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Package Like a Pro: Your Fun Guide to Courier Packaging | The Courier Guy

Package Like a Pro: Your Fun Guide to Courier Packaging

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Courier Packaging Guide

Hey there! Myriam here

Let me tell you about packaging

It is like dating

You want to make a good first impression

But sometimes things go wrong

Really wrong

Like that time I sent my grandmas crystal vase using newspaper and hopes and prayers

Spoiler alert: Prayers do not cushion crystal

Lets make sure you do not make the same mistakes

The Box Basics

Think of boxes like shoes

Too big? Your stuff will dance around

Too small? Everything gets squished

Just right? Now we are talking

Pick a box that fits your item like a glove

But not those cheap gloves that split at the seams

We want the fancy ones

Bubble Wrap is Your Best Friend

Remember popping bubble wrap as a kid?

Still fun, right?

But resist the urge

Your items need those bubbles more than your fidgety fingers do

Wrap your items like you are tucking a baby into bed

Gentle

Loving

With just enough coverage to keep them warm and safe

The Space Game

Empty space in your box is like an unsupervised toddler

Chaos will happen

Fill those gaps with packing peanuts

Or crumpled paper

Or your old love letters

(Kidding about that last one... maybe)

Tape Like You Mean It

Remember that one relative who gives you birthday presents wrapped with entire rolls of tape?

Be that relative

But professional

Seal every edge

Every corner

Make that box fortress strong

Labels Are Not Optional

Writing addresses is like telling a story

Make it clear

Make it complete

No plot twists

No mysteries

Your package should know exactly where it is going

FAQs That Keep Me Up at Night

Q: Can I use old boxes?

A: Sure, if they are stronger than your morning coffee

Q: How much bubble wrap is too much?

A: When your package looks like a bubble wrap monster, maybe dial it back

Q: What about fragile stickers?

A: Yes, please! Like putting a warning label on your spicy curry

Pro Tips That Actually Work

Want to test your package?

Do the shake test

If it sounds like a maraca, back to wrapping you go

Think your tape job is good?

Add more tape

Trust me on this one

The Final Countdown

Double check everything

Triple check the address

Quadruple check the seals

Your package is ready for its journey

Like sending your kid off to school

But with better directions

Remember: Proper packaging is not just about protection

It is about peace of mind

And keeping your blood pressure at healthy levels

Because nobody needs the stress of damaged goods

Nobody

Need more packaging wisdom?

Just ask

I have got stories that will make you laugh

And cry

But mostly laugh

Happy packaging, friends!

And remember: Package like everyone in the delivery chain is having a bad day

Because sometimes they are

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