Re: [Epic] Tips on packaging and mailing minis

From: Aaron P Teske <Mithramuse+_at_...>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 02:07:49 -0500 (EST)

Excerpts from Epic: 17-Mar-98 [Epic] Tips on packaging an.. by "Carl
Billen"_at_realsoftwa
> I had put the minis in an old blister, taped thouroughly together, and put
> this blister in a sturdy envelope with 'bubbly' plastic, to ensure that the
> minis won't get damaged.

This, by the by, is very much the way to do things. If your minis won't
fit in a blister or two, find a small box or something, but do *not*
just dump minis in an envelope. I once bought a dozen or so Rhinos off
a guy on the net; he just dunked the things into a plain white envelope
and mailed them! Needless to say, it didn't survive the trip... I got
most of the envelope, and no minis, though the guy did send me four
Rhinos a bit later. (Woo.) Anyway....

>The trade with Aaron (USA - Belgium) took considerable
> more time. I received my minis within a week, but Aaron hasn't received
> them yet... and I put them in the mail on February 2nd 1998.

Actually, I do have them now, as of a bit over a week ago. I just
wasn't doing too well keeping up with mail, and then too a trip... came
home to over 400 messages on the list. (Still over 150-200 to go... and
I think I'm heading to bed, so more tomorrow! <sigh> )

> I do believe Aaron sent his packet by airmail, which result in a speedy
> delivery, but I have absolute no idea how long it takes to get a packet to
> the US by 'land mail'. I do understand now why they call it 'snail mail'.

Heh. Well, not *quite* as long as you might think, but still over a
month-month and a half. Kinda lengthy... but still, thank you for the
trade! (Like I said, I didn't need them very urgently... you certainly
took me at my word! ^_- )

Later,

                    Aaron Teske
                    Mithramuse+_at_...
Received on Fri Mar 20 1998 - 07:07:49 UTC