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Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 25 Feb 2011, 23:40
by fredster
any tips and hint son posting out glassware with either postal system or couriers would be greatlt appreciated.
ive recently started to etch glass for myself and friends and who knows ...as another addition to my repertoir but stuck on how to pack this line up for postage ...mugs are pretty standard to post out so just wondered if anyone knows of anything for glasses?
cheers

Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 09:19
by DREAMGLASS
Bubble wrap and polystyrene chips are probably the only viable solution for non standard items. I wouldn't bother with any 'fragile' stickers as I lose track of how many supplies I have arrive in 'dinged' and 'bashed' packaging.
Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 09:49
by Kaz
Fragile on a packet is like a licence to RM to play footie with it, sadly
You need to be really careful with glassware as I don't think it's covered with bog standard 1st class from RM, and I'm sure some of the couriers don't cover for breakages either, unless it's packed to their spec.
But yes, bubblewrap and poly chips inside a sturdy box would be the way to go
Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 14:39
by fredster
thanx guys
i was a postman years ago so i know what happens in the sorting office... lol they used to play baseball with the poster tubes on night shifts :O
Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 18:49
by John G
The funny thing is, since I started using fragile tape - all round the mug box, i've never had a broken one delivered.
Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 19:18
by Paul
It may be stronger tape John

Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 19:29
by John G
that must be it Paul. :biggrin:
Re: Posting glassware
Posted: 26 Feb 2011, 19:46
by Kaz
But how many have you had returned to you John? LOL