Bubble SIZE wrap scammers?

[joliefran]

I've been reading about sellers that are shorting buyers on the length of the rolls they are buying.  I am having a different problem and I wondered if anyone else was.  I have always bought the largest bubble size, 1/2", but either the industry definition of 1/2" has changed or the sellers have just decided to send 3/8" instead.  This has happened repeatedly with different sellers.  Anyone else having this problem?  Thanks!

[dryophelia]

@joliefran 

Maybe it’s manufactured in metric. 

If it’s a big deal, you always have eBay’s Money Back Guarantee when you receive something not as described.

[rebell45]

Typical marketing ploy, round up. Bet they're actually a tad over 3/8". Maybe their die is 1/2" and the wrap shrinks as it cools.

[pjcdn2005]

I didn't realize bubble wrap was sold in a 3/8" size.   When I check Uline I see 3/16, 5/16 and 1/2"

[joliefran]

I guess I misspoke.  Were you able to understand the gist of what I was saying...or was it to confusing for you?

[wastingtime101]

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@rebell45 wrote:

Typical marketing ploy, round up. Bet they're actually a tad over 3/8". Maybe their die is 1/2" and the wrap shrinks as it cools.

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Or slightly deflates as it's knocked around in shipping.

I have a reliable supplier, but not every shipment is perfect. Occasionally there's a little bit of deflating action.