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Re: Print Exchange (large) Shipping Option...

2002-05-28 by gschern

Should work...

> Ok, I've been trying to figure out how to ship a 13x19 easily 
without 
> buying a case.  Consider the following and tell me what you think 
> about the feasibility.
> 
> FedEx has a "Med FedEx Bag" located at...
> http://www.fedex.com/us/services/packaging/?link=4
> 
> It's like a heavy Hefty trash bag.  It's wide and long.  Can be cut 
> down to size and the ends folded over and taped shut.
> 
> I just used one for the Panoramic Exchange.  I had used a piece of 
> plywood as stiffner, images in sleeves enclosed in a larger sleeve, 
> taped to the plywood.  Used cardboard to finish the sandwich.  
> Strapping taped 'em together.  My usual packaging would then wrap 
in 
> brown paper and send but the returnable had me concerned.  So I was 
> able to 'drop' this into the Med FedEx Bag, fold and strapping tape 
> it closed.  Off it went.
> 
> As large as these bags are it should work for most any size 
exchange 
> in the desktop, small floor model dimensions.  The Host would have 
> the 'inconvenience' of needing some strapping tape for the 
> exchange...would be worth it for that occassional 'extra' print ;-)
> 
> 
> Sincerely & Curiously,
> Cleavis

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