Thank you so much for this Danni! I worked at FedEx Ground for not quite a year. It was only part-time so I didn't stay on, but I loved the job as a package handler, and I learned to do it all, so I know exactly what all packages go through in the sorting process. I can tell you there is a huge emphasis on getting it done as fast as possible, and not all handlers are created equal, as in not all are as careful as they should be. Here's the process: 1. Your package is received and loaded in the trailer of a semi truck. 2. Your package travels by road to its destination. 3. Your package is unloaded from the trailer and placed on a conveyor belt system. 4. Your package, at a certain point along its travels on the conveyor, will be sorted to go to a certain area where it will be loaded on a delivery truck. 5. Your package slides down a shoot to another conveyor belt where it is sorted by even and/or odd package numbers. All packages are sorted with all even numbered packages on one side of the belt, and odd numbered packages on the other. 6. Depending on the package number, the various persons working on each side of this belt, will pull the packages off, and place them in their appropriate delivery truck, which are loaded specifically for the most efficient delivery of packages along the driver's route. 7. Package travels to it's final destination over the road. 8. Driver removes the package from the truck, and makes the delivery at it's final destination. So that's the basic process. I did also sometimes work in Quality Assurance where items are re-packaged if there was an issue. I never had to repackage a broken glass item. Most of the issues were due to improper initial packaging, in particular, poor packaging of liquid items which leak all over the place and cause safety hazards. An example would be dishwashing or laundry detergent. If they leak while in the trailer, the package handlers have to deal with slip and fall hazards, and possible damage to packages if they slip and accidentally mis-handle a package or injure themselves, or both. Oversized items not in a box like tires, large car/truck parts, rugs, etc., and Hazardous Materials are removed from the trailer and placed on a long set of rollers where they are handled immediately, and separately from everything else. These handlers take each item to its correct area where it will be loaded on its delivery truck. Hope this helps! Lisa
Yeah shipping delicates is nerve wracking at first! Other eBay/YT resellers have mentioned or shown what the USPS sometimes does to boxes ... scary!! So far, the methods that have gotten delicates delivered intact are: 1) double/triple layer of bubble + BIG box + LOTS of peanuts; 2) double/triple bubble + double box + peanuts (like you did here). I have done both methods, seen videos on both methods. Scavenger Life goes with the double box for ANY and ALL glass. Hope that helps those new people out there!
I almost never double box and have a 99.9% rate of items making it. The trick is in the distance between the box and the item and the bubble wrap and peanuts!
I know the size of the item I am shipping - I then add 2" all around that size to determine whether it is oversized or not. As long as it is under 12 cubic inches the shape and size don't matter.
I JUST did this with a Capodimonte piece, same size... I had it all done and then realized the buyer was in California. 😧 I'm in Florida. I sold the piece for $69 free shipping. It came out to $55!!!!!!!!!!!! 😧 I HAD TO Rebox it to a 12x12x12 that I was lucky enough to have on hand! Then it dropped to $21. 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ Cross your fingers it gets there ok. I also should have put a bag over the piece but I put straight bubble wrap on the piece 😁 yay me!
Danni, because I'm too lazy to go thru comments, did you find out if everything arrived intact? I'm curious because I purchased a string of kitchen decor hot peppers, and even though the seller went to every length possible so that none of the peppers broke, part of the box was still smashed, and one of the peppers broke.Thank goodness I was able to make it look like there wasn't a missing hot pepper by manipulating the rope. But there are 'those buyers' out there, as you well know.
Thank you so much for this Danni! I worked at FedEx Ground for not quite a year. It was only part-time so I didn't stay on, but I loved the job as a package handler, and I learned to do it all, so I know exactly what all packages go through in the sorting process. I can tell you there is a huge emphasis on getting it done as fast as possible, and not all handlers are created equal, as in not all are as careful as they should be.
Here's the process:
1. Your package is received and loaded in the trailer of a semi truck.
2. Your package travels by road to its destination.
3. Your package is unloaded from the trailer and placed on a conveyor belt system.
4. Your package, at a certain point along its travels on the conveyor, will be sorted to go to a certain area where it will be loaded on a delivery truck.
5. Your package slides down a shoot to another conveyor belt where it is sorted by even and/or odd package numbers. All packages are sorted with all even numbered packages on one side of the belt, and odd numbered packages on the other.
6. Depending on the package number, the various persons working on each side of this belt, will pull the packages off, and place them in their appropriate delivery truck, which are loaded specifically for the most efficient delivery of packages along the driver's route.
7. Package travels to it's final destination over the road.
8. Driver removes the package from the truck, and makes the delivery at it's final destination.
So that's the basic process.
I did also sometimes work in Quality Assurance where items are re-packaged if there was an issue. I never had to repackage a broken glass item. Most of the issues were due to improper initial packaging, in particular, poor packaging of liquid items which leak all over the place and cause safety hazards. An example would be dishwashing or laundry detergent. If they leak while in the trailer, the package handlers have to deal with slip and fall hazards, and possible damage to packages if they slip and accidentally mis-handle a package or injure themselves, or both. Oversized items not in a box like tires, large car/truck parts, rugs, etc., and Hazardous Materials are removed from the trailer and placed on a long set of rollers where they are handled immediately, and separately from everything else. These handlers take each item to its correct area where it will be loaded on its delivery truck.
Hope this helps!
Lisa
Thank you so much for the information and encouragement. I'm shipping a large and detailed Capodimonte lamp and I'm terrified.
This is one of the best packaging videos hands down! Thank you!
I have started shipping Fedex home delivery on a few items ,as it has become cheaper than USPS
You do a fantastic job with your packaging!
Thanks so much for this Danni. I have a lot more confidence now after watching your step-by-step instruction! Well done! New sub here :)
Very helpful! Thank you.☺️
Good tips, thanks Danni
Thank you so much for this video. I am doing some research before I package a capodimonte figurine.
Yeah shipping delicates is nerve wracking at first! Other eBay/YT resellers have mentioned or shown what the USPS sometimes does to boxes ... scary!! So far, the methods that have gotten delicates delivered intact are: 1) double/triple layer of bubble + BIG box + LOTS of peanuts; 2) double/triple bubble + double box + peanuts (like you did here). I have done both methods, seen videos on both methods. Scavenger Life goes with the double box for ANY and ALL glass. Hope that helps those new people out there!
I almost never double box and have a 99.9% rate of items making it. The trick is in the distance between the box and the item and the bubble wrap and peanuts!
If I have enough room I will pop a stiff piece of pool noodle upright in the corners, in hopes the box will not be crushed.
Impressive packing jobs!
Nice wrapping.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Danni! So good info for me ! Subscribed. :)) good luck for buz!
Thanks for subbing!
Thanks for the examples!
great video, thanks!
But how you put on shipping box size in a listing before packing item?
I know the size of the item I am shipping - I then add 2" all around that size to determine whether it is oversized or not. As long as it is under 12 cubic inches the shape and size don't matter.
@@TheNICHELady thank you!
Where do you get your supplies
Where do you buy your packing peanuts from?
I JUST did this with a Capodimonte piece, same size... I had it all done and then realized the buyer was in California. 😧 I'm in Florida.
I sold the piece for $69 free shipping. It came out to $55!!!!!!!!!!!! 😧
I HAD TO Rebox it to a 12x12x12 that I was lucky enough to have on hand! Then it dropped to $21. 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Cross your fingers it gets there ok. I also should have put a bag over the piece but I put straight bubble wrap on the piece 😁 yay me!
Good job 👍😊
Thanks 😄
If the profit isn't there leave it behind... I need to tell myself this outloud especially concerning breakables!!
Do you insure everything you sell?
This so great to know, Thanks! 🤓
Glad it was helpful!
I like your imagination however I am not sure I would try to do that myself. Not confident in my packing yet.
Won't that count as 2 boxes to ship USPS Priority?
I wondered that, too.
Danni, because I'm too lazy to go thru comments, did you find out if everything arrived intact? I'm curious because I purchased a string of kitchen decor hot peppers, and even though the seller went to every length possible so that none of the peppers broke, part of the box was still smashed, and one of the peppers broke.Thank goodness I was able to make it look like there wasn't a missing hot pepper by manipulating the rope. But there are 'those buyers' out there, as you well know.
Yes. Some buyers, not me cry refund for a small chip😛🤨
Do you prepackage the packages to get the actual box dimensions, weight and cost before you list them?
Nope - just know to add 1/2 to 1 lb for your box and packing materials to your items and use calculated shipping
@@TheNICHELady Thank you Danni for the reply. Really appreciate it 🤗❤️
Will it be shipped as large flat rate?
No, I almost never use flat rate shipping!
Don’t all those shipping products dig into your profits? I’m just getting started as a reseller.
It's why you need good margins!
I can see why you wouldn't want to have to deal with shipping those flowers.Too fragile!!!