Packaging a framed print
What is the best way to wrap up, package, and ship a framed print? I just sold a framed print (the print size is 24x36, the frame is obviously larger) and I don't have experience packaging this sort of thing. I was thinking of taking it to the UPS store and paying them to pack it up. Any better suggestions? Thanks!
You will need to find place with moving boxes and get a mirror box, ideally one that is adjustable on one side so you can get the box to be as close as possible to the size you need. Using thick bubble I would make sure the 4 edge sides have a least 2 inches of protection between them and the outside of the box. During shipment expect the box to be dropped on its corner from a few feet in the air, because there is a good chance it will be tossed from or to a truck or fall of a pile of boxes. The box needs to be large enough for the frame, but not too large because you will likely be hit with oversize fees and dimensional weight charges. Once you see how expensive this is, you may reconsider doing this in the future unless you are willing to pass the cost on to your customer who is used to free shipping with Amazon.
I appreciate the thorough response, thanks!fdi1001 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 2:06 pmYou will need to find place with moving boxes and get a mirror box, ideally one that is adjustable on one side so you can get the box to be as close as possible to the size you need. Using thick bubble I would make sure the 4 edge sides have a least 2 inches of protection between them and the outside of the box. During shipment expect the box to be dropped on its corner from a few feet in the air, because there is a good chance it will be tossed from or to a truck or fall of a pile of boxes. The box needs to be large enough for the frame, but not too large because you will likely be hit with oversize fees and dimensional weight charges. Once you see how expensive this is, you may reconsider doing this in the future unless you are willing to pass the cost on to your customer who is used to free shipping with Amazon.
Check this thread. Furthur Frames sets the bar properly high for shipping their frame jobs.
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Ah, thank you, that's what I was looking for.mahilgen wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 2:27 pmCheck this thread. Furthur Frames sets the bar properly high for shipping their frame jobs.
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$50 sounds like a steal, especially considering when they pack for you they take on the risk of damage in transit
That's what I was thinking too. UPS packing and I'll insure it. GTGygolohcysp wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:21 pm$50 sounds like a steal, especially considering when they pack for you they take on the risk of damage in transit