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Posted: 3/26/2007 1:27:49 PM EDT

Hey guys,
I'm looking for some suggestions as far as shipping an upper. I'm fixing to have a FF rail guard installed so I have to ship it off. Any recommendations about where I can find a box for shipping an upper?
Thanks!

Posted: 3/26/2007 1:32:16 PM EDT

[#1]

I usually check the dumpsters behind the malls or grocery stores. I often times find nice boxes that can be custom cut to size. The SEARS repair shop had very nice brand-new boxes in their dumpster. I also use the larger cut up boxes to make my own targets.

Posted: 3/26/2007 1:35:43 PM EDT

[#2]

USPS has a flatrate priority box that is perfect for shipping uppers. I think that they were initially designed for shipping rolled up posters and what not, but they are what I have my uppers shipped in (wrapped in bubble wrap too of course). USPS Priority is nice because it gets there in 3 days or less and is pretty inexpensive.

Here is a pic of it

Posted: 3/26/2007 1:38:34 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
USPS has a flatrate priority box that is perfect for shipping uppers. I think that they were initially designed for shipping rolled up posters and what not, but they are what I have my uppers shipped in (wrapped in bubble wrap too of course). USPS Priority is nice because it gets there in 3 days or less and is pretty inexpensive.

Here is a pic of it
shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/0-1098m_d.jpg

Good suggestion! I also believe the USPS will deliver Priority Mail shipping products free to your house. I ordered and received some Priority Mail boxes, tape and labels free to my door step back in my eBay days.

Posted: 3/26/2007 1:44:46 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
USPS has a flatrate priority box that is perfect for shipping uppers. I think that they were initially designed for shipping rolled up posters and what not, but they are what I have my uppers shipped in (wrapped in bubble wrap too of course). USPS Priority is nice because it gets there in 3 days or less and is pretty inexpensive.

Here is a pic of it
shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/0-1098m_d.jpg

Ditto!

I use those and bubble wrap. The longer one for complete uppers and the short one for just the barrel.

Posted: 3/26/2007 1:51:57 PM EDT

[#5]

also.. you can use the Priority Flat rate box on the left for 16" barrel. Box is only 13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375, but barrel fits diagonally, no problem.

Posted: 3/26/2007 1:53:19 PM EDT

[#6]

oops

Posted: 3/26/2007 2:10:02 PM EDT

[#7]

Ah... perfect suggestions. Thanks so much guys!

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