If you can't find these cardboard sheets, you can also use poster board from dollar tree or Walmart. It's actually stiffer than the cardboard. Also, trash bags will work if you don't have the poly bags.
Yes on the trash bags but if you are selective with the cardboard sheets you can find ones thicker than Walmart poster board. Have to stay away from the flimsy ones
These videos on shipping are really important. Shipping has been one of the reasons I haven't sold online. I feel clueless on shipping and the stuff I have sold has killed me on shipping.
One of the first items I sold on eBay last year was a Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post magazine. It was large and heavy and was going to go Priority Mail so I went to the Post Office to get an idea how to mail it. The clerk said to take one of the mailing boxes, say a 1095, and simply slide it inside without folding it in to the box shape. In other words, just leave it flat and tape the ends good as you suggested in this video. I put the piece in a plastic bag, or padded envelope, and insert into the box, tape, and ship. Works great! Great video!
I work in a postal processing plant for 10 years and never saw anyone bend or break something on purpose. Postal workers like to get the stuff they order in one piece too and when things are damaged it’s almost always the fault of the automated machines.
Awesome as always, I literally do a little happy dance every time I'm watching one of your videos and you use or mention something that I already have and/or have been doing. Whoa whoa whoa, lol that was my happy dance typed out.
I did this today with a print a buyer purchased to replace one she'd owned that was lost during a move. Worked great! It was so good to have the instructions available to follow. Thanks!!!
I've shipped this way before. For added strength you can cut your two pieces with the grain running at a 90 degree angle to each other. It makes it much harder for the USPS to bend it.
Thanks for the great advise. I actually have a large print about that size I won at auction but didn't list because I had no idea how to ship. Now I know how!
For anyone learning, this is an excellent video. Just be careful with the stamps, they tend to bleed off badly, depending on the surface. Writing is fine, but I eventually just bought a roll of 500 or so stickers for just a few dollars. I also opted for "Please" do not bend, just because of how I was raised. 👼
@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter That sense on the paper label for the poly mailer. I learned a difficult lesson when I was using cardboard mailers for postcards. The mailers had a slight sheen on the surface and I never thought twice. Made a mess.
I use a plain white garbage bag that I get in a roll from Wally World. I would NEVER EVER send anything without putting it in a protective plastic bag. Also, if you had just scored the one piece and folded it you would have created a side thay wasn't open. Then you can tape the bag to the cardboard and the print won't slide. I double wrap in cardboard and after taping all sides I then place it in a large black contractor's bag, also can purchase in a roll at Wally World and Badda Bing, good to go and completely waterproof. Great video Dom ❤️🔥👩🌾
Another way to secure the print in the middle is to put it in a giant bag. In this case I would use a garbage bag. You tape the bag so that it is the same size as the print. Similar to the way a comic bag holds a comic book. Then you take the bag in the middle of the cardboard. This way no tape can contact the print and the print cannot move.
@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Will do! Can you mail it using black trash bag? Would that make the printing label easier to read? I plan to make a "DO NOT BEND" label and just tape it on..would that work?
Gosh I’ve not had to ship something like this but I am totally prepared to do so because of this awesome video!!! Bravo!! 💯💯💯 Happy little accidents!! 💕
Hi DOM, I’m not selling my artwork it’s all mine lol. As usual very helpful. The only thing I might add is a concern that when the buyer is opening the package they might slid a knife between the two pieces of cardboard ( which should never happen) accidentally damaging the print. Maybe marking the cardboard saying which side is the front and is protected by the bubble wrap, and indicating the best spot to open would be helpful. I know it seems like a no brainer, and it is not your responsibility, but if the print gets damaged they will no doubt blame you. Just a thought, maybe not a good one but I buy art and will avoid pieces when the previous owner has caused any damage to the piece. Xoxo to 🐶
As I always tell my husband ....not trying to be bossy just helpful. You are the best, besides I needed to give you a little poke after the Don/Dom comment 🤪
@@julieschwartz2135 a little poke, lol. something tells me I may not be hearing the last of this Don and Dom thing. your advice is always appreciated. Thanks as always! Hi to the Hubster!
We buy so many supplies (and other stuff). I cut up all my boxes (for the most part)...especially the big boxes.......great vid. :) I use exacto knives to score them and a big huge Halloween kitchen knife to cut my stuff up :)
Well, remember, this video is for what to do if you are in a pinch and don’t have stuff like tissues paper. I actually have 16x20 plastic bags now which work great but yeah tissue paper would work
I was thinking that anybody could swing by a dollar store (I get boxes from there anyway. Great selection in their cardboard dumpster). It'd be on your trip to Costco to find a pallet separator and staples to find a plastic bag. (I really should get some plastic bags.) By the way, I really appreciate that you curate your comments section. Not a lot of YT folks put in the effort.
First of all...that was funny. I watched on the big TV and I jumped when you taped it...it was quite loud lol. That's how I ship prints. I used to ship posters like that. How do you determine the difference between flat or poster tube?
I never do that. I think that some people do it because they want to keep some information away from their competition. I’m not worried about it at all. It’s Dom btw 😀
I would pass it up because I am not into war or military. It's something I would not want to look at and not something I would want to sell as I'm against glorifying the military. But I understand that's not what you were really asking as your point was we would probably pass it up because of the difficulty in shipping it.
@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Where I worked both types would have been called slipsheets. They had the same purpose of slipping over a wooden slatted pallet to make sure nothing slipped between the slats, whether it would be a bag of feed or seed, or say the tip of an expensive fishing rod. I preferred the thicker cardboard as opposed to the thin paper like ones. Nothing worse than trying to clean up a bunch of corn or fertilizer speared by the forks of a pallet jack.
not prepared just go buy some poster board then use cardboard . I guess this technique is made for low value item as it is being 1st class and insurance is not needed.
If you can't find these cardboard sheets, you can also use poster board from dollar tree or Walmart. It's actually stiffer than the cardboard. Also, trash bags will work if you don't have the poly bags.
Yes on the trash bags but if you are selective with the cardboard sheets you can find ones thicker than Walmart poster board. Have to stay away from the flimsy ones
The card board is called a slip sheet. Great idea on the corrugate!
Yep, I call them slip sheets too but then someone told me that only the super thin ones are skip sheets so now I just call them pallet dividers. Lol
These videos on shipping are really important. Shipping has been one of the reasons I haven't sold online. I feel clueless on shipping and the stuff I have sold has killed me on shipping.
One of the first items I sold on eBay last year was a Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post magazine. It was large and heavy and was going to go Priority Mail so I went to the Post Office to get an idea how to mail it. The clerk said to take one of the mailing boxes, say a 1095, and simply slide it inside without folding it in to the box shape. In other words, just leave it flat and tape the ends good as you suggested in this video. I put the piece in a plastic bag, or padded envelope, and insert into the box, tape, and ship. Works great! Great video!
I do this all the time as well ❤️🔥👩🌾
I work in a postal processing plant for 10 years and never saw anyone bend or break something on purpose. Postal workers like to get the stuff they order in one piece too and when things are damaged it’s almost always the fault of the automated machines.
Thanks for the insight!
exactly how I ship my vintage posters! Excellent video!
Thanks Dave! It’s a Fred Sanford approved method. Lol
Awesome as always, I literally do a little happy dance every time I'm watching one of your videos and you use or mention something that I already have and/or have been doing. Whoa whoa whoa, lol that was my happy dance typed out.
So glad to make you do a happy dance! 💃🏻
I have used foam poster board 😊
Thank you I have a ton of flat prints that I haven’t listed because of shipping!!!
Hope this helps Denise!
Perfect Timing! I was thinking earlier today about digging out some prints to list.
Great! Good luck!
I did this today with a print a buyer purchased to replace one she'd owned that was lost during a move. Worked great! It was so good to have the instructions available to follow. Thanks!!!
I've shipped this way before. For added strength you can cut your two pieces with the grain running at a 90 degree angle to each other. It makes it much harder for the USPS to bend it.
Thanks for the great advise. I actually have a large print about that size I won at auction but didn't list because I had no idea how to ship. Now I know how!
Awesome!
I know this was posted 2 years ago but that is exactly what kind of situation I am in right now! My first print from an auction. :) LOL
For anyone learning, this is an excellent video. Just be careful with the stamps, they tend to bleed off badly, depending on the surface. Writing is fine, but I eventually just bought a roll of 500 or so stickers for just a few dollars. I also opted for "Please" do not bend, just because of how I was raised. 👼
The stamp will bleed on a poly mailer for sure. I put it on the paper label to prevent that. Good tip on the please part.
@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter That sense on the paper label for the poly mailer. I learned a difficult lesson when I was using cardboard mailers for postcards. The mailers had a slight sheen on the surface and I never thought twice. Made a mess.
I use a plain white garbage bag that I get in a roll from Wally World. I would NEVER EVER send anything without putting it in a protective plastic bag. Also, if you had just scored the one piece and folded it you would have created a side thay wasn't open. Then you can tape the bag to the cardboard and the print won't slide. I double wrap in cardboard and after taping all sides I then place it in a large black contractor's bag, also can purchase in a roll at Wally World and Badda Bing, good to go and completely waterproof. Great video Dom ❤️🔥👩🌾
Thank you for posting this. I was doing everything your way! Woot-Woot!
Awesome!
Another way to secure the print in the middle is to put it in a giant bag. In this case I would use a garbage bag. You tape the bag so that it is the same size as the print. Similar to the way a comic bag holds a comic book. Then you take the bag in the middle of the cardboard. This way no tape can contact the print and the print cannot move.
Just listed a print today! Hoping this comes in handy soon. Great tips! Thanks.
Great! Thanks Natalie!
Great way to update my packing practices...thanks 👍🏻
Sure thing
Great video and now I know what the hold button does.
Thank you!
This video really helps me out .I have lots for prints to ship
Great to hear!
Thanks for the wonderful advice. Now I have more knowledge on shipping prints.😊👍
Thanks Kim! I appreciate it!
Great shipping tip. Thanks!
Thanks Sandi!
Thank you thank you thank you!! I sold my first art print and this came in very very handy!
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@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Will do! Can you mail it using black trash bag? Would that make the printing label easier to read? I plan to make a "DO NOT BEND" label and just tape it on..would that work?
@@stephanieradecki472 you can but poly mailers definitely look more professional. I have a link to 24 x 24” poly mailers in my description section.
Good job, Dom! Thank you!
Thanks Laura!
Very useful, pertinent content!!
Thanks!
Thank you! Very informative!!
Thanks Jen!
Great video for shipping prints.
Thanks!
Gosh I’ve not had to ship something like this but I am totally prepared to do so because of this awesome video!!! Bravo!! 💯💯💯
Happy little accidents!! 💕
Lol thanks Esme! Bob says hi! ☁️
Great tips for shipping prints!!! Thanks!
Hi DOM, I’m not selling my artwork it’s all mine lol. As usual very helpful. The only thing I might add is a concern that when the buyer is opening the package they might slid a knife between the two pieces of cardboard ( which should never happen) accidentally damaging the print. Maybe marking the cardboard saying which side is the front and is protected by the bubble wrap, and indicating the best spot to open would be helpful. I know it seems like a no brainer, and it is not your responsibility, but if the print gets damaged they will no doubt blame you. Just a thought, maybe not a good one but I buy art and will avoid pieces when the previous owner has caused any damage to the piece. Xoxo to 🐶
That’s a great idea Jules! Lol Yeah sometimes I write instructions but not in this instance. Will do going forwards! Thanks!
As I always tell my husband ....not trying to be bossy just helpful. You are the best, besides I needed to give you a little poke after the
Don/Dom comment 🤪
@@julieschwartz2135 a little poke, lol. something tells me I may not be hearing the last of this Don and Dom thing. your advice is always appreciated. Thanks as always! Hi to the Hubster!
Very helpful video! Thanks!
Thank you!
You turned me on to those bags and they are GREAT. I use them ALL the time.
Awesome to hear! Love em!
Thanks! Great video!
Thanks Jen!
So helpful ...hope to find and sell a good print now!
Now you’re all set. Thanks for watching!
Great info! Thanks!!
Thanks!
Awesome video with good tips!
Thanks BB!
Great video! Thanks!!
Thanks James!
We buy so many supplies (and other stuff). I cut up all my boxes (for the most part)...especially the big boxes.......great vid. :) I use exacto knives to score them and a big huge Halloween kitchen knife to cut my stuff up :)
LOL, sounds like an awesome set up!
Dom, hit up Dollar Tree and get a couple packs of 20x20 tissue paper. Perfect first layer to wrap the print in. Then you can do the bubble wrap.
Well, remember, this video is for what to do if you are in a pinch and don’t have stuff like tissues paper. I actually have 16x20 plastic bags now which work great but yeah tissue paper would work
I was thinking that anybody could swing by a dollar store (I get boxes from there anyway. Great selection in their cardboard dumpster). It'd be on your trip to Costco to find a pallet separator and staples to find a plastic bag. (I really should get some plastic bags.)
By the way, I really appreciate that you curate your comments section. Not a lot of YT folks put in the effort.
@@Doing_It_Wrong thanks. Absolutely!
First of all...that was funny. I watched on the big TV and I jumped when you taped it...it was quite loud lol.
That's how I ship prints. I used to ship posters like that. How do you determine the difference between flat or poster tube?
Thanks Chris. Flat if it won’t roll or if rolling would damage it. Roll if it easily rolls up.
Just remember the post office says first class package cannot exceed 22" x 18" x 15".
Yep. This stays just under that.
Awesome!
Thanks!
Wonderful?!? Many many thanks 👍 🎉
Great advice for shipping prints! That rattlesnake looks like his was ready to strike at any time while you were packing the print.
Thanks! Lol Susan. I love that Snake!!! 🐍
Great advice, but I’m still nervous that it’ll get bent! 😬
It won’t. Has literally never happened. Important to use strong cardboard.
Hey Don can you talk about hiding your sold listings. Why and any advantages?
I never do that. I think that some people do it because they want to keep some information away from their competition. I’m not worried about it at all. It’s Dom btw 😀
I would pass it up because I am not into war or military. It's something I would not want to look at and not something I would want to sell as I'm against glorifying the military. But I understand that's not what you were really asking as your point was we would probably pass it up because of the difficulty in shipping it.
Well, this was just an example yes. I’m really talking about any type of art print.
It was good info about how to ship a print, though. I liked the sourcing tip of getting pallet dividers and of using bubble wrap in that way.
@@signeknudsen8513 thank you!
Bob Ross!
So Bob is a loud mouth when he thinks no one is watching. Lol.
Question for ya, sorry if you covered this, can prints and art images be sent as media mail?
Nope
What scale do you use?
Slipsheet is what they are called.
Yep, I call them slip sheets too but then someone told me that only the super thin ones are skip sheets so now I just call them pallet dividers. Lol
@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter Where I worked both types would have been called slipsheets. They had the same purpose of slipping over a wooden slatted pallet to make sure nothing slipped between the slats, whether it would be a bag of feed or seed, or say the tip of an expensive fishing rod. I preferred the thicker cardboard as opposed to the thin paper like ones. Nothing worse than trying to clean up a bunch of corn or fertilizer speared by the forks of a pallet jack.
Do you offer free shipping?
I always wonder why it matters cost of shipping if the buyer pays it anyway...
Couldnt you get a bigger plastic bag or envelope?
Yes, I ordered those, but if I had them I couldn’t make this video which is about what to do if you don’t have that. 😀
@@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter missed that. Lol
lOl @ happy little accidents.
🎨😂
not prepared just go buy some poster board then use cardboard . I guess this technique is made for low value item as it is being 1st class and insurance is not needed.
It is but you can insurance for 1st class mail
So informative thanks 😊
So helpful! Thanks 😌
Thanks!
Great video, thanks!