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greenacres113-2

Shipping a K3

With no origional packing I would wrap with 4'' of bubble wrap all the
way around not just loops. I'd put that in a box with 6'' or more of
peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
there is no hint of movement. They should be packed so you have to put
pressure on the lid to tape it shut. Do your address label in large
print. Wrap the ENTIRE package with 2'' wide clear tape. All the way
around.
I'd put an address label like you put on letters on the radio back &
whatever other parts you send. I'd use an index card with both
addresses on the radio under the bubble wrap & one in the peanuts.
This may cost an extra $10 for tape, peanuts and bubble wrap. If you
send it USPS get a delivery confirmation & a return receipt. This is an
expensive item don't skimp!
I spent 32 yr.s in the postal service with my last 6 yr.s as a window
clerk. I know what I speak of. I could tell a lot of horror stories so
don't skimp! Please!

K9IL

PS:When it returns SAVE ALL the packing! Elecraft knows how to ship!
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Jim Brown-10

Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
> with 6'' or more of
> peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
> there is no hint of movement.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get
rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them. I have
gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them
in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.

Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to
provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a
lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the
recycling bin :)

73, Jim K9YC
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Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

I hate the plastic ones, also, even though my local UPS store accepts
them for reuse. But check what you receive, many of them are now
cornstarch or similar and can be composted. And the rumor is that
they're good for the compost bin.
73, doug

On 27-Feb-11 09:42, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
>> with 6'' or more of
>> peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
>> there is no hint of movement.
>
> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get
> rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them. I have
> gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them
> in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.
>
> Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to
> provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a
> lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the
> recycling bin :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Stephen Prior

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

Are those the brown/yellow coloured ones that taste nice?

I'll get my coat....

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 27/02/2011 17:51, "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <[hidden email]>
wrote:

>
>I hate the plastic ones, also, even though my local UPS store accepts
>them for reuse. But check what you receive, many of them are now
>cornstarch or similar and can be composted. And the rumor is that
>they're good for the compost bin.
>73, doug

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AC7AC

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

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JERRY-2

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

In reply to this post by Jim Brown-10

Jim:

I will take all the peanuts you want to send to me. They are wonderful
packing if you use them right.

I save my newspaper plastic bags and put the peanuts in the bag, seal the
bag with tape so the peanuts cant get out. Now you have a nice pad, the
peanuts wont move in shipping even if the packing is loose. When the person
on the other end gets them they don't fly all over the place.

You can form the bags around corners, and generally shape them into any form
you like. If you have access to bags that newspapers typically come in, for
bad weather, you can size them any way you want for the packing.

Bubble wrap is ok but it does pop when shaping it and it is more expensive
than peanuts. Crumpled paper is OK if the item is light but if it has much
mass the paper crushes flat and now you have no padding. It takes very heavy
crumpled paper to not collapse with heavier items. Not so with bagged
Peanuts.

Yes the peanuts take a little more time to prepare but I think they are
great and very versatile packing, I also use a lot of them.

And by the way. I do not sell peanuts or have anything to do with their
marketing. :-)

Good packing.

73's
Jerry
W6XI
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Subject: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

k6dgw

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

In reply to this post by AC7AC

My combat comm team in Vietnam and Laos was "adopted" by the people in
the small hometown of one of my troops. They sent us a box every week
to 10 days with all sorts of stuff to eat, read, and wear. They packed
them with popcorn. We ate that too. They published the letters we
wrote to them in the weekly newspaper and started salting the popcorn
when one of my troops mentioned it as a joke :-)

Styrofoam packing peanuts seem to self-generate a static charge ... I
guess it's what makes them fly around when you're trying to cram them
into the trash can. Maybe its not a problem but I'd be wary of putting
them and solid state electronics in the same box. I haven't noticed the
problem with the biodegradable ones.

I shipped my K2 to W3FPR awhile back. I wrapped it in one layer of
bubble wrap, and then cushioned it in the box with crumpled newspaper.
I didn't double box it, sent it USPS Priority Mail, and it got there and
back just fine.

Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA

On 2/27/2011 12:23 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Real popcorn was used in the USA as far back as WWII and I saw it tested by
> a few companies in the 60's and 70's. It was 'dry popped' (no oil).
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David Christ

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

Don't know about the pink ones, but the green ones I have don't
generate static. Don't fly all over and don't stick to everything.
I agree, the white ones are awful.

David K0LUM

At 12:48 PM -0800 2/27/11, Fred Jensen wrote:

>
>
>Styrofoam packing peanuts seem to self-generate a static charge ... I
>guess it's what makes them fly around when you're trying to cram them
>into the trash can. Maybe its not a problem but I'd be wary of putting
>them and solid state electronics in the same box. I haven't noticed the
>problem with the biodegradable ones.
>
>
>
>Fred K6DGW
>Auburn CA

Randy Hall

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

In reply to this post by Jim Brown-10

I always look forward to receiving a box from AES, until I open it and get
the peanuts all over the place.. Hate those things.

Randy
K7AGE
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Bob K6UJ

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

hihihi

It's particularly enjoyable when opening one up in the garage
with the garage door open and the wind scatters them all over the place.
And of course trying to sweep them up is an adventure too.

Bob
K6UJ

On Feb 27, 2011, at 5:33 PM, Randy Hall wrote:

> I always look forward to receiving a box from AES, until I open it and get
> the peanuts all over the place.. Hate those things.
>
> Randy
> K7AGE
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Gary K9GS

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

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I work in electronics manufacturing. We do not even allow packing
peanuts in our factory due to the static issue and the mess. Our
suppliers are told that shipments received packed in peanuts will be
returned. I believe we also require anti-static bubble wrap...the pink
stuff.

On 2/27/2011 7:33 PM, Randy Hall wrote:

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73,

Gary K9GS

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Ken Alexander-2

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

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I dunno. They're not bad with a little salt and a beer! 8-)

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS

--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:

> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 12:42 PM
> On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
> > with 6'' or more of
> > peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you
> shake the box
> > there is no hint of movement.
>
> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE
> NUISANCE to get
> rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack
> them. I have
> gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've
> re-packed them
> in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.
>
> Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely
> crumpled to
> provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled
> newsprint is a
> lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it
> in the
> recycling bin :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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John Payne-7

Re: Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

Yeah, but they make lousy peanut butter!

73 de W4CWZ

On 2/27/2011 11:14 PM, Ken Alexander wrote:
> I dunno. They're not bad with a little salt and a beer! 8-)
>
> 73,
>
> Ken Alexander
> VE3HLS
>

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