Packaging
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We stock the most useful packaging materials including:
- Envelopes
- Cardboard Boxes
- Bubble Wrap
- Styrofoam Peanuts
- Packing Tape
- Moving Supplies
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The Ballard Mailbox & Shipping Center can package your items using the most appropriate materials at a reasonable cost. We can provide the greatest safety for your valuable goods. In addition to packaging your valuables, we know which shippers are the most cost effective for any particular shipping requirement that you have.
Packaging Services
Before you can ship your items they need to be properly packed to prevent damage during transit. Ballard Mailbox & Shipping Center are experts in packing crystal, glassware, antiques, artwork, electronics, china, porcelain, and fishing equipment. The Ballard Mailbox & Shipping Service carefully packs and ships your items to prevent damage. We know what the best packing method is and by using the most suitable materials we can save you money.
Packing Do's and Dont's
Packing is easier if you avoid common mistakes. Here are some do's and don'ts that will help you avoid packaging problems.
Packing Do's:
- Do use a sturdy corrugated box
- Do write the delivery and return addresses with waterproof marker
- Do use at least 3 inches of styrofoam peanuts or bubble wrap around fragile items, and 4 inches around electronic items
- Do use plastic packing tape or strapping tape
- Do include your delivery address inside your package
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Packing Don'ts:
- Don't use duct, masking, cellophane, or other types of tape
- Don't use crumpled paper as packing material
- Don't ship prohibited items such as; alcoholic beverages, guns, paint or other hazardous, flammable and explosive materials
- Don't wrap your package with paper or string
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Remember you are responsible for items that you pack yourself that are incorrectly packed.
Call us (206-789-2442) if you need assistance. |
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