Standard Grade Corrugated Cardboard Less fragile items such as books, clothing, shippers rate request etc. may be successfully shipped in an appropriate grade of corrugated cardboard. the boxes need not rate be request new, but should be is good strong condition. over wrapped over wrapping is not appropriate for many items, but can be a real cost saver for certain situations. materials used for over wrapping include; cardboard, plastic, canvas, shippers etc. use this method of packing on items that are not easily damaged or items that you are willing to expose to and accept possible rate marring.

for request furniture and other larger items, you should shippers and rate ensure protection of the finish use a quality corrugated cardboard and be sure to strap the item with either strapping bands or nylon strapping tape. double boxing is a must for china, glassware, and request other small fragile items. these items should be hand wrapped in a padding such as bubble wrap or paper. shippers the rate items should be separated from each other request with more padding shippers and than rate placed inside request a inner shipping box. these items should than be placed inside the actual shipping box(s) with at shippers least 2" of padding between the inside box and the shipping box.

the advantage rate is protection, the disadvantage is added weight, size and cost. crating even small items may cost $50.00 - $100.00, with large items costing hundreds of dollars. double corrugated cardboard using heavy grades (or double layers) of cardboard is often a reasonable request option to crating. the majority of items shipped are shipped in this manner.

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