ctaylor3737 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yea they are really small the size of paper. Light to lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 and one 3oz is good for how big of a box? Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I use it for the 7x7x6 any bigger and would probably use the larger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sweet, looks like I will be investing in them. Do they stay cold at all past 24hours or are they only useful for Express shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sweet, looks like I will be investing in them. Do they stay cold at all past 24hours or are they only useful for Express shipping?From the feedback with the boxes they've lasted in priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 nice... I may try these boxes for winter shipping, come to think of it- knowing the track record of the USPS last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for the info Chris on the TSK website. Do you find that this is the best priced website for these shipping materials? Have you tried the Phase 22 packs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 DETA, I keep coming back to phase 22 myself in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Seems to be ideal, and not terribly expensive. You can use year-round to which is a bonus. What is the shipping costs on the 7x7x6 Priority Mail Box? I am trying to print the pre-paid label on the usps.com website but don't see the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Priority mail cost changes according to weight. Flat rate is the same. I use paypal to print out labels. For me it is a lot better than trying to fight the USPS site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Mine average 6-7 depending on the location. I pack mine all the same so they stay generally the same. They are the best ones I found with shipping. I looked at a lot of sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I haven't tried the phase 22, heard it's awesome though. Have one at my house I got in a shipment just haven't looked into it. Would be good for more expensive shipments you want to arrive well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Seems to be ideal, and not terribly expensive. You can use year-round to which is a bonus. What is the shipping costs on the 7x7x6 Priority Mail Box? I am trying to print the pre-paid label on the usps.com website but don't see the option.I love the boxes it makes shipping a breeze. I usually only sell just a few from the batches really hurts my colony when I have to replace a lot due to shipping mishaps. Adds to the cost but I'm not large enough to have the stock to cover these Things. Depends on the needs you have. I asked the ones who got my new boxes to give me feedback. I'll post some and my packing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Fantastic, thanks Chris. I plan on selling some Taiwan Fire Red Shrimp and Carbon Rilis soon. I am just prepping. I love the boxes it makes shipping a breeze. I usually only sell just a few from the batches really hurts my colony when I have to replace a lot due to shipping mishaps. Adds to the cost but I'm not large enough to have the stock to cover these Things. Depends on the needs you have. I asked the ones who got my new boxes to give me feedback. I'll post some and my packing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I use the liners from AQPKG.com found here. They aren't as thick but are cheaper and come sized to fit flat rate boxes as well. I have found if I use these liners in a 7x7x6 box and use 1 cup of water in my breather bags I can pack 1 bag of shrimp and the weight comes in at just under or at 1 pound. I am trying to get in contact with the manufacturer of the Phase 22's to see about getting wholesale pricing on some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I did run into their website when I was researching the Kordon breather bags. Not sure which way to go. I see quite a few people giving the option of $12 priority which I am assuming is a medium flat rate box or $35 for express. I am curious how people offer $35 express as when I look on the usps website I see express costing $44.95. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I recall express shipping being around $25-35 depending on weight and location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yeah depends on weight and location and value of package. Its not cheap though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Do ANY of you live in the NYC area? Because seriously, I throw out cooler boxes and ice packs ALL THE TIME. We are inundated with them at work. It's such a waste. ibebian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I live up in Syracuse, I was down there last month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I did run into their website when I was researching the Kordon breather bags. Not sure which way to go. I see quite a few people giving the option of $12 priority which I am assuming is a medium flat rate box or $35 for express. I am curious how people offer $35 express as when I look on the usps website I see express costing $44.95. Any thoughts? I shipped out 3 lbs express package for 34.xx on USPS website. if only 2 lbs, it's under $30. If you pre-print the label at their website, you can get discount. it saves me $10 compare to regular price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissian Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Are you using the flat rate box and then printing a label for priority based on weight or are you buying your own 7x7x6 box for priority shipping with costs around $6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Do ANY of you live in the NYC area? Because seriously, I throw out cooler boxes and ice packs ALL THE TIME. We are inundated with them at work. It's such a waste. I was there two weeks ago darn it! ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 What I'm gonna do is start stockpiling ice packs and a few of the smaller coolers. When I have a bunch I'll try to coordinate with whoever can get them. ibebian and ctaylor3737 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Ya that would be great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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