how do you package your items ,especially used clothes?

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brimfull · 04/02/2007 22:43

I have brown paper but the only plastic I have is an old waitrose bag.Will that seem crap?Bearing in mind they got it for £2.95!

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prettymum · 04/02/2007 23:01

what about binbag, i had to resort to that when i ran out of packaging bags i buy off ebay

kidsrus · 04/02/2007 23:35

ggirl i use a carrier bag to keep it clean and dry and then wrap it in left over wall paper. It looks like a present all wrapped up when delivered.
Wallpaper is much stronger than brown paper and sometimes waterproof it also looks prettier too.

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brimfull · 04/02/2007 23:36

Well I ahven't got any wallpaper but glad it's ok to use a carrier bag .thanks both of you.

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Legacy · 05/02/2007 09:22

IN recent months I've started using those mailing sacks - thin, but strong plastic with a sealable strip. You can buy them in bulk from eBay sellers and they work out pretty cheap. I also save any packaging I get stuff in myself (we have an eBay shelf in the garage! )to reuse. I often turn M&S/Next courier bags inside out to hide the writing for reuse.

The other thing I find useful is those 'document enclosed' sticker things for the front (again, buy them off eBay). The I just print a Paypal packing slip, fold it so the address shows and slip it in/ stick it on.

This has saved me loads of time I reckon.

saltire · 05/02/2007 09:24

I put clothes into a plastic bag, then just wrap in brown paper. I do this so that if the paper gets wet, the clothes don't

softmusk · 05/02/2007 11:12

i do the same as saltire and people always say well packaged

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brimfull · 05/02/2007 14:05

thanks everyone,have posted them in waitrose bag then brown paper.May look inot those plastic mailing sacks legacy.

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ScoobyDooooo · 05/02/2007 14:07

I used the mailing sacks i used to buy them off ebay, fab idea & so much easier & less time consuming than wrapping in brown paper.

nikkie · 05/02/2007 19:50

I use a carrier bag then wrapped in brown paper.I put in my listing that I try and use recycled packaging , then the buyer should know and can't complain!

wanderingstar · 06/02/2007 13:08

Different packaging question here; I have sold a 3 wheeler which I'll be posting out once the buyer's cheque clears. Will it be secure if I do the following:
-wrap parts separately in corrogated card/roll packaging
-wrap assembled bundles in one piece in bubble wrap, or maybe more corrogated card from the roll

then use 2 boxes in an end to end arrangement (can't find one long enough) secured everywhere with heavy duty tape ?

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