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On the wrapping of books
I've just received several eBay purchases from different sellers...first
editions of a mystery author I love (Emma Lathen) who -- fortunately for me, I guess -- doesn't seem to be too popular or pricey. But the way these books were wrapped got me to thinking. Some of the books were individually wrapped, neat as Christmas packages, in plain paper. One seller taped the wrapped book to a larger piece of cardboard (I'm assuming to prevent corner bumps) and put it in a bubble envelope. Another seller packed her multiple individually-wrapped books in a box and stuffed it with newspaper to prevent shifting. The final seller wrapped the book in bubble wrap (but nothing else) and sent it in a bubble envelope. I started buying and selling on eBay before ever getting a book from a "real" bookseller, so I came up with my own way of packing, which for hardcovers involves putting the book in a ziplock bag (to prevent water damage, in case the box gets left out in the rain or something) and then slipping it into a corrugated box with enough bubble wrap packing to keep it from shifting. It seemed (intuitively) that this would be plenty of protection for the book, but perhaps I just haven't had enough experience. As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for shipping, and why? I'm specifically interested in what additional protection the individual paper wrapping might offer. It's certainly not waterproof, and it doesn't seem thick enough to be much protection. Alice |
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"fwdixon" wrote in
: "my-wings" wrote As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for shipping, and why? I'm specifically interested in what additional protection the individual paper wrapping might offer. It's certainly not waterproof, and it doesn't seem thick enough to be much protection. I like to stick a mailing label right on the dustjacket along with the appropriate postage and drop it in the nearest mailbox. Saves all that trouble packing and those boring trips to the Post Office! -- That's right, but don't forget to tape the jacket firmly to the book so they don't get separated. Remember, to collectors of modern firsts especially, the book is a large part of the value of the jacket. -- Alfred Armstrong Now! With added Dot.Communism: http://www.oddbooks.com/ "The eye has been described by scientists as a small-sized volcano" - Webster Edgerly |
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"my-wings" wrote in message ...
I've just received several eBay purchases from different sellers...first editions of a mystery author I love (Emma Lathen) who -- fortunately for me, I guess -- doesn't seem to be too popular or pricey. But the way these books were wrapped got me to thinking. most of this snipped It seems that you'ver been pretty lucky. Most of your shippers had some idea how to wrap a book so that it would arrive safely. I've stopped buying through half.com, since most of the sellers there are the rankest amateurs. One just dropped the book into a paper envelope, and mailed it that way. Just this week, I got an order from Amazon where the packer had placed the books, unwrapped in any way, into a corrugated box, with the spines against the edge of the carton (where they'd be most subject to any damage), then filled the box in with crumpled newspaper. Happily, there were no problems. As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for shipping, and why? I'm specifically interested in what additional protection the individual paper wrapping might offer. It's certainly not waterproof, and it doesn't seem thick enough to be much protection. I think if the book is first wrapped in plain paper, it would tend to save the dust jacket from getting scuffed, particularly if there's several items in the box. Jim |
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As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for shipping, and why? I'm specifically interested in what additional protection the individual paper wrapping might offer. It's certainly not waterproof, and it doesn't seem thick enough to be much protection. The plain paper obviously doesn't protect the book, but I have found it useful to differentiate between books that were bumped in the post (paper wrapper is dented too) and a book that was sent out bumped by the seller. Keeps my checklist of a seller's description vs reality up to date. Cheers Simon |
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As a buyer my ideal package would be a mylared wrapped DJ, followed by brown
paper, bubble wrap encased in corrugated cardboard and then a double wrapping of brown paper. I have had this around 5 times out of 100, mainly from well established booksellers and generally on cheaper books! As a seller I find this impractical and instead use: 2 Layers of Bubble wrap followed by two layers of brown paper, using card or a box follwed by another two layers if the book is more than £50. Cheers, Tom L-M |
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"my-wings" wrote in message ...
I had a short stint as an internet bookseller and I never had any complaints of shipping damage. My procedure was to: 1) Wrap & seal (cellophane tape) each book in plain paper; 2) Enclose the wrapped book in bubble pack again sealing it with tape; 3) surrounding the books with sufficient bubble pack so they were secure in the shipping container. With a single book I found a heavy manila envelope was sufficient as a shipping contain. With two or more boks always a cardboard box. Good luck on your "selling" enterprise. I've just received several eBay purchases from different sellers...first editions of a mystery author I love (Emma Lathen) who -- fortunately for me, I guess -- doesn't seem to be too popular or pricey. But the way these books were wrapped got me to thinking. Some of the books were individually wrapped, neat as Christmas packages, in plain paper. One seller taped the wrapped book to a larger piece of cardboard (I'm assuming to prevent corner bumps) and put it in a bubble envelope. Another seller packed her multiple individually-wrapped books in a box and stuffed it with newspaper to prevent shifting. The final seller wrapped the book in bubble wrap (but nothing else) and sent it in a bubble envelope. I started buying and selling on eBay before ever getting a book from a "real" bookseller, so I came up with my own way of packing, which for hardcovers involves putting the book in a ziplock bag (to prevent water damage, in case the box gets left out in the rain or something) and then slipping it into a corrugated box with enough bubble wrap packing to keep it from shifting. It seemed (intuitively) that this would be plenty of protection for the book, but perhaps I just haven't had enough experience. As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for shipping, and why? I'm specifically interested in what additional protection the individual paper wrapping might offer. It's certainly not waterproof, and it doesn't seem thick enough to be much protection. Alice |
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"Alfred Armstrong" wrote
That's right, but don't forget to tape the jacket firmly to the book so they don't get separated. I usually staple the DJ to the cover with several dozen industrial size staples. If I run out of staples, I use epoxy glue. Seems to do the job! -- Bob Finnan The Hardy Boys Unofficial Home Page http://www.Hardy-Boys.net New & Out Of Print Books, Books-On-Tape, Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs For Sale http://users.arczip.com/fwdixon/hbsale.htm To reply: replace spamless with fwdixon .................................................. .................... |
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"Htn963" wrote in message ... "my-wings" wrote: As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for shipping, and why? I've just started selling books (and some computer games) online and have only sold about 100 items, but FWIW, here's what I've been doing: I individually handwrap my orders snugly all- around in bubble sheet with tapings at the middle and ends (like I would wrap christmas presents) and ship them off in heavy-duty manilla envelopes. (For especially large, valuable, or heavy items, a corrugated box is used in place of the envelopes, with additional bubble wrapping.) I've found this method quick, economical, and provides good protection from all the bumpings that the item might encounter on the postal trail; it also looks and feels aesthetically pleasing (methinks). NO, NO, NO manila envelopes with bubble wrap inside. Are you aware how easily that manila envelope can be torn, since it's basically a squishy package? My books are all send with a receipt inside a plastic bag, taped shut to help protect against moisture. Books are then wrapped in soft cardboard or bubble wrap, and then mailed inside a sturdy cardboard wrap. I could care less if my packaging is "aethetically pleasing" -- but I've **never** had a book get damaged in shipment. Kris |
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As either a seller or a buyer, what is your preferred method of wrapping for
shipping, and why? I'm specifically interested in what additional protection the individual paper wrapping might offer. It's certainly not waterproof, and it doesn't seem thick enough to be much protection. You know, nothing protects a book from damage in the mail more than being cast in good Portland cement, preferably in a big 50 pound block. That'll keep the corners from getting bumped! "Justice is as strictly due between neighbor nations as between neighbor citizens. A highwayman is as much a robber when he plunders in a gang, as when single; and a nation that makes an unjust war is only a great gang." --Benjamin Franklin |
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