Jeff Longtin on fri 17 oct 08
All,
I need to find a efficient way to ship 50 coffee mugs on a regular basis.
(Maybe shipped in two or three boxes?)
In the past I would wrap each mug individually with bubble wrap, stuff 12
into a box, then stuff that box into a larger box. (Double box it in other
words.)
I found that to be very time consuming. I need to find a solution that is
faster and easier.
any suggestions?
thanks
Jeff
in Minneapolis
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KATHI LESUEUR on fri 17 oct 08
On Oct 17, 2008, at 12:01 AM, Jeff Longtin wrote:
> All,
> I need to find a efficient way to ship 50 coffee mugs on a regular
> basis.
> (Maybe shipped in two or three boxes?)
>
> In the past I would wrap each mug individually with bubble wrap,
> stuff 12
> into a box, then stuff that box into a larger box. (Double box it
> in other
> words.)
>
> I found that to be very time consuming. I need to find a solution
> that is
> faster and easier.
>
> any suggestions?
>
>
I would order boxes with dividers to fit your mugs. Probably at least
two layers per box. I'd also get a roll of corrugated paper. Us a
band saw to cut the correct length to wrap your mugs. two layers
wrapped around a mug is sufficient. Slightly taller than the mug. No
need to wrap the top and bottom. I would still double box them. This
will get them there in one piece. Quick and easy.
Kathi
Rikki Gill on fri 17 oct 08
Hi Jeff,
The easy way depends on the size of your mugs. I use empty wine boxes with
dividers. I ask for empty boxes at a large local market. They are happy
to give them away.
Each box contains twelve slots. I place twelve mugs upside down, and twelve
right side up on top. I am not shipping these, but if I were to, I would
place this box inside a larger, padded box. If you need more room, use just
the dividers inside a larger box. If you need to, you can take one of the
middle pieces of cardboard out to create more space in the center. I have
done this for years, with no breakage.
Hope this works for you.
Rikki Gill
rikigil@sbcglobal.net
www.rikkigillceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Longtin"
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 9:01 PM
Subject: shipping lots of mugs-best options
> All,
> I need to find a efficient way to ship 50 coffee mugs on a regular basis.
> (Maybe shipped in two or three boxes?)
>
> In the past I would wrap each mug individually with bubble wrap, stuff 12
> into a box, then stuff that box into a larger box. (Double box it in other
> words.)
>
> I found that to be very time consuming. I need to find a solution that is
> faster and easier.
>
> any suggestions?
>
> thanks
>
> Jeff
> in Minneapolis
> **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your
> destination.
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Snail Scott on fri 17 oct 08
On Oct 16, 2008, at 11:01 PM, Jeff Longtin wrote:
> I need to find a efficient way to ship 50 coffee mugs on a regular
> basis...
> In the past I would wrap each mug individually with bubble wrap, stuff
> 12
> into a box, then stuff that box into a larger box...
> I found that to be very time consuming...
Are they similar in size? Companies that manufacture
coffee mugs ship large quantities regularly in boxes
with intersecting cardboard dividers similar to those
in cases of wine. Tight fit is the key - no movement or
rattling. Keep double-boxing, but if you can find pre-cut
cardboard dividers the right size, you may be able to
skip the bubblewrap.
I've seen another version used in boxes of mixed-size
Chinese-made tschotschkes: wrap each object in a strip
of cardboard like a sleeve (don't even tape it), and nestle
them tightly against each other. (Not stuff with delicate
projections, of course, but coffee mugs seem like a good
contender.) Lay a flat cardboard panel on top, just like
you would with the fitted dividers, then stack another layer
the same way, and so on. If the top layer doesn't come
out even, stuff the gap with wads of paper. More labor-
intensive than fitted dividers, but more forgiving of varying
sizes.
-Snail
Janet Moe on fri 17 oct 08
Hi Jeff,
Maybe you can find boxes with cardboard insert dividers such as some liquor/wine boxes have. I have found some that fit certain pots exactly. If there is room for 2 or 3 mugs in each section then use bubble wrap between or cut heavy cardboard that fits tightly in each section. Then double box for shipping.
Janet, on Vancouver Island
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----- Original Message -----=20
From: "Jeff Longtin"
To:
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 12:01 AM
Subject: [CLAYART] shipping lots of mugs-best options
> All,
> I need to find a efficient way to ship 50 coffee mugs on a regular =
basis.
> (Maybe shipped in two or three boxes?)
The Fuzzy Chef on sat 18 oct 08
Jeff,
> In the past I would wrap each mug individually with bubble wrap, stuff 12
> into a box, then stuff that box into a larger box. (Double box it in other
> words.)
>
> I found that to be very time consuming. I need to find a solution that is
> faster and easier.
>
> any suggestions?
Depends on how big the mugs are. For some, you could look at getting
cardboard wine cases, wrapping the mugs in paper, putting a coaster
between to stack them double, and then putting an outer box around the
wine box with spagamumps (styrofoam nuts) between. 24 mugs per box.
Of course, your mugs may be too broad for a wine case.
Don't drop the double-boxing; you need the outer box to absorb UPS abuse.
--Josh
Dean on wed 22 oct 08
Try using clear packing tape to tape down your mugs to sheets of cardboard upside down with a little space in between mugs. Tape two directions, crisscross style. Then put another cardboard sheet in the box on top of the first with mugs taped and so on. as many layers as you want, usually 3-4 per box. No packing, just cardboard and tape. A friend with a mug business did this successfully for years. I think I'd put a cushion of bubble wrap or peanuts or extra cardboard under the bottom layer to be safe.
Dean
lightwavepottery.com
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