I need to send a book across the country. I was thinking that I could use an old cereal box. Is there any other cheep packaging ideas out there
2006-11-20 11:01:47 · 12 answers · asked by izzygirl_factor 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The cerea box would work as the inner box. It would definately need to be covered in something a bit thicker. My dad used to work for UPS and I know from that it's not good to send packages in thin packing because that's how things get damaged. Around the outside I would recommend brown paper, or ever paper bags from the store and then use clear packing tape on anywhere it's likely to break through (the corners).
2006-11-20 11:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by DressageGal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old Cereal Box
2016-12-15 07:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was in Iraq I learned a little about shipping packages. The cereal box could be OK if you wrap the box in layers of duct tape to strengthen it. Make sure the address is in bold writing and tape it to the box so it can't get caught on any machinery and get ripped off. The brown paper someone else suggested is not recommended any more because the paper could get ripped off and then they wouldn't having an address. Cover the address with clear tape then wrap the box in duct tape to reinforce.
2006-11-20 11:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Those boxes are not strong enough. However, you can send books in bubble-wrap filled envelopes, which run less than $1.
2006-11-20 11:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do better than a flimsy cereal box. go to a store and get a used shipping carton
2006-11-20 11:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done that. Then I wrapped it in a cut up brown paper grocery bag. Very sturdy.
2006-11-20 11:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lleh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Use a brown paper sack to wrap it in.
2006-11-20 13:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*** a cereal box is fine...just make sure u tape it up good. not like the book's gonna get broken.
2006-11-20 11:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by meme 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure that could work. Just wrap it up really good.
2006-11-20 11:03:31 · answer #9 · answered by ╣♥╠ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we do all the time..just wrap in brown paper(find at $ store)
2006-11-20 11:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by kardea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋