Packaging question...

[Former_Member]

Hey guys! I'm new! Nice to meet y'all :) I was wondering how most of you like to send your friendship bracelets? I don't want the packaging to be worth more than the product, but I would like to make it look cute and special, so I was wondering what tips and tricks you might spare! ... And while we are on the subject... anything else I should know? I know my pictures leave much to be desired, but I will get to that :) Thanks so much in advance for your help!!

[Former_Member]

Do NOT use a regular letter envelope to ship your bracelets. The machines those envelopes go through are made for completely flat items, not bumpy bracelets. The bracelet may be damaged, or the envelope can rip open and the bracelet lost. Instead, use a bubble mailer (000 work well for me) and ship USPS first class. If you use paypal shipping, it will cost less than $2, including delivery confirmation.
I also put my bracelets in cellophane bags inside the bubble mailer for extra protection.

[TheGiantKnot]

If you want to go eco friendly, I buy from ecoenclose on etsy. No complaints so far about any ripped packages so they seem to be pretty good.

[Former_Member]

I use hard cardboard little boxes, fill them with shredded recycled paper so that the bracelets wont move inside the box, then wrap the box with bubble plastic and insert into a bubble mailer.

I decided to sell bracelets in sets only so that the packaging and shipping (I am from Argentina) wouldnt be more expensive that the actual item.

=)

[Former_Member]

Thank you guys all for your suggestions! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! I am still deciding on what to do, but I am getting some great ideas thanks to you!