How to ship a purse?

Celebunaut · Jul 25th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Hello everyone,

I am wondering what you all would recommend when shipping a purse? What packaging material would you use to protect the purse and how would you package it. Would you put anything in it so that it would not lay flat/ get smushed. Would you wrap it up? Any advice appreciated!

Thanks

ladyisobel · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:59 AM

use a box with space in it so the bag isn't crammed in, put some tissue in the bag if you like, most of the bags i've received over the years haven't had anything inside though.
i would wrap some tissue around the bag before placing in the box and make sure it isn't rattling around inside, perhaps bulk out with those packing polystyrene things, or more paper.
address it clearly and put senders address on it too.
thats my way anyway !

gacats · Jul 25th, 2008, 08:44 AM

I have an "end roll" from the local newspaper, it's unprinted paper & it's too small for the newspaper to load on the press, I think it makes excellent packing material & I stuff my own handbags with it to keep their shape.

Celebunaut · Jul 25th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Thank You both for the great ideas!!

LV Rawks · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:04 PM

I have always stuffed them with something (tissue paper or plastic grocery bags) and then put the purse in a plastic bag just in case the box gets wet.

SpoiledRotten22 · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LV Rawks

I have always stuffed them with something (tissue paper or plastic grocery bags) and then put the purse in a plastic bag just in case the box gets wet.

Good idea!

Definitely use a box that's big enough and put something in there sufficient enough to cushion it. If it's something that's more structured, I'd stuff it with tissue paper. And securely seal all edges of the box....I get a little tape happy sometimes, but you can tell if it's been tampered with.

northerndancer · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I always stuff handbags for shipping (and when I am not using them). I don't know how long it takes for a "storage wrinkle" to settle into the leather but I would not want to take any chances. Besides, most purses look better when they are stuffed and first impressions are important. Then I put the purse in its dustbag and put it into a box that is not so small that it is squished anywhere or so big that it rattles around. I use lots of tape as well.

Jul 25th, 2008, 02:28 AM	#1
Celebunaut Member	How to ship a purse? Hello everyone, I am wondering what you all would recommend when shipping a purse? What packaging material would you use to protect the purse and how would you package it. Would you put anything in it so that it would not lay flat/ get smushed. Would you wrap it up? Any advice appreciated! Thanks

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:59 AM	#2
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	use a box with space in it so the bag isn't crammed in, put some tissue in the bag if you like, most of the bags i've received over the years haven't had anything inside though. i would wrap some tissue around the bag before placing in the box and make sure it isn't rattling around inside, perhaps bulk out with those packing polystyrene things, or more paper. address it clearly and put senders address on it too. thats my way anyway ! __________________

Jul 25th, 2008, 08:44 AM	#3
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	I have an "end roll" from the local newspaper, it's unprinted paper & it's too small for the newspaper to load on the press, I think it makes excellent packing material & I stuff my own handbags with it to keep their shape. __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette ( in the works) Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen..... Last edited by gacats; Jul 25th, 2008 at 08:44 AM. Reason: vocab.

Jul 25th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#5
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Location: Midwest USA	I have always stuffed them with something (tissue paper or plastic grocery bags) and then put the purse in a plastic bag just in case the box gets wet. __________________ *"We cannot change the cards we are dealt,* *just how we play the hand"* *~Randy Pausch*

Jul 25th, 2008, 08:56 AM	#4
Celebunaut Member	Thank You both for the great ideas!!

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#7
northerndancer Member Location: The Cool Cool North	I always stuff handbags for shipping (and when I am not using them). I don't know how long it takes for a "storage wrinkle" to settle into the leather but I would not want to take any chances. Besides, most purses look better when they are stuffed and first impressions are important. Then I put the purse in its dustbag and put it into a box that is not so small that it is squished anywhere or so big that it rattles around. I use lots of tape as well.