minicoopers11 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 After watching the video I feel like I can do that with a regular box knife. Guess I'll give that a try next go around. This dim weight will kill profits if I dont try! Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app I used regular box knife before I got this and don't regret buying this tool. That said, I've used it twice since I got it last month. LOL. Just not many large international orders lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecollect Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks. These information is helpful for a first time poly seller. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyweasel Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Any speculation on what the SHIELD Helicarrier will need? 24x20x? (4, 6, or 8 )? I'm hoping 24x20x6, because I still have a few of those from shipping Tumblers, but based on DS and SSD, would the 8" D box be more probable? Also, what are the dimensions/weight of UCS Red-5 and ToO? I apologize if it was in the list and my eyes passed over the obvious. Edited February 9, 2015 by hockeyweasel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 not sure about 76042, but you can use the price guide here for other infohttp://www.brickpicker.com/bpms/index.cfm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyweasel Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Ahh! Thanks for educating me on how to use this site better! That info was in plain sight and I've been oblivious to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 "15x12x4 : Funhouse, Orc Forge, Tumbler Chase, Daily Bugle Showdown, Hulk Lab Smash" After buying these boxes and trying to use them during xmas season I realized that 16X12X4 would be infinitely more useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justapilgrim Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If people following a few pages back, yes a full set of 9 mixels fit in a padded flat rate envelope. $5 shipping anywhere in US makes shipping pretty decent and you don't have to worry about a surpirse Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinchuan Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Sorry I could not find my original thread, but several members have me advice on shipping that has made a huge difference. I purchased a scale, labels,envelopes, and print straight from ebay (17% discount?!!) and thkngs are soooo much easier now. Able to list more items and do less work. Still a little gun shy on requesting a USPS pickup but maybe I will give that a go soon as well. Thanks to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Still a little gun shy on requesting a USPS pickup but maybe I will give that a go soon as well. Don't be, it's super easy and will save you having to PO. If you thought printing from ebay was great, you'll love not having to make an extra stop to drop off your packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holleman67 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Sorry I could not find my original thread, but several members have me advice on shipping that has made a huge difference. I purchased a scale, labels,envelopes, and print straight from ebay (17% discount?!!) and thkngs are soooo much easier now. Able to list more items and do less work. Still a little gun shy on requesting a USPS pickup but maybe I will give that a go soon as well. Thanks to all! I do the pick up all of the time. When you finally start it, you'll be in love with usps Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxckid88 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Sorry I could not find my original thread, but several members have me advice on shipping that has made a huge difference. I purchased a scale, labels,envelopes, and print straight from ebay (17% discount?!!) and thkngs are soooo much easier now. Able to list more items and do less work. Still a little gun shy on requesting a USPS pickup but maybe I will give that a go soon as well. Thanks to all! You are it getting any discount. It's eBay being eBay and being shady. Put the same. Item into PayPal ship now or usps and you will get some rare. It's an online discount. Not eBay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 You are it getting any discount. It's eBay being eBay and being shady. Put the same. Item into PayPal ship now or usps and you will get some rare. It's an online discount. Not eBay. Correct. Another tid bit of info. The mail goes out the same time whether taken to post office or given to mailman. Your mailman will take all items. I usually take larger items so mailman doesnt have to wrestle with it. But thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What size box are you guys using to ship the Creative Towers? If someone buys two from me I can use the Lego cartons, but what about one? Is there a box size that is sold at stores that works good? I don't want something I have to order 25+ of from Staples or something, I only have 6 CTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrak23 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Take one out of the case pack and cut it down to size for the remaining one inside. Sent from my XT1080 using Brickpicker mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Take one out of the case pack and cut it down to size for the remaining one inside. Sent from my XT1080 using Brickpicker mobile app OK. Then I still have one with no box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 OK. Then I still have one with no box. I've used a medium size Lego SAH box. It's the one just barely bigger than the CT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I've used a medium size Lego SAH box. It's the one just barely bigger than the CT. I'll dig through my stack of lego boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinchuan Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Now that I am using labels OF COURSE I get an order that I need to ship in a 6x6 box. If I still want to print up the shipping label, would it be a bad thing if the tracking code folded over onto the side of the box? Should I got to PO and get a label there instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Now that I am using labels OF COURSE I get an order that I need to ship in a 6x6 box. If I still want to print up the shipping label, would it be a bad thing if the tracking code folded over onto the side of the box? Should I got to PO and get a label there instead? If you are printing the label from eBay then the label will fit on the box. The blank area/box on the bottom of the label will be the part that folds over the edge. hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinchuan Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 If you are printing the label from eBay then the label will fit on the box. The blank area/box on the bottom of the label will be the part that folds over the edge. hope that helps. Oh, are you saying that if I enter the box dimensions it will adjust the size of the label? That is great to know! (so far I have just used 000 mailers so no need to adjust size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holleman67 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Oh, are you saying that if I enter the box dimensions it will adjust the size of the label? That is great to know! (so far I have just used 000 mailers so no need to adjust size) I cut a bunch of the excess label stuff off when I'm posting them and its larger than the envelope. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Oh, are you saying that if I enter the box dimensions it will adjust the size of the label? That is great to know! (so far I have just used 000 mailers so no need to adjust size) I do a combination of things. In Windows, you can click-on Printer Properties from the select a printer screen and there is a Page Layout tab. You can resize the label by percentage depending on how large the envelope is. I shrink them down to 75%-80% for small 4x6 mailers. I usually don't print anything larger than 90% and it makes for a nice compact label when you trim it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Oh, are you saying that if I enter the box dimensions it will adjust the size of the label? That is great to know! (so far I have just used 000 mailers so no need to adjust size) No. I print my labels on 1/2 sheets. Then I trim off excess paper (around label) to the label border. This remaining label will fit on your box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinchuan Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Sounds good. I will give it a shot at lunchtime. Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Question about long term storage. Do most investors put the lego boxes inside shipping boxes and tape them up for long term storage? I've seen the pictures in the storage room thread, and it looks like many people don't. Instead they just line up the boxes on a shelf. But what about dust? What about accidental dings, scuffs and damage to the lego boxes? Wouldn't it be safer to box them all up so they're ready for shipping? Is there any concern about storing them in shipping boxes like are there any smells (what does kraft wrapping paper smell like after 3 years in a box) or spiders that can sneak in through the tiny holes in the corners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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