Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re all rushing to check everything off our holiday to-do lists. If you haven’t sent out your gifts yet, it’s time to pack up and ship all your items. At Peterborough Camera, Copies & More, we can pack and ship your items for you, in addition to helping you with photo printing and our other services. But if you are going to pack your gifts yourself, it’s important to ensure your delicate and fragile packages reach their recipients in one piece.
Here’s some advice from the packing and shipping experts at FedEx for protecting fragile items in transit.
Choose your box carefully.
A common mistake people make when packing fragile items is choosing the wrong size box. If your box is too big, your items can move during transit, increasing the risk of breaking. You need enough space to include sufficient packing material but not so much space that the contents of your box can slide around. It’s also essential to choose a sturdy box that will stay intact while it is handled throughout the shipping process.
Don’t leave any empty space.
As we mentioned above, if you leave empty space in the box, your items can shift and break in transit. Be careful not to pack the box too tightly. You don’t want the recipient to accidentally break their gift trying to pry it out of the packaging. When sending more than one item in the same box, wrap them individually. You don’t want them to break because they bumped into each other inside the box.
Seal it well and check the label.
The outside of your box is just as important as the inside. You don’t want to risk your box popping open because you didn’t seal it adequately. The most effective way to seal your box is to tape it in an H shape down the center seam and along both edges. Double-check that your label has the correct address and is clear and easy to read.
Packing and Shipping, Photo Printing, and More at PCC&M
Finish off your holiday checklist at Peterborough Camera, Copies & More! We have you covered for shipping, photo printing, or whatever else you need to get done. We can even make you a custom box to protect your large or unusually-shaped items.
