Jerryc41
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When we order a uke online, we expect it to arrive undamaged. That requires good packing. I save all the bubble wrap I receive in packages, stuff it into trash bags, and store it in the garage. That stuff really comes in handy.
You want as little empty space inside the uke case and the packing box as possible, and that's where various types of bubble wrap come in handy.
One thing I would recommend against is using too much Scotch tap inside the box. I have received items that were wrapped tightly in bubble wrap and then loaded up with tape. Why? The wrap is not going to unwrap itself inside the box. It makes it very difficult to get to the item without cutting or breaking what the sender was trying to protect.
I wouldn't have posted this thread except for two packages I received recently. Last week I received a uke that was overly-wrapped - with lots of tape added to that. It was a lengthy and delicate process unwrapping it without breaking or scratching something. A few minutes ago, I received two fretboards from China. They were wrapped in a generous amount of bubble wrap, but that was held in place with lots of tape. Why? There was no way it was going to unwrap itself inside the padded envelope.
So, that's my rant for the day.
You want as little empty space inside the uke case and the packing box as possible, and that's where various types of bubble wrap come in handy.
One thing I would recommend against is using too much Scotch tap inside the box. I have received items that were wrapped tightly in bubble wrap and then loaded up with tape. Why? The wrap is not going to unwrap itself inside the box. It makes it very difficult to get to the item without cutting or breaking what the sender was trying to protect.
I wouldn't have posted this thread except for two packages I received recently. Last week I received a uke that was overly-wrapped - with lots of tape added to that. It was a lengthy and delicate process unwrapping it without breaking or scratching something. A few minutes ago, I received two fretboards from China. They were wrapped in a generous amount of bubble wrap, but that was held in place with lots of tape. Why? There was no way it was going to unwrap itself inside the padded envelope.
So, that's my rant for the day.
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