Ship Fragile Items Checklist

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  • Supplies
  • Sturdy Cardboard Box for Shipping
  • Packing Peanuts
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Newspaper / Cloths
  • Packing Tape
  • Scissors
  • Black ;Permanent ;Marker
  • Wrap and Pack
  • Tape the bottom of the box with packing tape to ensure stability.
  • Line the bottom of the box with crumpled newspaper and packing peanuts
  • Carefully wrap fragile items in generous amount of bubble wrap
  • If packing a picture frame, remove the glass first and wrap ;separately.
  • If desired, wrap item in additional cloth or clothing for extra padding.
  • Add more crumpled newspaper on top of and around your item.
  • If packing more than one item, ensure each item is sufficiently wrapped and padded, ;separated ;by the other fragile items by crumpled newspaper.
  • Leave space around the sides and top of box.
  • Top off the box with more crumpled newspaper and packing peanuts.
  • Seal the box with firmly applied packing tape.
  • Label and Ship
  • Clearly mark the box fragile in black permanent marker, around the sides and top of the box.
  • Mark an arrow with "This Side Up" so box remains in an upright position.
  • Print a Label with address information
  • Seal the label with tape to protect from moisture.
  • Estimate shipping cost of your item either online or at the post or shipping office
  • Use a service that provides you with a tracking number and signature confirmation.
  • It is ;recommended ;to purchase insurance for fragile or specialty items.
  • It is ;recommended ;to use a "Special Handling" service for ;extremely ;fragile or specialty items.
  • Shipping cost can be paid online or at the shipping office.
  • Schedule delivery to the recipient or a package pickup from the local post or shipping office.

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Sending a priceless antique cross-country? Ensure your fragile items get the special attention they require with our Ship Fragile Items Checklist. Check out our list of packing supplies and easy how-to instructions for shipping success.

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