Best way to package cues for shipping

Fenris

Fenris

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Hi all.

With all the transactions going on in this forum, I was wondering, how do all of you sellers package the cues you sell for shipping? What's the best way, meaning the most inexpensive way that gives the most protection? Bubble wrap over cue, then inside a thick cardboard tube? Or I've heard cue inside a PVC tube? What's the best way to package a cue for shipping, in your opinion or experience?

I'm asking because I may want to sell a cue or two on this forum in the future, and I want to know how to ship them safely to the buyers.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Fenris
 
I just wrap mine in Bubble wrap tape it up then put it in a triangle box that i get for free from the us post office ( comes free when shipping priority or express ) They will also provide a free shipping lable . Shipped inside the us with delivery confirmation & insurance is around $15.00 and gets there in 2-3 days ( most of the time )

Hope this helps !

Larry
 
I prefer to ship my cues in cases, usually when traveling. Otherwise I like soft felt cases wraped in bubble wrap. Bubble wrap alone works fine if carefully done. I prefer the trangular boxes, I think they are strong and resist bending better. I prefer Fed-Ex overnight. Don't want that cue in the package any longer than necessary. The triangular box is free at Fed Ex. Most of the cue I move around are higher end cues, so the extra cost is insignificant.

Mike
 
> I think the safest way,is to individually wrap all shafts in good bubble wrap,2 layers all the way around,and sealed with packing tape,and make sure you fold over one end,making a little pocket so it doesn't slide out. Then the butt,2 layers again. Then,wrap all of them together,once again making pockets so nothing falls out. Go to a large hardware store and get a 32" section of 4" diameter PVC water pipe. Stick a wad of bubble wrap inside,and use a broom handle or whatever to jam it all the way to the end. Tape it off or glue on a cap,insert your cues,add another wad of bubble wrap,and seal. It would probably be wise to cut all the bubble wrap strips in advance,and have everything laid out before you go to wherever to ship it,a totally sealed up tube that resembles a pipe bomb will never get on the truck,they're probably going to want to see what is in it. You would be shipping this tube in one of their boxes,but I wouldn't trust letting them pack it,so take the exact stuff you need and pack it yourself in front of them. Tommy D.
 
Bubble Wrap Saves The Day

Bubble wrap the butt and shaft(s) seperately. Does the job every time. I had a guy sell me a Meucci shaft on here recently and he just threw it in a tube and sent it. WOW.. No bubble wrap or anything to protect it. I received the tube and I could hear the shaft banging around in it. Some people.. :confused: Needless to say I will hesitate to purchase in the future from this person. I think anyone would..
 
60 feet of bubble wrap @ Lowes 12 bucks
6 x 38 inch priority mail 2-3 day triangular tube at the post office....free. If your post office doesn't have any..you can order them online for free the minimum order is 10 tubes and you will have them in 7-10 days
The average cost for me to ship 1 cue from Colorado using USPS priority anywhere in the lower 48 has been around 10 bucks or less...
I would recommend insurance it runs about 1 dollar per 100.00 declared value, and I would also recommend signature confirmation for 1.50....
Good luck
 
If you use a round shipping tube, PVC or the like, make sure you still put that tube inside one of the free triangle boxes that all carriers offer.

The only time I've ever had a cue "lost" in shipping is when it was in a round shipping tube. The Express Mail people said the tubes can roll off of tables, carts, sorting machines, etc. and get lost. Mine was found and delivered 3-weeks later.

They also recommend that you write the "Ship To" and "Ship From" addresses on the box, in addition to the regular label.

Other than that, just bubble wrap the heck out of it!
 
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I have shipped over 600 cues in the 2 years. I have used bubble wrap and a good quality cardboard tube. I have had no issues to date. It is allways good practice to insure the cue for at a min what you have into the cue so if it does get damaged you at least get your money back.
 
Here is the best way to package the cue...

Imagine someone throwing that package about 10-12 feet into the back of a truck...that package getting dropped onto the concrete...that package getting sandwiched between other boxes...then package accordingly. I usually when buying a very expensive cue will have the seller use a cheap tube case in a shipping tube...bubble wrap many layers works quite well as others have noted too...you do not want any part of the cue touching the sides of the packaging, in case the tube/container is pierced.
Always insure for full value, always do guaranteed overnight service for high end cues.
 
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Every cue I have ever shipped gets a free hard tube case with bubble wrap
around case all this goes inside of pyramid box normally shipped USPS priorty but I have also shipped overnite. You can't be to careful when shipping cues the word fragile has little meaning to transporters. The better you package the better chance of having a happy customer on the other end.
Pinocchio
 
Lots of good tips in here allready, let me add two:

- Add some silica gel packs to the package to prevent condensation.
- Get your round tubes at the local carpet store, they usually have 1/4" thick tubes that they just give away.
Those suckers are bulletproof.

Other then that bubble-wrap saves the day.

gr. Dave
 
Jack Madden shipped me a shaft recently and it was packaged damn good

first it was wrapped in some super soft flannel
then it was bubble wrapped
then narrow strips of bubble wrap were placed around it at three different points to keep it centered
then it was placed in a thick assed cardboard tube
BULLETPROOF



Jake
 
Thanks for all the great suggestions so far. It seems like Bubble Wrap is the key thing to have.

Where can I get those thick ass cardboard tubes, besides carpet stores?

Keep the great suggestions coming!
 
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