Shipping boxes?

[the 'stache]

Hey guys,

I'm just curious where you guys buy boxes from when you're shipping graded cards, either ones you've sold to others, or ones you are using to ship to a TPG like SGC or PSA?

I'm going to be selling off a significant portion of my modern baseball card collection, and when I get back to work, I'll be focusing on the vintage and pre-war only. I can't drive anywhere for three more weeks, so I'm looking to get sturdy boxes that I can buy online and have shipped to me. I can always use padded mailers for single cards, but for something like a graded Bryce Harper rookie, or a Mike Trout, I want to send it in something that will protect the card like Ft. Knox.

Thanks for the input, guys. Much appreciated!

[tcornett]

Bill -

You can order them for free from USPS.

https://store.usps.com/store/browse/...pping-supplies

[tiger8mush]

For expensive cards, I put them in a bubble mailer and put that in a USPS Priority box and tape it up. Never had an issue.

[the 'stache]

Wow, thank you guys for the input. That helps a great deal.

[x2drich2000]

The last set of boxes I got were these http://www.ebay.com/itm/380719017445...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I generally use these for anything over $100 or more than 2/3 graded cards.
I make a sandwich with two extra pieces of cardboard cut to just fit inside the box but still slightly large than the graded card case. Graded cards have just a little wiggle room. You can easily ship multiple cards by first class without a problem. I don't recall how many cards exactly you could put in before you go over the weight limit for first class, but I know if your only shipping 3-5 graded cards it will likely only cost you $2.77 (through ebay/paypal multi-order shipping) and therefore being able to cut the cost of shipping in half compared to a small flat rate box.

DJ

[ngnichols]

Graded cards I do in small bubble mailers and then put them inside a medium bubble mailer.

Sets or multiple graded cards I put in either small Beckett boxes or large Beckett boxes that I get back from them when I have graded cards.

[Snapolit1]

I know people have issues with the US Postal Service, and UPS is pretty good. . . . . but at all costs avoid those UPS stores that ship for you. What clip joints there are. They will charge you $40+ dollars to ship something for 2 day service that the postal service will deliver for 12 bucks. Highway robbery those places. My wife was sending boxes to colleges and when I saw the hundreds of dollars she was spending my head almost exploded. Boxes are free at the post office for priority mail. These stores will charge you outlandish prices. My experience is that often times they are 3 times as expensive as the post office. Avoid.

[ngnichols]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I know people have issues with the US Postal Service, and UPS is pretty good. . . . . but at all costs avoid those UPS stores that ship for you. What clip joints there are. They will charge you $40+ dollars to ship something for 2 day service that the postal service will deliver for 12 bucks. Highway robbery those places. My wife was sending boxes to colleges and when I saw the hundreds of dollars she was spending my head almost exploded. Boxes are free at the post office for priority mail. These stores will charge you outlandish prices. My experience is that often times they are 3 times as expensive as the post office. Avoid.

Convenience comes at a cost for those who are un-educated.

You're very right.

[asoriano]

BCW 400 counts work well also...

[Peter_Spaeth]

USPS padded flat rate envelope (free, can be ordered online with an account) inside a USPS small flat rate box (same). Tape the seams, I have seen them open.

[jbsports33]

USPS is the best option, but if you need different sizes - I ask around at Walmart and other big stores

Jimmy

[bnorth]

I like to use 400 count boxes. Not recommending this seller, just showing what I use. http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-CSP-400-...cAAMXQhpdRsVHB

[mikemb]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I like to use 400 count boxes. Not recommending this seller, just showing what I use. http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-CSP-400-...cAAMXQhpdRsVHB

I use the 400 count boxes for many items too. Mike

[the 'stache]

That's a good suggestion. $.55 each for 10, plus shipping. Very reasonable, and it leaves plenty of room for multiple cards, and bubble wrap if needed.

Thanks again, guys!

Originally Posted by asoriano

BCW 400 counts work well also...

[buymycards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

USPS padded flat rate envelope (free, can be ordered online with an account) inside a USPS small flat rate box (same). Tape the seams, I have seen them open.

I agree with Peter. You can open an account at USPS.com and order free boxes and free padded bags, and they will be shipped to your home with free shipping. Always apply extra tape on the seams of USPS boxes, especially the small flat rate boxes.

Never ship a graded card in a bubble mailer or padded bag, unless you have the card in a box inside the mailer, or the bubble mailer inside of a box.

If you need large quantities of boxes, photo mailers, or padded mailers, try Uline.com. You can order them by the case and prices are low, even with shipping costs factored in.