How to Buy Bubble Envelopes
Bubble envelopes are great shipping tools for media and other flat mail because they give enough support without the excess bulk and weight that boxes usually have. When mailing books, bubble envelopes can prevent torn edges, and they cushion CDs from impact when they are being shipped from place to place. Bubble envelopes are inexpensive, but when shipping lots of products this way, you'll want to consider how to buy them as cheaply as possible.
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Things You'll Need
- directory of office supply stores
- information on types and colors needed
- list of bulk envelope retailers
Instructions
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Think about what you will be using the envelopes for. Ask yourself what kinds of materials you are shipping, and select sizes accordingly. If you are shipping books and other forms of media such as tapes and CDs, you want to buy bubble envelopes that aren't much bigger than these products. Bubble envelopes range in size between four by eight inches and fourteen and a quarter to twenty inches.
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Look for bubble envelopes at retail office supply stores such as Staples and Office Depot. These stores carry several different brands, and you can look over the envelopes to select the ones that fit your needs. You can then purchase the envelopes at the store or search online for cheaper prices.
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Assess the quality of the envelope. Bubble envelopes work best for your mail when they are of high quality. Cheap bubble envelopes tend to break easily, and the bubble sheet inside the envelope doesn't offer enough padding to protect your materials. Seal closures should also be examined to see if they can secure your package.
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Buy bubble envelopes in bulk. Even if you are shipping only a few items, it is best to stock up on bubble envelopes because they may come in handy. Bubble envelopes are cheaper when bought in bulk. Avoid having to buy padded envelopes at the post office, which charges much more than other bubble envelope sellers.
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Determine what colors you need. Most bubble envelopes come in two colors, white and brown. Brown bubble envelopes are perfect for shipping items to your peers, but if you are shipping as a business, white envelopes convey professionalism better. White bubble envelopes also cost more than brown envelopes.
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