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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6841 Posts
    
West Valley City, Utah
 | | 07/23/2006 3:07 PM |
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Originally posted by sam500
just boil the base.
This is one of the most easy fixes and takes 20 to 30 seconds to do.
I don't understand what the problem is.
The response to someone getting a miniature damaged by poor packaging should not be, "This is how to fix it." The response should be, "Whoever sent it to you should replace the damaged miniature at their cost." | |
"Look to God and live." Alma 37:47
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Thenameless
Warlord
12481 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 07/23/2006 3:52 PM |
| | I've had the odd trade come in an envelope. None as bad as this, but yes, they usually do get beat up a little bit. | |
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Jeb McDonald
Sergeant
403 Posts
Central New Jersey
| | 07/23/2006 9:59 PM |
| For those of you who don't want to send packages priority mail (or if you don't have access to it), there are plenty of online businesses which sell cardboard boxes fairly cheaply if you are buying 20(ish) of them.
I did this a while back, and it has worked quite well for me. | |
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3964 Posts
Adelaide
| | 07/23/2006 10:24 PM |
| | Cant believe anyone would send just in a envelope.. naughty naughty. | |
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kyrin
Commander
3171 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 12:20 AM |
| Yeah, I had someone send me a Displacer Beast (!) in a padded envelope. Had to do a few minor repairs. It could have been a lot worse, but still.
USE BOXES, PEOPLE!
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Cormulan
Sergeant
533 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 4:27 AM |
| | Makes me think of the guy back in Harbinger days that drove his 4wd over Tordek to prove how strong the minis were. Tordek came out lookin the same, but that Meepo looks like he took "Extreme Limbo" as his starting feat. | |
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Ghendar
Warlord
13060 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 07/24/2006 7:10 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Kithmaker
quote:
Originally posted by sam500
just boil the base.
This is one of the most easy fixes and takes 20 to 30 seconds to do.
I don't understand what the problem is.
The problem is that I shouldn't have to do that. The mini should have arrived in its intended position/shape. I care enough to ensure that for people I trade with; I expect the same from them.
quote:
Originally posted by Corim Danex
The response to someone getting a miniature damaged by poor packaging should not be, "This is how to fix it." The response should be, "Whoever sent it to you should replace the damaged miniature at their cost."
I agree. The fact that they can be fixed is not the issue at hand here. Kithmaker and Corim hit the nail on the head. | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 9:30 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Kithmaker
I don't care about Priority Mail. I want my stuff protected. I do it for my trading partners. Besides, a small box can be shipped First Class for less than $2. I just did it today, in fact: Maryland to Missouri: $0.87. Even to Canada: $1.95 for Air Letter Post. And those are BOXES.
The potential problem is this: that same $1.95 package you send to Canada would cost about $4 to send from Canada to the US, and about $10 to send within Canada. Yes, Canada Post really is that fracking greedy. | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 9:39 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by sam500
just boil the base.
This is one of the most easy fixes and takes 20 to 30 seconds to do.
I don't understand what the problem is.
Then you need to look harder.
The problem is not bent miniatures, it is miniatures that are damaged cos of poor shipping practices. Just cos the damaged can be fixed (in this case) does not eliminate the problem. | |
Champion of the Gelatinous Cube. Nemesis of Gnomes and Dinosaurs.
Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. ~ Terry Pratchett | |
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AnarionZelle
Underboss
1194 Posts
USA
| | 07/24/2006 10:50 AM |
| | I have a trade right now that includes sending in the original booster. It's a trade involving the Tundra Scout, and the minis that came with it in the booster. After getting it all packed up, I'm wondering if it will be strong enough to withstand the journey. The inserts are still in place; it's basically just taking a booster bought from the store, and wrapping it up in brown grocery bag paper. I'm wondering if this is such a good idea with the huge mini involved. | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
7695 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 10:51 AM |
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Originally posted by zenthrus
I received a Stirge in a flat envelope (at least some packing peanuts were tossed in for good measure). The only reason I wasn't fuming was the fact that the Stirge is in perfect condition (no bending at all).
Packing peanuts could make a world of difference for a flat envelope shipping.
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Originally posted by zenthrus
Post Offices have free shipping boxes available. They also have cheap shipping boxes available. If you have an ebay account, you can get a stack of free priority shipping boxes. Order online and they send them to your addrees (all free of charge).
Is this only available in the states? I've never heard of this? Ebay does this? wow! must check in to this. Thanks. [:)] | |
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nyjastul69
Commander
2731 Posts
Rhode Island
| | 07/24/2006 10:53 AM |
| Can you place another insert from a second booster to help strengthen it?
OT: Are there inserts in every booster? Or is it like GoL? | |
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Wish
Sergeant
399 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 11:50 AM |
| | I got some minis one time from a guy who was really desperate not to use a box. They were packed in a padded envelope, but were about as safe as any I've ever gotten. First he took two minis and placed them overlapping, with the bases on opposite ends. Wrapped in cotton gauze then with a strip of corrugated cardboard. Finally with a layer of tape, and placed in a small plastic bag. You ended up with a little cylinder about an inch in diameter and and 1.5" high that was highly squish resistant. For all that effort though, I have to wonder why not just get a box? (And this would really only work for unbagged, mostly humanoid minis that don't overhang the base too much.) | | | |
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Sharn Inquisitor
Underboss
1623 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 12:12 PM |
| | I only trade on the WotC boards (dodges rocks thrown) but I insist in my personal rules of trading that we will both ship in a box, with DC, and will go to good lenghts to ensure that the contents are protected. That said, there are some great traders out there. One dude sent me a Chimera back when WD was new and the base was warped to heck...I was pissed but didn't get mad...I simply posted that the figure was in terrible condition when I received. They saw my comment and immediately purchased one on eBay and had it shipped to me. That was great, needless to say I shipped him his original back. | | | |
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PatEllis15
Commander
4463 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 1:47 PM |
| Card boxes are incredibly cheap as well, and make for perfect trading vessels (non-huge of course...). I think you can get 5 for a $1.00 at some stores... No excuse.
Pat E | |
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Oryan77
Sergeant
959 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 2:13 PM |
| | I just bought 150 of the 4x4x4 & 5x5x5 cardboard boxes on ebay for $0.25 each including shipping. I got them in 2 days. Shipping first class is the way to go. | |
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nyjastul69
Commander
2731 Posts
Rhode Island
| | 07/24/2006 2:17 PM |
| | I get the 4x4x4 boxes I send my trades in from work. I know not everone can do this, but you might try going to a local business to check on delivery days. | |
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DNDJUNKIE
Sergeant
498 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 2:23 PM |
| yeah pat. thats what i use too cheap 100 - 200 count boxes are very inexpensive and hold up well. also recycling helps to. if you buy three boxes and then make three trades and your parteners use boxes you get three boxes back. if in good shape reuse.
my first or second trade i made the no no of sending in an envolope. did not see the harm in it. my trade partener explained about fragile minis. never used envolopes since. | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
7695 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 2:52 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
Post Offices have free shipping boxes available. They also have cheap shipping boxes available. If you have an ebay account, you can get a stack of free priority shipping boxes. Order online and they send them to your addrees (all free of charge).
Actually, where is this on ebay? I have no idea where to look. | |
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Called Shots: Frost Giant in Dangerous Delves. | |
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3964 Posts
Adelaide
| | 07/24/2006 7:06 PM |
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Originally posted by Oryan77
I just bought 150 of the 4x4x4 & 5x5x5 cardboard boxes on ebay for $0.25 each including shipping. I got them in 2 days. Shipping first class is the way to go.
You`re packages are always very well packaged Oryan. Makes for repeat business :) | |
"Mutton yesterday, mutton today, and blimey, if it don't look like mutton again tomorrer." Bert the Troll - The Hobbit
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Champion of Epic Lolth, Orcus, & Demogorgon and bring us Asmodeus! | |
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Oryan77
Sergeant
959 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 7:18 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Bert the Troll
quote:
Originally posted by Oryan77
I just bought 150 of the 4x4x4 & 5x5x5 cardboard boxes on ebay for $0.25 each including shipping. I got them in 2 days. Shipping first class is the way to go.
You`re packages are always very well packaged Oryan. Makes for repeat business :)
Thanks! I'm one of those "recycle the booster" shippers so I try to make sure I tape it up really well & pack it solid so it reduces crushing. I always worry about a booster arriving damaged but no one has complained.
I figure spending extra money on some good cardboard boxes will save me some packing time & reduce the chances of the box/minis being damaged. I think I got a good deal on some sturdy shipping boxes. Now I don't have to worry about them being crushed like the boosters.
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 07/24/2006 7:29 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by greyhaze
quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
Post Offices have free shipping boxes available. They also have cheap shipping boxes available. If you have an ebay account, you can get a stack of free priority shipping boxes. Order online and they send them to your addrees (all free of charge).
Actually, where is this on ebay? I have no idea where to look.
They hide it rather well....
http://ebaysupplies.usps.com/ | |
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dblizzard
Sneak
57 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 8:06 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by greyhaze
quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
Post Offices have free shipping boxes available. They also have cheap shipping boxes available. If you have an ebay account, you can get a stack of free priority shipping boxes. Order online and they send them to your addrees (all free of charge).
Actually, where is this on ebay? I have no idea where to look.
eBay probably just send the information to the post office, since they will send you priority boxes for free as well (with many other things, like custom forms, various boxes, etc.
Here are the priority mail boxes - http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductCategoryDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10152&categoryId=13354&parent_category_rn=11820&top_category= | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
7695 Posts
| | 07/24/2006 11:24 PM |
| oooh priority... yeh, I don't really ship via UPS or FedEx or any of those high cost shipping methods. To get them over the border is robbery. So, sorry, nm.
edit: it says flat rate... is it expensive? | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 07/24/2006 11:56 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by greyhaze
edit: it says flat rate... is it expensive?
US$8.10. You could always [checks to see if the postmaster is watching] order the boxes (free) and turn them inside out. Not sure if the offer extends to Canada or not, but it could be worth a shot. | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
7695 Posts
| | 07/25/2006 10:11 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
[br...and turn them inside out.
lol, great minds think alike! [)] | |
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Champion of a Medium Dog & then a Darkenbeast , Raistlin Majere, Nightmare WDQ25/60, Warduke WD60/60,
Anti-Champion of Guns, "Knight of Bugbears", and Joke Champion of Venger.
Called Shots: Frost Giant in Dangerous Delves. | |
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Oryan77
Sergeant
959 Posts
| | 07/25/2006 1:20 PM |
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Originally posted by zenthrus
and turn them inside out.
Actually, the postal workers catch this. They recognize the size of the box and the inside of the boxes have imprints I think. Even if you wrapped it up, they'd still recognize the size.
A guy infront of me once tried doing this. When it was my turn, the postal woman started snickering about it. I asked what they do when they notice someone using a priority box inside out and she said they charge them for the box plus an extra fee. This was a year ago so I don't remember the details.
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King O Vrock
Sergeant
397 Posts
| | 07/29/2006 2:55 AM |
| | I can't see how price for boxes can be an issue considering I just ordered 100 4" square boxes for $.13 a box. | |
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