Andy_Bogomil | 815 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hello party people, Looking for suggestions on getting bulk shipping boxes. Since I buy so little these days I no longer have a stash of shipping boxes for selling. Canada Post sells boxes for about $4 a pop, which I don't mind for paying when selling higher valued items but it would add up quick. I used to root through retail cardboard bins but am kinda over that given the effort. Any suggestions from those who have a small business or do extensive shipping? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 What size stuff do you typically sell, and how much? You could look for 25 packs of certain size boxes on Amazon, or if you really sell a lot see if Uline has a Canadian equivalent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bogomil | 815 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 4 hours ago, captmorgandrinker said: What size stuff do you typically sell, and how much? You could look for 25 packs of certain size boxes on Amazon, or if you really sell a lot see if Uline has a Canadian equivalent? Probably looking for a couple hundred medium size boxes. Enough to hold small lots/a few CIB games mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Dang. Here the USPS gives them away. They even deliver them in bulk to your door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Tank | 960 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 54 minutes ago, Richardhead said: Dang. Here the USPS gives them away. They even deliver them in bulk to your door. Yea, with no obligation to even use the boxes for... uh... within a certain time frame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mega Tank said: Yea, with no obligation to even use the boxes for... uh... within a certain time frame. Do I need to use them in a certain time frame? I have never paid a cent for a flat rate box. I have 20 plus of each size under my bed at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Tank | 960 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Richardhead said: Do I need to use them in a certain time frame? I have never paid a cent for a flat rate box. I have 20 plus of each size under my bed at all times. Nah. I've used some to store stuff. Funny enough, whatever I store in them usually gets sold/donated and then I can just use the box to ship stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Tank | 960 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Andy_Bogomil said: Hello party people, Looking for suggestions on getting bulk shipping boxes. Since I buy so little these days I no longer have a stash of shipping boxes for selling. Canada Post sells boxes for about $4 a pop, which I don't mind for paying when selling higher valued items but it would add up quick. I used to root through retail cardboard bins but am kinda over that given the effort. Any suggestions from those who have a small business or do extensive shipping? Thanks. If you have a store called Total Wine near you then just go to the front and they have empty boxes. At least they do here in the states. If you ask nicely they'll let you take a bunch and theybeven have empty cigar boxes ans wine boxes, even those wooden boxes too. It's a win win if you are actually buying stuff and pick up boxes as well. Edited October 15, 2021 by Mega Tank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mega Tank said: If you have a store called Total Wine near you then just go to the front and they have empty boxes. At least they do here in the states. If you ask nicely they'll let you take a bunch and theybeven have empty cigar boxes ans wine boxes, even those wooden boxes too. It's a win win if you are actually buying stuff and pick up boxes as well. Yup. I work at a LQ store. We actually put most boxes in spot for people to take. Beats breaking all that shit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Liquor stores are a great spot for boxes. Most at least keep the wine boxes, if not all of them. They're a good size for shipping, or even just for packing heavier items like books or VHS tapes, where a large box would just be freakin' heavy to lift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,006 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I have more than 100 from moving last weekend, if you're anywhere close you can have them for really cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bogomil | 815 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks people. I think I might have a potential supply from work. I'd be nice to get them free from Canada Post considering the price of shipping but that's not the Canadian Government way... They must overcharge, tax, and nickle and dime at every chance. I definitely overestimated the amount boxes I had in storage once I started ramping up sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasma Man | 35 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 The best place I've found for boxes in Canada is Staples. Lots of boxes under a dollar a piece with free shipping. https://www.staples.ca/collections/cardboard-boxes-9410 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bogomil | 815 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 2:17 PM, Plasma Man said: The best place I've found for boxes in Canada is Staples. Lots of boxes under a dollar a piece with free shipping. https://www.staples.ca/collections/cardboard-boxes-9410 Yes... Bought from them before in a pinch. $1 or less is ideal. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bogomil | 815 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 2:17 PM, Plasma Man said: The best place I've found for boxes in Canada is Staples. Lots of boxes under a dollar a piece with free shipping. https://www.staples.ca/collections/cardboard-boxes-9410 Thanks again. I basically got everything I needed for less than 100 bucks. Free next day shipping was icing on the cake. Sure beats dumpster diving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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