A humble request for those who ship guitars...

[Warren01]

I've wondered if it would be worth making a simple wooden crate to house the guitar. One could even nail a bunch of spikes from the inside, kinda like that guy on Hellraiser movies to ensure careful handling.

[MartinGibsonFan]

When shipping, do the best you can.

When receiving the shipment, be Thankful the guitar arrived in one piece.

Whether the box contained peanuts or some other shipping material, if the load arrived without damage,

Any other issue is basically Peanuts



J

[nightflight]

You used to be able to take the peanuts to the UPS Store and they would use them. I don't know if they still do this.

[BrunoBlack]

Ok Larry, the important question — What was in the box you received?

[rstaight]

When I was working in shipping/receiving in the early 80's the trend was to use popcorn. Yes, actual popcorn less the salt and butter.

Companys were buying air poppers instead of purchasing the styrofoam peanuts. It was cheaper and environmentally friendly.

We never packed parts in popcorn but I sure unpacked a lot of it.

[Organic Sounds Select Guitars]

Originally Posted by Haasome

Ok Larry, the important question — What was in the box you received?

Hey Paul! I'll send you a pm

Originally Posted by rstaight

When I was working in shipping/receiving in the early 80's the trend was to use popcorn. Yes, actual popcorn less the salt and butter.

Companys were buying air poppers instead of purchasing the styrofoam peanuts. It was cheaper and environmentally friendly.

We never packed parts in popcorn but I sure unpacked a lot of it.

I like that! Snack with your guitar!

[TiffanyGuitar]

I only use peanuts when I have saved them from another shipment. But when I am in the midst of selling something I try to have saved up those air bags and bubble wrap and I have also numerous times made my own cardboard inserts to hold cases still inside boxes. I have also used excess cardboard to double box. I like Stewmac but those shipping kits are expensive.

[Kh1967]

My wife has told me that if she ever divorces me, it will be over packing peanuts. Sigh.

[Scolaguitar]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

A confession: I’m a peanut packer.

Admittedly I’ve always been the shipper, not the receiver, of a peanut packed box. So I haven’t felt your pain. I also take detailed pictures of the packing process in case the buyer or shipper doubt my packing prowess should enroute damage occur. So far my buyers have regularly complimented my heavy handed technique in their Reverb reviews.

But I shall repent. I bought some of those StewMac boxes when they first came out. I intend to use them from now on. Well...eventually. I still have a few bags of peanuts to used. Have mercy on my soul...

You'll be glad to know I was ok with your packing peanuts. I've been using them as packing material for much smaller fragile items I sell. Still have some left 😁

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by Scolaguitar

You'll be glad to know I was ok with your packing peanuts. I've been using them as packing material for much smaller fragile items I sell. Still have some left 😁

Sweet! You got a great guitar safely shipped...and a lifetime’s worth of packing peanuts. What a deal!

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by Kh1967

My wife has told me that if she ever divorces me, it will be over packing peanuts. Sigh.

Ha! Sounds like mine. A new guitar every month or two, no problem. Leave a mess when opening guitar, Houston we have a problem!

[pukematrix]

I've long been a fan of biodegradable peanuts when I've had to ship, recognizing that dealing with them on the receiving end (and storing them for the next guitar out) can be a nuisance. If you take your time packing, shaking the box as you go, you can minimize any settling that will occur during shipping. I like that they carry some insulating properties to help protect the guitar from temperature fluctuations, but the big upside is that they can take repeated impacts without failing, as air pillows have been known to do. I'm certainly open to other options, though, provided they can handle more than one hit during shipping.

Or one could go the minimalist route and skip shock absorption altogether. This is one I received several years back. Remarkably, it arrived intact.

Austin

[The Bard Rocks]

During the war in 'Nam, some folks sent out stuff packed in popcorn (without the butter and sale, please). Cheaper than peanuts, edible, not a petroleum product.... And they can still get everywhere. (but the mice can eat them).

[redir]

I do hate peanuts too but if I get something shipped to me with them then I save them for when I have to ship out. I figure they were already manufactured and will last a thousand years so I may as well 'recycle' them by reusing them.

Also the UPS place nearby takes them. It's better then tossing them in the landfill to keep them in circulation IMHO.

[Organic Sounds Select Guitars]

Originally Posted by redir

I do hate peanuts too but if I get something shipped to me with them then I save them for when I have to ship out. I figure they were already manufactured and will last a thousand years so I may as well 'recycle' them by reusing them.

Also the UPS place nearby takes them. It's better then tossing them in the landfill to keep them in circulation IMHO.

I appreciate this and others who pointed out that some UPS stores accept used packing materials, including peanuts. I will drop mine off there instead of sending them to the landfill. Thanks!