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Mike Guilbault

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Delivery of small prints..
« on: April 05, 2013, 10:48:46 am »

I'm looking for 'a better way' to deliver small prints. I used to use the individual card folder/mount type of packaging, but with ink-jet prints (I do all my own printing) the chance of fingerprints is too great, especially if the customer takes it out of the mount to place in a frame.

I've checked Crystal Clear bags for a box, but they're at least 5/8" thick which is overkill for just a few 5x7s - and I'm trying to avoid using just a clear plastic bag. 

What creative ways have you come up with for delivering these small products?

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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2013, 02:46:10 pm »

Mike, I'm not sure what you mean by "deliver". If you are just handing it to them why not use the clear bags with backing boards? I also ship prints like this with a couple more backing boards to stiffen a large envelope.
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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2013, 11:12:21 pm »

That's exactly what I mean.... but I want to step it up a bit from the clear bag and backing board.  Create a better presentation.  some kind of box, wrapping, folder, something that can hold a few prints (rarely more than a dozen) and be appealing in itself - but not cost an arm and a leg (ie. more than the prints!)
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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 11:26:23 pm »

Clear bags has these boxes that may work: http://www.clearbags.com/box/clear/card/8-5x11
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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2013, 07:12:34 am »

I've checked all of Clear Bags boxes... and they're at least 5/8" thick... a little overkill for two or three prints.  Those are designed for greeting cards. I tried a couple, but it just didn't do the job I want.  Something like the ones with the clear lids, but maybe 1/4 to 3/8" would probably work, but can't seem to find anything like that.
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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2013, 11:29:57 pm »

That's more the idea I'm looking for.
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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2013, 04:31:36 pm »

Hi Mike, if you look for custom cardboard boxes in Barrie they can make 5.5x7.5x1inch boxes for you for less than a dollar each.
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Re: Delivery of small prints..
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2013, 11:31:14 pm »

Who does that Peter? 
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