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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;bercrystal, post: 4439768, member: 88&quot;]I just finished packing it up for its trip to its new forever home. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I really messed up on estimating the shipping weight on this one. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/rolleyes.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie45" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie45" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie17" alt=":bag:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> For some unknown reason, I entered just 1 pound over the weight of just the items themselves. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie98" alt=":wideyed:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie96" alt=":wacky:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie96" alt=":wacky:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I did at least get the size of the box correct. Luckily it is going FedEx so the cost was the same even though it was 2 pounds more than what I had put into the listing. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie58" alt=":joyful:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>A few weeks back I posted about my lucking into a huge stash of bubble wrap &amp; mentioned another item that I said I would explain later. Well, it is finally later. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":p" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Some time last year the surgery center where I use to work &amp; that still saves packing supplies for me had a change in their medicine delivery system. They use to get meds that are used for cataract surgeries in large Styrofoam coolers. I did recycle the coolers &amp; the cold packs by taking them out to our local food bank. They used them to transport stuff to their smaller banks around the state &amp; gave them to clients to transport their stuff home, especially in the hot summer months. </p><p><br /></p><p>The company changed to a more eco-friendly system called GreenCellFoam. It is made from corn byproducts &amp; it will dissolve in water, can be put into compost piles, or can be burned in outdoor fire pits. It comes in all different sizes &amp; is encased in cardboard boxes. Some of the different sizes are shown below. BTW I took these photos because I recently ran a CraigsList ad to give some of it away as I had built up quite a lot &amp; frankly was getting in my way. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/3/2/6/8/2/webimg/1103818025_o.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> <img src="https://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/3/2/6/8/2/webimg/1103818028_o.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>They asked me if I still wanted them to save the stuff for me. I was initially hesitant because I had no idea what I would do with it. However, I have found it to be extremely useful in packing up stuff. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is what it looks like out of the plastic. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/3/2/6/8/2/webimg/1103818031_o.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>So I cut it to size for whatever box I am using or it can also be cut up into small pieces to be used to augment your peanut supply or even replace it entirely. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/3/2/6/8/2/webimg/1103818035_o.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>If I continue getting this stuff I doubt I will spend the money to buy the Styrofoam peanuts once I have used up what I have right now. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I used the cut to size method to pack up the salad set along with some smaller pieces wedged in between pieces to prevent any movement. The stuff is about 2&quot; thick so it gives a nice buffer all the way around. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have been putting the top piece back into the plastic sleeve so that the buyer knows what the stuff is &amp; can dispose of it as they suggest if they so choose. </p><p><br /></p><p>I do however wish someone who is on the forum lived close by me because I do sometimes get an abundance of packing stuff &amp; would love to share it when that happens. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I will say that I had no trouble whatsoever getting takers for the stuff I listed on CraigsList. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/biggrin.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":D" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/biggrin.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":D" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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