The only problem I encountered was that whoever mounted the card used tape on two sides of the rear of the card. It was clear that pulling the tape off would remove some of the back of the card, so I cut away as much of it as I could. But I'm worried that if I go too close, PSA will think it has been trimmed. I know that with signed cards, an authentic signature takes priority over the physical condition of the card, but I'm wondering whether I can expect any better than a PSA 1 with some tape still stuck to the back of the card. Any similar experiences?

NickM

liffey - I've seen vintage cards with tape on them in PSA 2 holders.

Nick

liffeystynx

Nick,

Thanks for that - a 100% improvment on my expectations

BigKidAtHeart

I have a 53 bowman Pee Wee Reese
card that had tape on the front
and still shows tape marks where
it was removed, and I got a PSA 3
so it may not be as bad as you think.

Dhjacks

I somehow ended up with about fifty VCR tape boxes from Blockbuster. I've recently discovered that they fit the Tall cards perfectly. I sent out my first cards in these boxes yesterday.
You can slip the address label into the plastic cover and tape it up. I think it'll be fine.

CreeperKat

Rob,

Got the card today. I would say it was a great success. Not a ding or a dent. Thanks for the card.

RobE

At the very least it should do the trick.

Glad your happy with it.