Posting Computer bits, where to buy packaging?

allllec · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:35

really odd request, but i really want to sell some of my computer bits - but the main things that is holding me back is i have NONE of the original packaging for anything i own - and out of the few vain attempts of sending stuff with botched packing Ive had quite a few damaged bits - Anyone know of anywhere where i can get packing adequate for sending cpu's? that's my main concern, and hard drives. Or just any general tips? lol odd request i know - also i couldn't think of where to make this thread so i hope here suffices!

regards

alec

Insanity · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:36

Your local post office should have a box that'll do the job, so grab one of those and use lotsa bubblewrap.

DB_SamX · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:37

I save all the bubblewrap and padded envelopes I received from online purchases. otherwise stationery hsop or post office.

JBuk · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:45

DB_SamX said:
I save all the bubblewrap and padded envelopes I received from online purchases. otherwise stationery hsop or post office.

i do this also, saves me a fortune

i`m sure your local office supplies will sell some kind of packaging

allllec · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:50

post office seems to have plenty of boxes and bubble wrap, but a cpu - its so fragile, well the pins are! last one i sent (which was actually in a retail box for that particular) got many of the pins bent, thankfully they where straightened up by the buyer and worked fine, hmm

tis annoying, to be honest i would actually pay a fair bit of money for peoples old boxes lol - just because things would fit so snugly - well lernt my lesson i suppose! from now on any boxes and stuff are getting loft-ed and kept for when i come to sell it >.<

Akira · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:56

If you're sending a processor, break up an old mobo for the socket, obv leaving the board below it. Send the proc in that, no bent pins

Failing that, a proper cpu shipping box (like a little jewellery box) is best.

Doohickey · 8 Jan 2007 at 02:59

Sandwich the cpu in between two slices of sponge (not of the cake variety) and secured in a cardboard box should protect the pins, as they'll be stuck into the sponge

malccy · 8 Jan 2007 at 09:04

Just get down one of the supermarkets and grab some boxes.

bitslice · 8 Jan 2007 at 11:05

maybe go to Wickes and get a big sheet of polystyrene for a few quid,
it helps support the cardboard box while they kick it around the van.

try a local industrial estate, we sling out skip fulls of bubblewrap

while you have your head in the skip, get some of the black antistatic bags out of there.

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burns · 8 Jan 2007 at 11:14

Doohickey said:
Sandwich the cpu in between two slices of sponge (not of the cake variety) and secured in a cardboard box should protect the pins, as they'll be stuck into the sponge

I'm pretty sure the sponge they use is static proof kind of stuff. You can probably buy it from competitors.

monkeyspank · 8 Jan 2007 at 11:16

PAck things so that they are tight inside boxes, i.e. no rattling around inside. Fill the packages with newspaper, card, bubble wrap, anything really. just make sure there is no movement inside.

cpu - press it into some flat foam or sponge and wrap it up well.