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Luckyone · 07-27-2007, 03:39 PM

hey I got a bunch of those styrofoam peanuts to pack with I hate those things! (I don't think I could do that to someone else)

omega · 07-27-2007, 10:18 PM

Isn't there some things you're not supposed to put on the package for shipping? Like things that will get ripped or stuck in machines or whatever? Anyone heard of that?

Judy in Waco · 07-28-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by omega

Isn't there some things you're not supposed to put on the package for shipping? Like things that will get ripped or stuck in machines or whatever? Anyone heard of that?

My husband mentioned this yesterday, so I plan to do some checking.

omega · 07-28-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

My husband mentioned this yesterday, so I plan to do some checking.

Great! Let us know, ok?

I was in line at the PO once and this woman was trying to ship a box that had wrapping paper on it. It was not a good wrapping job.

The postal worker kept giving her "looks" and had to tape almost the whole box... so it ended up not looking nice at all.

Judy in Waco · 07-28-2007, 04:00 PM

OK...here's the best info I could find. If you buy a pretty mailing box that has nothing stuck or glued to the outside, you will be okay. You could wrap the box INSIDE the mailing box, or...write on the outside with colored markers, NOT STICKERS. You can use colored tape to seal it, etc...

Just be careful that the label is clear and legible and there is nothing to come off into the machinery, etc...

If anyone else heard anything differently or can add to this, please post that info here.

Hope this helps!

Rudys Mom · 07-28-2007, 06:41 PM

" Thanks " Judy for the info and everyone else also.

I was thinking of using those colored permant markers to decorate my box a little. That way if for some reason the box is out in rain before the GE buddy & his family would get it, the ink wouldn't run on the box.

Judy in Waco · 07-28-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudys Mom

" Thanks " Judy for the info and everyone else also.

I was thinking of using those colored permant markers to decorate my box a little. That way if for some reason the box is out in rain before the GE buddy & his family would get it, the ink wouldn't run on the box.

Good idea! Thank you.

omega · 07-28-2007, 07:03 PM

Thanks for getting the info for us!!!

cheeselover8481 · 07-28-2007, 07:54 PM

The tracking number cost about $10 more over here

so I never got one. Is that ok? I would rather spend the extra money on gifts rather than a tracking number. I don't remember how much the insurance cost.

For stickers, the last time I didn't even think about the pop up stickers falling off. The lady was real nice and put tape over them. I guess different places have different rules about stickers. I bought stickers for this time too. Btw, don't be shocked if they give you weird looks when u take a decorated box

Also, they always ask if there is food. I always say no (not a complete lie because they are treats and not food

) Why do they ask? Should I tell them there are dog treats or tell them no?

Judy in Waco · 07-28-2007, 08:08 PM

Did you get a delivery confirmation number? I would pm ADMIN and see what they tell you if you didn't get that at least.

IDK about food....anyone else know? That's a great question.

Judy in Waco · 07-29-2007, 04:10 AM

Food Shipping:

According to the USPS guidelines, there are two kinds of food for their purposes...perishable and nonperishable. If you need to know about how to ship perishable food items, just go to the USPS website.

Nonperishable items are those items which will NOT spoil. This would include dry dog treats, cookies, candy, etc... So, if what we ship is nonperishable, then we have nothing to worry about. I think they are asking the question about food to make sure you aren't shipping anything perishable. Those items need special handling. Some even need to be refridgerated.

Hope this helps.

iloveemmy · 07-29-2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Food Shipping:

According to the USPS guidelines, there are two kinds of food for their purposes...perishable and nonperishable. If you need to know about how to ship perishable food items, just go to the USPS website.

Nonperishable items are those items which will NOT spoil. This would include dry dog treats, cookies, candy, etc... So, if what we ship is nonperishable, then we have nothing to worry about. I think they are asking the question about food to make sure you aren't shipping anything perishable. Those items need special handling. Some even need to be refridgerated.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Judy!

cheeselover8481 · 07-29-2007, 07:33 AM

Thanks! This time I won't say no.

Suzy · 07-29-2007, 08:11 AM

Well, and "techically" dog treats aren't considered "food" by anyone other than dog lovers!

07-27-2007, 03:39 PM	#16
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	hey I got a bunch of those styrofoam peanuts to pack with I hate those things! (I don't think I could do that to someone else) __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

07-28-2007, 04:00 PM	#20
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	OK...here's the best info I could find. If you buy a pretty mailing box that has nothing stuck or glued to the outside, you will be okay. You could wrap the box INSIDE the mailing box, or...write on the outside with colored markers, NOT STICKERS. You can use colored tape to seal it, etc... Just be careful that the label is clear and legible and there is nothing to come off into the machinery, etc... If anyone else heard anything differently or can add to this, please post that info here. Hope this helps! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-28-2007, 06:41 PM	#21
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	" Thanks " Judy for the info and everyone else also. I was thinking of using those colored permant markers to decorate my box a little. That way if for some reason the box is out in rain before the GE buddy & his family would get it, the ink wouldn't run on the box. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

07-28-2007, 07:54 PM	#24
cheeselover8481 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: knoxville Posts: 1,537	The tracking number cost about $10 more over here so I never got one. Is that ok? I would rather spend the extra money on gifts rather than a tracking number. I don't remember how much the insurance cost. For stickers, the last time I didn't even think about the pop up stickers falling off. The lady was real nice and put tape over them. I guess different places have different rules about stickers. I bought stickers for this time too. Btw, don't be shocked if they give you weird looks when u take a decorated box Also, they always ask if there is food. I always say no (not a complete lie because they are treats and not food) Why do they ask? Should I tell them there are dog treats or tell them no?

07-28-2007, 08:08 PM	#25
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Did you get a delivery confirmation number? I would pm ADMIN and see what they tell you if you didn't get that at least. IDK about food....anyone else know? That's a great question. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-27-2007, 10:18 PM	#17
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Isn't there some things you're not supposed to put on the package for shipping? Like things that will get ripped or stuck in machines or whatever? Anyone heard of that?

07-28-2007, 07:03 PM	#23
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Thanks for getting the info for us!!!

07-29-2007, 04:10 AM	#26
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Shipping Food Food Shipping: According to the USPS guidelines, there are two kinds of food for their purposes...perishable and nonperishable. If you need to know about how to ship perishable food items, just go to the USPS website. Nonperishable items are those items which will NOT spoil. This would include dry dog treats, cookies, candy, etc... So, if what we ship is nonperishable, then we have nothing to worry about. I think they are asking the question about food to make sure you aren't shipping anything perishable. Those items need special handling. Some even need to be refridgerated. Hope this helps. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-29-2007, 07:33 AM	#28
cheeselover8481 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: knoxville Posts: 1,537	Thanks! This time I won't say no.

07-29-2007, 08:11 AM	#29
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Well, and "techically" dog treats aren't considered "food" by anyone other than dog lovers! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!