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02-05-2010, 11:38 PM
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Art of Mod
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Melbourne, Aust
Posts: 63,785
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Originally Posted by Avenger
Trust me reinforce it has much as possible  |
How ironic 
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02-05-2010, 11:40 PM
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#12
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Cosmic Art Collector
Adamantium Plus Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 9,920
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Originally Posted by cyberpunk12
Drew, I agree with you... I'd rather spend the extra time, money, and effort to get them there in good shape. I've bookmarked the site and will order some tonight. We just got in sixty new computers at work so I should be able to run wild on free cardboard that can be cut to various sizes.
Chris, do you recommend FedEx over USPS or UPS? What about you Drew?
Thanks for the responses gents... I really do appreciate it!
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As has been mentioned, Fedex has the best boxes for shipping in terms of the supplies available from UPS, USPS and Fedex. I just don't like using them as they're a bit more expensive and you can't ship to a PO Box with them.
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02-06-2010, 01:05 AM
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What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,607
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Originally Posted by galactus
I just don't like using them as they're a bit more expensive and you can't ship to a PO Box with them.
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This brings up the old phrase, "you get what you pay for" 
The PO box thing is really the only downside.
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02-06-2010, 03:51 AM
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Artificial Intelligence usually beats real stupidity.
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 316
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you can never go wrong with masonite.
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02-06-2010, 04:48 AM
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Producer
Producer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 4,173
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I started my comic art business about 14 months ago and in that time have shipped 50 or more packages to the USA, Spain, UK, France, Norway, Portugal, Denmark, Netherlands and Singapore (I may have missed a country or two).
I have been complimented on my packaging which involves shipping the artwork in sealable plastic bags between two 1/2 inch thick sheets of foam core board. The foam core board (made by Elmer's of Columbus, Ohio) has proved light and sturdy material and although it does add to the cost, my buyers would rather pay a little extra to have the artwork arrive safely.
Friends of mine who also operate as original art dealers use masonite but sending that stuff overseas adds to the cost with the weight factor. Best,
Royd
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02-06-2010, 11:26 AM
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Shadowhawk
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 912
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I knew I could count on you guys.  Thanks for all the feedback and tips.
I'm going to look into the FedEx options but all the packing tips are making me feel better about shipping USPS. I will DEFINITELY avoid shipping the art UPS.
From reinforced cardboard to masonite to foam core boards, I think I'll use a combination of methods based on the value of the art.
Thanks again gents!
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