[QUOTE=Dennis E.]I'm probably going to have to give up dumpster diving ... [/QUOTE]
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| Author: | rlabbe [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:30 pm ] |
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Okay, so I'm selling stuff from my OLF table, but I've only bought wood from others, never sold it. Where do you get your cardboard, etc., to pack up B&S sets? I just tossed out a bunch of boxes, so I can't recycle stuff that was used to ship stuff to me. |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:11 pm ] |
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ULINE |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:15 pm ] |
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1 800 295-5510 They'll send you a big catalog. But with your first shipment comes various small catalogs each time. boxes are about $2.20 each, good for shipping a back and side set. They have tape too. A case will last forever but it's so cheap that way. I like heavy tape, but the thin stuff is all that's required for regular shipping, so I bought a box of that, comes with a free dispenser. They deliver ground, takes a few days but they ship from various points around the country. www.uline.com I've been happy with them. |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:20 pm ] |
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I always reuse good boxes. Shipped a redwood top today in a used First Quality Music Mandolin box. Thanks Eric, you old banjo guy. http://www.fqms.com/ |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:21 pm ] |
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I also use ULINE. They even have guitar boxes, but I usually just use a case box to ship in. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:33 am ] |
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Yeah, uline. They have excellent service. |
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| Author: | rlabbe [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:45 am ] |
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Hmm, uline sounds like the way to go! Thanks. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:50 am ] |
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I would use ULINE instead. That's who I use. |
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:53 am ] |
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I use ULine as well. They even sell acoustic guitar boxes! About six bucks apiece. Stout, too. At 50" long, however, I found this length to be about 4" more than I needed, plus it puts the overal dimenions right at the limit that shippers use (108", a combination of length plus girth) before a carton is deemed oversize. So I cut the boxes down, which still leaves plenty of room for styro peanuts on either end of the case. I just used one to take a new guitar on a little plane ride last week from Houston to Connecticut and back. Both the box and guitar survived the experience nicely. Best, Michael |
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| Author: | npalen [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:52 am ] |
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I could use a good source for 1/2" bubble wrap. ULine and others have it but the freight is a killer. Nelson |
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| Author: | Dennis E. [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:52 pm ] |
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Lately I've been using esupplystore.com for everything except guitar boxes. For those I first try dumpster diving at the local Sam Ash, and if the dumpster is empty I drag out one of the ULINE guitar boxes stashed behind my couch. I'm probably going to have to give up dumpster diving though, 'cause I'm getting too fat to climb back out. |
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| Author: | npalen [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:47 pm ] |
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Dennis--Looks like esupply has reasonable shipping on the bubble wrap. Thanks for the tip. Nelson |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Sat Jul 15, 2006 3:23 am ] |
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Actually I do have two more sources: The Sony BigScreen TV dealer for huge cardboard panels. (Temporary Spray Booth) And Taco Villa on Friday or Saturday nights, all the moving size boxes you can haul off. Still, for tonewoods, back and side sets, and tops, it's best to go for the ULINE fit. Just grab it and go. Without the two inches of cushioning, no carrier will honor a shipping claim. |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Sat Jul 15, 2006 3:27 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Dennis E.]I'm probably going to have to give up dumpster diving ... [/QUOTE] |
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| Author: | GCote [ Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:35 am ] |
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What is the model/part # you guys are using for guitar boxes??? Thanks Gary |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:19 pm ] |
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Uline # S-4922 you gotta buy five 6.23 a box 1800 295-5510 size is 20 x 8 x 50" 275# test |
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