First we would like to thank everyone who became “A Fan” of ShippingSupply.com. Through our Facebook Fan Page we will deliver our daily “Deal of the Day” updates and weekly sales specials.
And now we are happy to announce the winners of our “Free Shipping Supplies for a Year Contest”.
Grand Prize Winner:
Espacioshop Ventas (Encarnacion Flores)
Bubble Calendar Winners:
AJ Whistler
Linda Alexander Rightmire
Kayne Wisniewski
Otis Schroeder
Maiysha Somers-Jones
Aaron Doretta Koldenhoven
Seth Morrigan
Chris Martin
Janet Hurlbut
Bob Jones
Again, we thank everyone and hope you follow us to our next contest… @shippingsupply!
Bubble wrap turned 50 years old on 1/25/2010. The sheets are great for packing items, relieving stress, and just having fun. Check out this video to learn about the original intended use of bubble wrap…
Do you want to register for a chance to win Free Shipping Supplies for a Year*?
What are you waiting for?
Simply become “A Fan” of ShippingSupply.com on Facebook by February 10, 2010 and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win Free Shipping Supplies for a Year!* Ten runners-up will receive a 2010 Bubble Calendar.
We will announce all winners on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 12 pm CST on the ShippingSupply.com Blog and Facebook page.
*Winner will receive a $100 store coupon monthly for 12 months.
This contest is in no way associated with or sponsored by FaceBook.
In our fourth Packing Tip Episode we take a close look at our Shipping & Mailing Scales including the UltraShip 35, UltraShip U2 and HD-150 shipping scales. Enjoy!
With the Holidays right around the corner we wanted to remind our customers to plan accordingly and make your shipping season a success. The following are the USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL service holidays.
2009 U.S. Postal Service Holidays:
Veterans Day – November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2009
Christmas Day – December 25, 2009
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2010
2009 UPS Service Holidays:
Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2009
Day after Thanksgiving – November 27, 2009
Christmas Day – December 25, 2009
New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2009
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2010
2009 FedEx Service Holidays:
Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2009
Christmas Day – December 25, 2009
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2010
2009 DHL Service Holidays:
Thanksgiving – November 26, 2009
Christmas Day – December 25, 2009
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2010
Please Note: There is no regular pickup or delivery service for these holidays; however, most carriers offer emergency service 365 days a year. The best way to ensure a timely delivery of your goods is to allow a few extra days prior to the above listed holidays. We recommend calling your carrier if you have any questions.
In our third Packing Tip Episode we review how to properly pack items into a shipping box. We also review the box-in-box packing method for fragile items. Enjoy!
In our second Packing Tip Episode we review How Shipping Boxes are Measured. We hope this helps everyone choose the box that best fits their needs. Enjoy!
In our first Packing Tip Episode we review our Mailer Category which includes; Bubble Mailers, XPAK Mailers, Poly Mailers and No-Bend Mailers. We hope this helps everyone choose the mailer that best fits their needs. Enjoy!
Packing Peanuts are a common loose-fill packing material used to prevent damage to fragile objects during shipping. There are four different types of Packing Peanuts: White, Pink Anti-Static, Green Recycled and Biodegradable. Let’s take a closer look at each type…
White Packing Peanuts: White peanuts are made of 70% new polystyrene and best used when presentation matters. They utilize an “S” design that allows for interlocking within the packaging container for stronger cushioning and stability. May be re-used and ultimately recycled.
Pink Anti-Static Packing Peanuts: Pink Anti-Static peanuts are made of 70% new polystyrene and best used to protect static sensitive electronics from static discharge. They utilize an “S” design that allows for interlocking within the packaging container for stronger cushioning and stability. May be re-used and ultimately recycled.
Green Recycled Packing Peanuts: Green peanuts are made of 100% recycled content typically the remains of other polystyrene loose fill. They utilize an “S” design that allow for interlocking within the packaging container for stronger cushioning and stability. May be re-used and ultimately recycled. Best choice for eco-conscious shippers that need a cleaner alternative to Biodegradable Packing Peanuts.
Biodegradable Packing Peanuts: Biodegradable peanuts are made of corn starch and are 100% biodegradable, recyclable, reusable and compostable. Best choice for companies with green initiatives or eco-conscious end users.
The two drawbacks with the Biodegradable peanuts are that they leave dust behind and they are edible and may attract rodents if used for long-term storage.
We hope this helps you to choose the Packing Peanuts that best fit your needs. Next month look for our first video packing tip.
Shipping Supply, LLC has moved into a new facility located in Waukesha, WI. Our new facility is much larger, which will allow us to add more shipping supplies and continue to grow. Our new corporate contact information has changed to the following:
Shipping Supply, LLC
1416 Poplar Drive Suite F
Waukesha, WI 53188
Hopefully lightning strikes twice as BuyCostumes.com, the world’s largest internet based retailer of costumes and party supplies, previously occupied the facility. They have since moved into a 360,000 sq. ft. facility in New Berlin, WI.
