How to Pack a Gift Basket for Shipping
Posted on November 16, 2008
Filed Under Delivery Options
Elena asks:
“Hello. The gift basket is going to be delivered by UPS.
Should I do any special technique in assembling and preparing basket for delivery? Thanks.”
Most designers wrap completed gift baskets in bubble wrap and seal the bubble wrap ends with shipping tape before placing it into a box.
The empty spaces between the box and wrapped basket are filled with newspaper or some type of filler paper (old wrapping paper, etc.).
Some firms add Styrofoam peanuts between the box and wrapped basket, but I caution you before choosing peanuts.
Think about when you receive deliveries and peanuts are part of the package. What happens when you take the gift out of the box?
The peanuts go everywhere, and what’s worse, they break apart and magnetize onto clothing, furniture, etc. It may not leave a great impression because of the nuisance.
Also, in this environmentally-astute world, peanuts aren’t considered Earth friendly.
Good luck with this easy procedure. I know that the delivery will be well received by the recipient.
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2 Responses to “How to Pack a Gift Basket for Shipping”
The trick is to use boxes that hold the basket securely on the sides and the fill in the spaces with packing paper – there any bottle or breakable material I place bubble wrap over that area. Remember to always save packaging material from shipments you receive!
This is a great tip which I know inexperienced gift basket shippers will appreciate.