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December 15, 2023
When you hear the word “packaging”, what image comes to mind? More likely than not, it’s a corrugated cardboard box. A corrugated shipping carton is as standard as packaging supplies get, available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to serve a wide range of needs. Of course, in order to properly protect the items you’ve placed inside of them, these cartons need to be properly sealed with durable packing tape.
So you just need to put some tape on the box and you’re all set, right? Yes and no. Tape is an absolute necessity in shipping, but you also need to make sure that you’re applying it right. In this article, we will go over the types of tapes to use and, of course, how to tape a box in the first place so you can prevent product damage, delayed operations, and unhappy customers.
What Tape is Best for Sealing Cartons?
Not all tapes are up to the task. For instance, save your masking tape for the next painting job since it doesn’t
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November 22, 2023
The United States jewelry market is estimated to be worth approximately $60.42 billion. While visiting a brick-and-mortar jewelry store is the common course of action, more and more yearly sales are attributable to online transactions. No matter if you run a jewelry store, you’re an Etsy entrepreneur, or you’re simply gifting some jewelry to a special someone, you need to make sure that your jewelry is safe and secure throughout the entire shipping process. You not only need to prevent your goods from getting damaged, but you also need to conceal these high-value items from potential thieves and vandals. In this article, we will go over 8 steps for how to ship your jewelry safely.
1. Clean the Jewelry
Your parents always said to clean up for appearances and it turns out they were right. Therefore, pick yourself up
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November 02, 2023Once they leave your home or mailroom, the only thing protecting your gifts is packaging. Here’s a guide to ensuring your holiday gifts get there in one piece.
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October 19, 2023If you run a shipping company or do a lot of business by mail, make sure you’re using the right supplies to ship your products. Watch for these signs!
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October 17, 2023Do you do a lot of business by mail and are worried about the security of your stuff? Here are a few tips for keeping your product secure during shipping.
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September 12, 2023
It’s common knowledge that shipping expenses increase when you ship heavy items. But then one day you ship a massive package that only weighs around 10 pounds, yet you’re still hit with substantial shipping costs. Why does it cost so much to ship something so lightweight? It’s because the shipping companies are charging you based on your package’s dimensional weight.
Also known as DIM weight or volumetric weight, this measurement has less to do with the weight of your shipment and more with how much space your shipment takes up. Delivery trucks and shipping containers only have so much space inside and companies are determined to make the most of every cubic inch of it. In this article, we will go over what dimensional weight is, how to calculate it, and a few smart tactics for reducing your DIM weight expenses.
What is Dimensional Weight?
DIM weight is, essentially, the calculation of a package’s hypothetical weight. This hypotheti
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July 13, 2023Wondering how to make the most and safest use of space on your pallets? Here are the best ways to pack a pallet for shipping in six easy steps.
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June 14, 2023
Top 10 Packaging Supplies for Businesses During the Holiday Season
There are over 750 million packages shipped around the United States during the holiday season. Not to mention, extra hours spent at work trying to get ahead of holiday rushes. The holiday season is frenzied for many businesses—without extra shipping delays and last-minute shoppers.
We at PackagingSuppliesByMail are here for your business during this hectic holiday season. We have created a top 10 list of packaging supplies—so you can focus on running a successful business despite the holiday rush.
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December 15, 2021Package and porch theft continue to be a huge problem for customers and clients. Here’s how businesses can protect customers from package theft.