{"id":3095,"date":"2015-04-28T12:55:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T12:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/?p=3095"},"modified":"2018-12-18T15:32:14","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T15:32:14","slug":"13-tips-for-shipping-fragile-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/articles\/13-tips-for-shipping-fragile-items","title":{"rendered":"13 Tips For Shipping Fragile Items"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we\u2019ve all been there, that item\u00a0we ordered online that arrives in more pieces than we\u2019d have liked. Perhaps you\u00a0want to sell\u00a0something on\u00a0eBay and don&#8217;t know where to start. Shipping fragile items is actually pretty simple if you follow these 13 steps.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Choose Your Courier Carefully<\/h2>\n<p>Use a reliable <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moneysavingexpert.com\/shopping\/cheap-parcel-delivery\">parcel courier<\/a>, or postal service that you trust will take the very best care of your goods. If your item is particularly valuable, it\u2019s worth getting recommendations from friends or colleagues who may have experience with certain companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3098 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-removal-van-600x456.jpg\" alt=\"1-removal-van\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-removal-van-600x456.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-removal-van-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-removal-van.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/79818573@N04\/8305231548\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0Get It Delivered As Quickly As Possible<\/h2>\n<p>There are varying degrees of delivery speed that you can pay for these days, and when shipping something fragile, the less time said item is in transit, the better its chances of surviving the journey. Choose the fastest delivery you can afford, this can sometimes be as quick as the same day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2-delivery-speed-clock-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"2-delivery-speed-clock\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2-delivery-speed-clock-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2-delivery-speed-clock-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2-delivery-speed-clock.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nathanmac87\/4385808533\/in\/photolist-7Fyq5v-35k9Rh-7iSnfi-64YZ5y-o8By4W-2N5Aa-8zMM1b-zPP5-bpk8sP-oGGUQW-buNHN1-bp2q1J-cLgHU-8V9ehf-duXNn7-5rbtCP-FSiMg-4xBsMT-7bgsx6-nvBRCq-9xFRgF-kHby-fMrcKa-oyPJ5H-eD3uSd-h3TQmU-57mr6F-CD9j-eHH34g-2N5AE-2N5As-5uDPns-aVp5i2-bua9Dn-8HBiUP-p3KzAA-aJh7uD-bpfSMY-4B2ng3-aSheyH-vADsy-9pZZVn-473Zeb-AnRMU-EXrr-kCFz-bXANVG-46YU7g-qGxWFt-dY3Cyx\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. Don\u2019t Scrimp Or Cut Corners<\/h2>\n<p>Accept the fact that you will have to pay more to ensure your item is delivered in one piece and fork out as much as is required \u2013 scrimping and cutting corners on this area will only increase your chances of the recipient being sorely disappointed when it arrives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Use a Strong\u00a0Box Or Container<\/h2>\n<p>This might sound an obvious one but you would be amazed at the amount of people who choose to use old, worn out boxes to send their items, which aren\u2019t as rigid as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/mailroom-warehouse\/packaging\/cardboard-boxes\/l-3423\">brand new box<\/a> would be. Recycling is great, but when it comes to sending fragile objects, don\u2019t risk it. Make sure you buy a new, heavy duty and durable box that will do the job. Keep the box as lightweight as possible to save on postage costs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/4-box-600x507.jpg\" alt=\"4-box\" width=\"600\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/4-box-600x507.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/4-box-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/4-box.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/meatheadmovers\/5346215615\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0Choose The Right Sized Box<\/h2>\n<p>As much as the quality of the box matters, so does the size. If you item is small, don\u2019t get a box that\u2019s far too big or you\u2019re going to be spending even more money on padding, not to mention postage. The ideal box size will be a little bigger than the object you\u2019re sending, big enough that you can pad around the object, but not too big that it will be rattling around in there.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0Wrap Carefully And Thoroughly<\/h2>\n<p>Wrap small parts separately and take care around any areas that are particularly fragile. Figurines with small and delicate features are often most at risk, so it\u2019s worth making sure you really take the time to wrap carefully.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0Bubble Wrap Is Your Best Protection<\/h2>\n<p>Still a firm favourite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/mailroom-warehouse\/packaging\/bubble-wrap\/l-1772\">bubble wrap is a great way to protect your item<\/a>. Some people choose to use tissue paper or newspaper for this, but bubble wrap really does give you much more security and protection. Wrap your items tightly, and make sure there are no gaps or holes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/7-bubble-wrap-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"7-bubble-wrap\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/7-bubble-wrap-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/7-bubble-wrap-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/7-bubble-wrap.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aizaz\/3512778599\/in\/photolist-6mpUGg-jxtLZR-81EGG4-3ofH3z-5oZHoo-8F56pL-c12QRS-qGrjoH-nt2f8W-m8meBb-m8knkP-m8knxT-Szjjk-Szjn8-7DHw2U-aVdh3K-g4gqLS-5Y5uY-7VAWr-b7eCpV-4saRwS-reFoi-6B84L4\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0Use Loose Fill To\u00a0Pack Items Tightly<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to run the risk of your item moving inside the box whilst it\u2019s on its travels, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/mailroom-warehouse\/packaging\/loosefill\/biodegradable-loosefill-recycled-white-0-42m\/p-53534\">foam chips\u00a0can be a useful way of filling those spaces<\/a> to make sure there\u2019s no chance of movement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/8-loose-fill-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"8-loose-fill\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/8-loose-fill-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/8-loose-fill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/8-loose-fill.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ian_munroe\/4324937445\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0Reduce Packaging Costs By Using Newspaper<\/h2>\n<p>If you need a bit of extra padding, then old newspapers and tissue paper can be a great way to give a bit of extra bulk protection. It\u2019s also a great way of saving money if you\u2019re finding the packaging and postage costs mounting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>10. Secure Your Package With Tape<\/h2>\n<p>Use packaging tape to secure your wrapping and make sure the items won\u2019t unravel whilst travelling. Make sure you use a strong and heavy duty packaging tape to close the box and keep it\u2019s contents safe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>11. Mark Up Your Box<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the destination and return address, make sure you put plenty of instructions and signals on the box to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/mailroom-warehouse\/packaging\/packing-tapes-dispensers\/tapes\/l-5615\">indicate that the item is fragile<\/a>, and whether it needs to be kept \u2018this way up\u2019. You don\u2019t need to go mad with this, but you want it clear and big enough that it stands out and doesn\u2019t just get lost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/11-fragile-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"11-fragile\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/11-fragile-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/11-fragile-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/11-fragile.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/128772241@N07\/15579124992\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>12. Get It Insured For Extra Peace Of Mind<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019re still really concerned, make sure you take out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.royalmail.com\/personal\/help-and-support\/I-need-advice-about-sending-money-and-jewellery\">senders insurance<\/a> before you wave goodbye to your cherished object for your peace of mind. You may not see your object again but in the event that something does happen to it, at least you will be able to claim for the value of the item.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/12-insurance-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"12-insurance\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/12-insurance-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/12-insurance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/12-insurance.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jakerust\/16639964910\">photo credit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>13.\u00a0Wrap Multiple Items Separately In The Same Box<\/h2>\n<p>Sending multiple fragile items can be a bit tricky and you may choose to send each one separately, to increase each item\u2019s chance of getting to their destination unscathed. However, if you do choose to send multiple items in one box, just make sure you wrap each item individually, rather than as a group. Damage to items is much more likely if they are given the chance to bash up against each other.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now you\u2019ve got all the tips and tricks of the trade, we wish you luck in sending your fragile item!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Unfortunately, we\u2019ve all been there, that item\u00a0we ordered online that arrives in more pieces than we\u2019d have liked. Perhaps you\u00a0want to sell\u00a0something on\u00a0eBay and don&#8217;t know where to start. Shipping fragile items is actually pretty simple if you follow these 13 steps. 1. 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