packing & posting framed paintings - advice needed!

[jules]

I'm going to be selling a few framed paintings for a friend of mine, but am
clueless as to where I can buy packaging materials.

Any advice on the best way to pack these up for shipping and where I can buy
the supplies (cheaply, of course!)? I'm thinking I'll first need some
cardboard corner protectors (where can I get those?) bubble wrap, etc.. but
any other ideas would be helpful.

Also wondering if anyone has any experience shipping large framed items
(with glass) and who is the best carrier to deal with this?

Thank you, in advance

:)
jules

[Mike Hall]

jules wrote:

> I'm going to be selling a few framed paintings for a friend of mine, but
> am
> clueless as to where I can buy packaging materials.

Try eBay. Far cheaper than buying packaging from anywhere else when
starting up. There are dozens of eBay packaging sellers and the competition
is so tight that the prices stay low. Check out their eBay shop prices
since they are often lower than their fixed price auctions; indeed some of
the better sellers have completely abandoned auctions.

Mike Hall

[jules]

"Mike Hall" <tar...@spam3block.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Thanks Mike. Not sure why I didn't think to look on eBay!

Had a browse through the various sellers, but can't seem to find cardboard
frame corners. Problem is, I'm having a very "duh" day and can't think of
anymore search options. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be very grateful.

Failing that, I suppose I could just head down the local frame shop and see
if they know of suppliers/shippers, etc... Or is that too cheeky?

:)
jules