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| (...) Is that a potential problem if you actually put stuff in a proper cardboard box, rather than just wrapping it in brown paper - as a cardboard box is more likely to look like it was from a company? And by the way, does anyone have any qualms (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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| Small Packets are generally limited to less than 2Kg. It is usually cheaper to send larger lots as separate 'small packets' each less than 2Kg. From the UK, above about 500g, the charge per 100g is linear. As for customs fees, mark it as a gift, and (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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| (...) (all part of the service! I'm factoring for Simon and have cleared Anne's check already, IIRC) (26 years ago, 12-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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| It's true, your buyer does appreciate it. *grin* I've gotten boxes from Canada before and the styrofoam peanuts are a wonderful thing. I've also received a box wrapped in brown paper, and while the box did get a bit munched, the lego boxes (...) (26 years ago, 12-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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| (...) Plastic bag for sure, and styrofoam peanuts instead of newspaper. They compress less so you can cram a bunch in and rigidise the packing, and they weigh less too. Go to a concern that gets stuff sent in and you no doubt can get some for free. (...) (26 years ago, 12-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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