09-24-2019 02:05 PM
Good Afternoon
There used to be a crafting section here, but I don't see it anymore.
Can any crafters/knitter/crocheters tell me if it would be acceptable to mail several skeins of yarn in a polly mailer as long as it is not overstuffed? Or would you prefer to receive it in a box?
I picked up some nice yarn this weekend and want to mail it in the correct way so any buyer is happy
Thank you
09-24-2019 02:27 PM
I do this often to save on shipping costs. So far no complaints.
09-24-2019 03:09 PM - edited 09-24-2019 03:10 PM
I'd toss each skein into the cheapest ziplock bag I could find and then throw them in poly bags for shipping. That would help prevent tangling, sticking to the seal strip and any accidental water exposure.
09-24-2019 04:37 PM
I ship large quantities in a box but small quantities in envelops.
Definitely agree you should put them into plastic bags first in case of moisture.
09-24-2019 04:39 PM
My rule of thumb regarding using padded envelopes/poly mailers.
If it' ok being stepped on, it's ok to use a padded envelope/poly mailer.
09-24-2019 05:55 PM
I frequently buy yarn here Ziploc bag inside poly mailer works for me.
09-24-2019 06:16 PM
I think that would probably be fine, as it wouldn't be harmed if it got squished under something heavy.
09-25-2019 09:48 AM
Thank you all. I just wanted to make sure the buyer wouldn't be upset if it did get squished/flattened during shipping and definitely intend to put in a ziplock first.