How do you ship single raw cards?

GoDodgersFan

Hi all,

I plan to sell some single raw cards and was wondering how I should ship them? Are card savers in a bubble
mailer adequate? I have no idea.

Your input is appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom

fsjeter

I usually put the card in a penny sleeve and card saver. Put that between two pieces of cardboard and ship in a bubble mailer. This has worked for me with no problems!

Scott

Allen

I usually remove it from the toploader, remove it from the penny sleeve, insert into a plan white envelope, fold once, mail.

I usually use a topload, penny sleeve, tape the top shut and mail in a bubble mailer. I ship anything high end in a box.

wick70

The correct way should be to include some cardboard to protect the card inside the bubble mailer. I put the card into a penny sleeve, then into a cardsaver 1, then sandwich that between two oversized pieces of cardboard (taped together). I then put one wrap of small bubble bubble wrap around the cardboard. The reason I do this is to make sure that the package will be thicker than 3/4 of an inch, otherwise you cannot use delivery confirmation. Insert into bubble mailer.

Wick

packCollector

I usually write the address on the card saver , stamp it and send it off

seriously , put the card in a cardsaver , 2 pieces of cardboard , and a bubble mailer. shipping will cost 60-83 cents plus the mailer at about 12-20cents and the card is guaranteed to arrive safe.

mart

I wondered about this as well !! I have a lot of cards to list on ebay but I have to order the cardsavers ect. being that there are no shops anywhere close !! Any alternatives???? I was actually thinking about telling everyone to save the hard plastic CD cases that you get in the mail and put that in a bubble mailer !! Or putting them between the sheet foam & then between cardboard & in a bubble mailer !! Would I have problems with that? These are ungraded singles as well, fresh from a boys collection, so its not like they were expensive, a few dollars tops !! Still I would not want them damaged !!!

GoDodgersFan

Thanks all for your reply and input.

FYI, I have nothing of real value to sell raw. Mainly fun stuff for collectors to enjoy.

Tom

ldferg

card saver in a bubble padded envelope if for 1-5 cards.

A761506

If you're selling cheaper raw cards, your best bet is to charge .60 for shipping for 1-3 cards (to encourage people to buy more) and just ship them in a plain white envelope. Cheaper shipping leads to more sales, higher shipping costs will drive people away, and is the biggest complaint of buyers which can lead to other complaints or negs.

I cut up priority mail boxes, the largest ones, to slightly larger than the size of the penny sleeve. The card is only in the penny sleeve (do not tape the penny sleeve shut, that is the easiest way for a card to be ruined), just tape two pieces of cardboard tightly around it (one piece of tape on each side, and I always fold over the ends of 3 pieces so it can be opened easily), stick it in an envelope, and a .37 stamp covers it. If the envelope if thicker than 1/4", you'll need an extra .12 in postage, but 1-3 cards in penny savers weighs less than an ounce when shipped in a standard envelope and will be under 1/4" thick. I've never had a problem doing it this way. That priority cardboard is thin but solid, especially when two pieces are combined together.