Packing Guidelines
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Do game consoles have to be in a box?
Yes, customers should ‘always use a strong, rigid carton…made of high quality corrugated cardboard’. In addition, they recommend using strong packing tape.
Can I send my game console in second hand boxes?
Yes. When sending parcels via it’s perfectly fine to pack in used boxes, provided that they are good quality boxes and undamaged. This is because the strength of the box can be weakened once the box is damaged.
Make sure you remove (old) barcodes and that the addresses are complete and clearly legible.’ This is an important requirement.
Second hand cardboard boxes are a much more environmentally friendly option, so if you are conscious of reducing your carbon footprint and reducing waste then quality used boxes are an excellent option.
Other packing tips to protect your console
Under-filled boxes are likely to collapse, and over-filled to burst open’ so you should choose a box that is not too big, and fill any spaces with packing paper or bubble wrap. Multiple items should be wrapped separately.
