Where to get CDP/Tape Deck sized cardboard boxes?

[twelvebears]

This might sound simple, but I'm having a hell of a job finding a couple of boxes the right size to package and post an 'average' size tape deck.

Any ideas chaps?

[Themis]

A small computer box should do fine, I guess. ;)

[Rare Bird]

Nip down to morrissons they usually have heaps of boxes.

[twelvebears]

Nip down to morrissons they usually have heaps of boxes.

Tried that, most were rubbish and not up to surviving DHL with electronics inside. Either that or they were far too small.

Dimitri's PC box seems the best option but need to be able to collect in person to avoid paying £5 postage on a £3 box....

[Rare Bird]

Tried that, most were rubbish and not up to surviving DHL with electronics inside.

Jesus you'll want an amunitions case then :lolsign:

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Staples sell all sorts of shapes and sizes of boxes

[Rare Bird]

Staples sell all sorts of shapes and sizes of boxes

Nay the trick is to slightly over charge on postage enough that will cover you Auction end fees & recycle the box ..If you dont you dont make any cutter. ;)

[twelvebears]

Staples sell all sorts of shapes and sizes of boxes

Hi Hamish.

Under normal circumstances I avoid Staples like the plague as they are always massively more expensive that pretty much anywhere else. However in this case, as I just want one big box, not having to pay postage will probably make them worth checking out.

[twelvebears]

Nay the trick is to slightly over charge on postage enough that will cover you Auction end fees & recycle the box ..If you dont you dont make any cutter. ;)

Ah yes. Except that this is a non-eBay deal between Dimitri and myself. :)

[Rare Bird]

Ah yes. Except that this is a non-eBay deal between Dimitri and myself. :)

Ah right. I hope that dimitri aint collecting too many Nakamichi decks ;)

[Themis]

Ah right. I hope that dimitri aint collecting too many Nakamichi decks ;)

:lolsign:

In any case, I have plenty of boxes in my garage... :lol:

[twelvebears]

In any case, I have plenty of boxes in my garage...

Thanks Dimitri, that is of absolutely no help to me whatsoever. :lol:

[Beechwoods]

I have a local packaging wholesaler that has a factory shop. Check Yellow Pages. If you want security, double box, with bubble wrap around your item inside the first box, and bubble wrap or that thin plastic cushion-foam stuff around the box, with a bigger box around the lot. Make sure the boxes are double-walled too. I pays to over pack; most couriers expect to be able to drop a box a metre onto concrete, or at least that's what I assume when I pack anything special!