Boxes for shipping systems / big items?

[zemmix]

Where do you get boxes for shipping big items like boxed systems? I think I'm going to start selling the systems first since they take up the most room but aside from overpriced uhaul boxes and bubblewrap I don't know how to ship the things. I can't imagine someone would like it very much if their boxed turbo duo came beat up with a shipping label slapped on front lol.

[Kaboomer]

One word: Uline. I buy boxes in bulk from them and they are way,way, WAY less than if you buy them in a mail store. I have chosen to standardize on 20 x 12 x 12 size as it fits most game consoles, loose or boxed. But they have tons of box sizes to choose from. Try and find one you think will work across the board and buy a lot of them. The 20x12x12 cost $.92 each when you buy a bundle of 20. Great Deal !!

If you are in a larger city, they may have a distribution center where you can pick up the your box order in person. They also have a good deal on bulk packing tape.

EDIT - Oh - You are in the OC? Then Uline has a Distribution Center in Lake Forest -- That is where I go and get all my shipping supplies. - EDIT

Their # 800-295-5510 and I am sure you could find and order on line at Uline.com.

Good Luck !

[zemmix]

Wow thanks for the great tip. Sounds like it is just what I need. I work in Irvine so Lake Forrest is really close by.