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Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 07:58
by Mrteajunkie
I have always been posting my items using boxes or tubes.
this has suited me fine as the bn was only 20”.

now I’m onto a bigger machine I’m looking to find a way to post out the larger prints and banners.
How do you post banners and larger prints A2 & A1?
im finding postal tubes to be a little too small and flimsy or too expensive.

Im open to suggestions if you have any.

Paul.

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 09:57
by pcwizme
lots of the larger banners I have had delivered have rolled and then covered in a few thick layers of celiphane

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 10:23
by Mrteajunkie
pcwizme;153831 wrote:lots of the larger banners I have had delivered have rolled and then covered in a few thick layers of celiphane
Yeah im trying to avoid that :D

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 11:10
by pw66
Is there a local carpet store looking to get rid of the cardboard tubes in the centre of carpets? Stronger and larger than the standard postal tubes & ideal for larger banners.

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 12:24
by Mrteajunkie
pw66;153834 wrote:Is there a local carpet store looking to get rid of the cardboard tubes in the centre of carpets? Stronger and larger than the standard postal tubes & ideal for larger banners.
Good shout we have one in our high street 2 min walk away.
I wonder how i could cap the ends though?

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 12:42
by pcwizme
but really heavy and will cause the cost to go up, I think this is the reason most just wrap them.

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 12:43
by pcwizme
cut some card and tape it on?

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 13:57
by pw66
Mrteajunkie;153837 wrote:Good shout we have one in our high street 2 min walk away.
I wonder how i could cap the ends though?
Bubble wrap and parcel tape.

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 13:58
by Mrteajunkie
Im going to drop in later today and see what they have kicking about.

Thanks lads ;)

Re: Posting out larger items

Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 19:28
by Justin
I used to deliver carpets years ago, drivers used to get 50p per cardboard roll they returned as they cost the company £8 to make. They stopped letting the drivers do it when they realised they were earning £1000 a month extra ;-) Cut their noses off to spite their face! Sorry, that doesn't help you much....just saying