@bluewate-61 wrote:
Hello to all bibliophiles and purveyors of ephemera. Having a penchant for the literary movements and collecting rare ephemera, have made a few purchases online and have been somewhat disappointed upon receipt of item. Never complained and understand if something is just put in envelope with a stamp, then it is susceptible to damage. What is the best way to ship books and paper for you? Thanks!
If you don't complain then the sellers who don't know how to properly package will just continue to do what they do.
I sell mostly records, tapes & cd's and a few books, I often get instructions from buyers as if I don't have a clue, they do this because while it's not true for me there are lots of sellers who don't know how to package properly.
I also sell some paper items, they are sent as a sandwich using two pieces (or folded) of micro-flute cardboard which is very stiff, that then goes in a poly bubble envelope. Some people just use flimsy box board that can easily be badly bent either in transit or more often when the carrier tries to stuff it in a small mailbox.
