OT: Shipping advice needed-is there any moving box supply near home
Question:
My computer (sans monitor) needs to be shipped out of state. I have been in
touch with FedEx in my area and Mail Boxes, Etc. (did you know they are
changing their name to UPS shipping tomorrow because the company is owned by
UPS?). Anyway, because of this FedEx will no longer pick up from MBE
because of the name change and conflict. I digress, sorry. I need a box
measuring approximately 24 x 24 x 16 inches to pack my computer in which MBE
provides at a cost of $5.35 (as opposed to $35.45 for the actually packing
and shipping materials if they were to do it). Then I will have to take box
home, wrap it in bubble wrap and call FedEx to pick it up from my home.
What I'm wondering is, is there a better way to do this? I don't know where
I would find a box that is clean (grocery store maybe?) and that big
otherwise. I also will need to get styrofoam poop and bubble wrap. Where
do I get these things?
_f you have a moving supply place near you, they can supply you with
assorted size boxes, some rated heavy duty, and bubble wrap, as well.
Answer:
_otherwise. I also will need to get styrofoam poop and bubble wrap. Where do I get these things? Any help or tips would be appreciated. Thanks!<< You should be able to find all these things at an office supply store like Staples or Office Max. The post office and U-Haul also sell boxes, but they might not be the size you're looking for.
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