Tape when Shipping

[garandman]

Hi. I'm garandman. And I have a tape fettish.

 

[AckleymanII]

You just can not get past people not giving a rip.

 

[Joe Maisto]

I've posted this before but I just can't say strong enough how important tape is when shipping. I use a lot of USPS flat rate boxes and I buy clear packaging tape by the 12 roll pack. It is cheap. It is your best insurance. Gun and ammo components are heavy and will break through boxes, especially if they are dropped or wetted.

I just received a bolt from a forum member. I knew it was bad when it was handed to me in a plastic bag and my first thought was the bolt was missing. Fortunately it was still heavy and the bolt was inside. The package had gotten wet and the cardboard Small Flat Rate Box was coming apart, especially the bottom. There was one piece of clear tape that had been put across the bottom and that was all that was holding it together. I cut that and the bolt just fell out. I was shocked that it wasn't rusty after spending a couple of days wet (I got it monday, it was at my post office Saturday so at least 2 days wet). I guess it had enough oil on it.

So I'm gong to add even more tape when I package bolts. It is your best insurance. If you've ever tried to make a claim on a USPS insurance, and been inundated with red tape, you'll hope you never have to again. Tape.

May I suggest...using a re-enforced brown paper tape as I use ? wet the back side...( I use a spray bottle with water. You don't need a whole lot of water with this method , on all the seams. Super strong and will withstand the rigors of international shipping as well . 3 M makes by far the strongest tape. Pull it up on line and it will show you the different numbers pertaining to strength. It is so much more than regular "packaging tape" as sold in most stores.

 

[Coonman300]

Just got some bullets from Ron Huff...that man knows how to securely tape up a box!!