The Shipping Expert

Phil is our resident packing and shipping expert, providing helpful guides and tips on how to ship items properly.

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How to Ship a Bottlehead Amplifier or Preamp

An increasing number of audiophiles are discovering the advantages of a do-it-yourself Bottlehead amplifier in terms of sound quality and value for money.  Many are also venturing into the DIY Bottlehead amp building business. Because of its many fragile parts, extra precautions are required when packing a Bottlehead amp for shipping to ensure that it

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Tips and techniques on how to ship a computer motherboard

The motherboard is an important part of the modern computer and holds many of the crucial components of the system. It acts as the connection point where major computer components are attached to. Just like any other parts of a computer, or any electrical equipment for the matter, the motherboard is fragile and must be

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How to Ship a Fresh Fruit Basket

Tips on how to ship a fresh fruit basket

A basket of fresh fruits is a great gift for any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. It also makes a good get-well-soon or congratulations-to-the-new-baby present. But since fruits are highly perishable, a fruit basket must be properly packed before shipping to ensure that the contents remain fresh and undamaged.  Here are some tips

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How to Ship Wreaths

Amazing Tips on How to Ship Wreaths

Wreaths have become more than just holiday decorations. Today, fresh wreaths made of pine boughs, ivy, eucalyptus sprays, box hedge stems,  ferns, and other scented foliage are displayed in homes as all-occasion decors and air fresheners. Other wreaths are made of fresh or preserved blooms that make perfect gifts for birthdays, anniversaries or house blessings,

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Shipping No-no’s: Things you should avoid when packing items for shipping

If you want your items to arrive on time and free from any damages, here are some shipping tips that you should bear in mind when packing items: Never use heavily marked boxes. When re-using boxes for shipping, remove previous labels and markings as much as possible. Old labels can be cause for confusion for

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