How To Pack A SteelBook™ (Must Read for New Collectors)

[Wreck]

In conjunction with Worldwide Packaging supplier List thread

A lot of folks are fully aware of how to pack a Steelbook to avoid dents and damage. However, this is still a good thread for new collectors to look over so that they know how to avoid such damage.

1) Use a box
2) Use plenty of bubble wrap.

Some people have been able to get away with using bubble mailers and plenty of packing, but its still nothing something I would personally recommend.

This is actually a package I got from our forum member "BlurayJunkie"

Even when shipping internationally he was able to use a United States Priority Mail box by wrapping it first in paper. Good idea, as you can get those boxes for free. (if you live in the US)




PERFECT!

 

[Buffalo MX]

I want to propose a HDN Award for Best Packing


I asked Wreck about it but seems very busy

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

I want to propose a HDN Award for Best Packing

I second that

This might be unusual, I try not to use any extra tape at all on my packaging. So, the item is bubblewrap/boxed without tape and then in a larger box usually in a plastic bag.

 

[SlimJim24]

I second that

This might be unusual, I try not to use any extra tape at all on my packaging. So, the item is bubblewrap/boxed without tape and then in a larger box usually in a plastic bag.

I'd like to see that. You should send me some steelbooks!

 

[thunda123]

I hav no idea where to ask this question but....where do all of you get those bubble wrap steelbook sleeves. Th ones that are either bubble wrap or a soft thin styrofoam sheet or combo that you slide the steelbook in for shipping or storage of a steelbook?

 

[ash333]

I hav no idea where to ask this question but....where do all of you get those bubble wrap steelbook sleeves. Th ones that are either bubble wrap or a soft thin styrofoam sheet or combo that you slide the steelbook in for shipping or storage of a steelbook?

Walmart, Staples, Office Depot, Amazon. Wait, you mean the baggy like thing? They come from Amazon.DE, FR, UK when they ship your steelbooks. I thought you meant bubble wrap in general. Sorry.

 

[thunda123]

Walmart, Staples, Office Depot, Amazon. Wait, you mean the baggy like thing? They come from Amazon.DE, FR, UK when they ship your steelbooks. I thought you meant bubble wrap in general. Sorry.

Yeah, the baggy thing. I live in the boonies. Thought maybe they sold those somewhere.

 

[SlimJim24]

Yeah, the baggy thing. I live in the boonies. Thought maybe they sold those somewhere.

I was bored at work so I started searching for those bubble wrap sleeves. Seem to be pretty cheap for 50-100 of them. Think I'll pick some up

 

[surfury]

so you bought a steelbook from HMV.COM? that's how they packaged steelbook. I had one bent in half..looks like someone put a heavy box on top of it and smashed the hmv box and dented the steelbook inside. After a month, I received a refund, including partial shipping fees back to them. Keep in mind hmv.come does not refund the full amount back to them. If costs you $20 to ship it back to them, then they only refund $7 back to you

Suggestion maybe to get them shipped to someone in UK or Europe. As they don't travel that far they generally don't get bashed. (I have only ever had 1 bad one from HMV, and that was HP7.1). They can then be sent to you by the member here.

PS I am not offering a forwarding service myself as I do it for others but some might like to volunteer or there may be trusted members who you could approach.

 

[SlimJim24]

Where do people get those boxes that seem to perfectly fit one steelbook with just a little space on each side? The smallest boxes that I can really find are able to fit 2 or 3 easily, but seem to be a lot of wasted space if I just put one in them. Can anyone from the US help me find some?

 

[SlimJim24]

Anyone?

 

[thunda123]

Anyone?

Well, you can get some for free from the post office. There are a couple that are small flat rate boxes. You'd have to wrap it up if you don't plan on sending it priority mail though. They also have other shapes and sizes that are regular boxes but you may have to pay for those.

I've picked some up from the post office, some from walmart, etc.

Office Depot and other similar stores have some in that size also.

 

[SlimJim24]

I know what you're talking about. But that's not what I'm talking about. I've looked at walmart and the post office and office depot and even target. They only have the traditional boxes for sale. What I'm talking about is the ones that fit one perfectly. Instead of the four flaps on top for normal boxes it's the one flap that folds over the whole top. I don't know, it's kind of hard to explain. They just seem to work perfect for shipping one steelbook. I'll have to keep looking. Thanks thunda!

 

[thunda123]

I know what you're talking about. But that's not what I'm talking about. I've looked at walmart and the post office and office depot and even target. They only have the traditional boxes for sale. What I'm talking about is the ones that fit one perfectly. Instead of the four flaps on top for normal boxes it's the one flap that folds over the whole top. I don't know, it's kind of hard to explain. They just seem to work perfect for shipping one steelbook. I'll have to keep looking. Thanks thunda!

Is it a square or rectangle when looking at the top?

And it's not the one or a similar one to what Wreck has in the OP?

 

[Drum18]

I know what you're talking about. But that's not what I'm talking about. I've looked at walmart and the post office and office depot and even target. They only have the traditional boxes for sale. What I'm talking about is the ones that fit one perfectly. Instead of the four flaps on top for normal boxes it's the one flap that folds over the whole top. I don't know, it's kind of hard to explain. They just seem to work perfect for shipping one steelbook. I'll have to keep looking. Thanks thunda!

http://www.uline.com/BL_1403/Literature-Mailers-White

Is that it?

 

[apsmith21]

http://www.uline.com/BL_1403/Literature-Mailers-White

Is that it?

Pretty close! I use the 7 3⁄8 x 7 3⁄8 x 1 3⁄8" one.

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-156/Literature-Mailers/7-3-8-x-7-3-8-x-1-3-8-White-Literature-Mailers

 

[SlimJim24]

Pretty close! I use the 7 3⁄8 x 7 3⁄8 x 1 3⁄8" one.

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-156/Literature-Mailers/7-3-8-x-7-3-8-x-1-3-8-White-Literature-Mailers

awesome, that's exactly what i was looking for

thank you both marc and andy!!!

 

[sirdizzy]

Does this look like a good shipping job, I have been worried sick on this arriving in perfect condition as it took me 5 stores to even find these in perfect condition.

I also wrapped the whole box in tape, its going to the UK

 

[FanOfGaming]

Does this look like a good shipping job, I have been worried sick on this arriving in perfect condition as it took me 5 stores to even find these in perfect condition.

Spoiler

I also wrapped the whole box in tape, its going to the UK

yes, to me that is very good packaging

 

[SlimJim24]

Does this look like a good shipping job, I have been worried sick on this arriving in perfect condition as it took me 5 stores to even find these in perfect condition.

I also wrapped the whole box in tape, its going to the UK

it shall suffice young padawan

as you do more and more you'll figure out what works best for you, but yes, surely that should arrive safe

 

[sirdizzy]

I just wish I had seen this thread earlier I would have wrapped the movies in another level of bubble wrap (heck I bought an entire roll of it). But I wanted to make sure I had padding on all sides so the movie didn't slide around then I wrapped the whole thing in tape thinking they gotta puncture the tape first to get through the box.

My first trade here and my first time shipping something international I am going to be worried sick the entire time tell it gets there.