[Filament]

Just curious how you guys prefer to box and why? What are some of the pitfalls you've experienced with certain methods?

Personally I've been debating whether to use FTID or dry ice boxing for 10+lb packages. I'm somewhat leaning towards dry ice, but hoping for some input on arguments for/against the various methods.

[mothered]

Favorite boxing method?

"Boxing" Is In fact the method.

I'm somewhat leaning towards dry ice, but hoping for some input on arguments for/against the various methods.

It depends on the Item, thus dry Ice may not be the best option.

[Filament]

Favorite boxing method?

"Boxing" Is In fact the method.

I'm somewhat leaning towards dry ice, but hoping for some input on arguments for/against the various methods.

It depends on the Item, thus dry Ice may not be the best option.

Er, yes but there are various nuances to boxing. For example, using just an empty box/package, dry ice, modifying the label, beating up the box, double taping, filling with sand and holes, combinations of the above, etc.

What kind of situation makes dry ice not suitable? I'm thinking if it's a very dense item, then it may not weight enough per volume. If the destination is very close-by/ fast shipping, then it may not sublimate completely before reaching the destination.

[paranxia]

I think dry ice is only good for fairly light objects ... instead about the best methods ,,, it always depends on the item and the shop ... however I think that some very valid methods are FTID and empty box (only for that which is light of course)

[Filament]

I think dry ice is only good for fairly light objects ... instead about the best methods ,,, it always depends on the item and the shop ... however I think that some very valid methods are FTID and empty box (only for that which is light of course)

Oh interesting. Is that because the ice wouldn't sublimate completely before it is delivered?
I'm trying to think of what method is best for various situations. I think empty box works really well for really light < 100g items, but much more than that it poses a risk since on investigation they'll find that the package weight is not correct and you can fill the package with packing materials only so much.

[mothered]

but there are various nuances to boxing. For example, using just an empty box/package, dry ice, modifying the label, beating up the box, double taping, filling with sand and holes, combinations of the above, etc.

Yes, I'm well aware of the methodologies used when boxing.

In terms of "filling with sand", It's futile If the company checks the package on receipt.

What kind of situation makes dry ice not suitable?

One of countless examples (and stating the obvious), Is If the Item Is light enough to not register a weight on consignment, then dry Ice Is not required when boxing.

[paranxia]

I think dry ice is only good for fairly light objects ... instead about the best methods ,,, it always depends on the item and the shop ... however I think that some very valid methods are FTID and empty box (only for that which is light of course)

Oh interesting. Is that because the ice wouldn't sublimate completely before it is delivered?
I'm trying to think of what method is best for various situations. I think empty box works really well for really light < 100g items, but much more than that it poses a risk since on investigation they'll find that the package weight is not correct and you can fill the package with packing materials only so much.

you could put the dry ice inside the package and say that you were wrong to make the order ... so they shouldn't check ... this method had recommended me @mothered to change the broken ps3

[Filament]

but there are various nuances to boxing. For example, using just an empty box/package, dry ice, modifying the label, beating up the box, double taping, filling with sand and holes, combinations of the above, etc.

Yes, I'm well aware of the methodologies used when boxing.

In terms of "filling with sand", It's futile If the company checks the package on receipt.

What kind of situation makes dry ice not suitable?

One of countless examples (and stating the obvious), Is If the Item Is light enough to not register a weight on consignment, then dry Ice Is not required when boxing.

Ah right, that's another obvious one. I'm thinking also during the winter when it's colder it's not as suitable unless shipping by ground and very far away.

I think dry ice is only good for fairly light objects ... instead about the best methods ,,, it always depends on the item and the shop ... however I think that some very valid methods are FTID and empty box (only for that which is light of course)

Oh interesting. Is that because the ice wouldn't sublimate completely before it is delivered?
I'm trying to think of what method is best for various situations. I think empty box works really well for really light < 100g items, but much more than that it poses a risk since on investigation they'll find that the package weight is not correct and you can fill the package with packing materials only so much.

you could put the dry ice inside the package and say that you were wrong to make the order ... so they shouldn't check ... this method had recommended me @mothered to change the broken ps3

Did you try it out? If so, how'd it work out?

[mothered]

I'm thinking also during the winter when it's colder it's not as suitable unless shipping by ground and very far away.

It'll still sublimate (even In an Ice chest) but at a slower rate, of which you need to calculate the amount of dry Ice against the transit and delivery time.

[Filament]

I'm thinking also during the winter when it's colder it's not as suitable unless shipping by ground and very far away.

It'll still sublimate (even In an Ice chest) but at a slower rate, of which you need to calculate the amount of dry Ice against the transit and delivery time.

Of course - it'll never be so cold (at least in the US) where it wouldn't sublimate.
I'm thinking it's pretty ideal for most situations, other than in the cases where an empty box is sufficient, or it wouldn't be able to sublimate completely in time.