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Shipping

               Over the river and through the woods....

 

Packing an item properly for shipping is very important, and should be taken very seriously, especially if the item is fragile.

You are responsible for shipping charges to send an item to me for etching.

I pay shipping charges to you in all instances.

Depending on the item size, I generally use either USPS Priority Mail, or UPS Ground - with insurance on all items.

Below are some tips for packing items for shipping to me, broken down by category.

Home Decor & Gift Items

For fragile items such as mirrors or glassware, here are my recommendations for packing to ensure the item arrives unbroken.

    • DO wrap the item in several layers of bubble wrap - at least 2, but 3 is better.
    • DO use a slightly over-sized box and line it with Styrofoam, or use lots of packing peanuts, or better yet, both!
    • For glassware, or other hollow items - DON'T forget to fill the inside with packing material! Leaving a glass or vase or other such item empty is a sure way have it be broken in transit.
    • If at all possible use original packaging for breakable items. Make sure you fill voids/empty spaces in the original package, and wrap the item with bubble wrap if possible. Wrap the entire original package with bubble wrap and place this inside a larger box using packing peanuts to fill in around the package.
    • DON'T skimp on the packing materials! the more you use, the safer your item will be.

Use the US Postal Service Priority shipping for smaller items and definitely purchase insurance on the item, it is less than $2.00 for items up to $50 in value. Without the insurance, if the item is broken, you don't stand much of a chance of collecting damages. Using the USPS Priority shipping will also give you a tracking number to keep tabs on the package.

Motorcycle parts

These are my recommendations for shipping your motorcycle parts, and the steps I follow when shipping your parts back to you.

    • If you have had your parts stripped, give them a light coating of a light oil such as WD-40. Make sure you wipe it over the entire surface of the bare metal to prevent rust during shipping
    • An old T-shirt turned inside out is a great way of wrapping your parts to protect them from scratches. Slip one part inside a shirt and tape closed all openings. (if you use a shirt to send the part to me, it will be re-used to ship the part back to you)
    • Wrap the shirt covered part in several layers of bubble wrap, taping it securely.
    • Use a heavy-weight box that is large enough to allow space all the way around/between your parts.
    • Place a 3-4 inches of packing peanuts in the bottom of the box, add the first part and fill in around it with more packing peanuts. Adding parts and more peanuts to fill in any gaps and empty spaces.
    • Fill the box with more peanuts until full and seal it with quality packing tape.
    • For added protection you can line the box with styrofoam sheets if you like.

Depending on the size of the box it may be cheaper to use UPS Ground over USPS Priority, but either way I advise you purchase insurance to cover the totalvalue of the items being shipped.