Popular Post exciter1 Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 Materials guide for LEGO selling & shipping Many members have asked for a centralized place where they can go for shipping box information. I'm going to pin this post and update it as new information is provided. I just want to take a few minutes and thank those who wrote the following articles. They are still very good reference materials for the LEGO storage and shipping process. I may develop this into a blog article eventually. Fcbarcelona101's : Selling LEGO : Basic Materials Guide Mos Eisley 's : LEGO Storage Wars Incompetech's Catalog of Amazon.com Box Sizes - (thanks No More Monkeys) Amazon Boxes Sorted list by length - courtesy of pstebbing I've scoured the forums and here is a list of box sizes with basic set information: Boxes: 24x20x8 : Super Star Destroyer; Death Star, Roller Coaster, UCS Sandcrawler, Assembly Square 24x20x6 : Thicker sets like Town Hall, Tower Bridge 24x16x6 - 60052 Cargo Train, R2-D2, Maersk Line Triple-E, 7939 Cargo Train 24x16x4 - Helm's Deep, Vampyre Castle, Black Pearl, Friends Riding Camp, Parisian Restaurant, High Speed Passenger Train, Jabba's Palace, Downtown Diner 24x20x4 : Grand Emporium, Pet Shop, Imperial Shuttle, Haunted House, Palace Cinema, Fire Brigade 24x14x4 : Dolphin Cruiser, Coast Guard Patrol 24x4x12 - Dolphin Cruiser, Coast Guard Patrol 20x16x4 - Volkswagen Camper Van, Olivia's House, Sonic Raider, Sopwith, Creator Bike Shop, Batcave, Quinjet, Moria & Ambush 20x16x6 : Thicker sets like the Republic Gunship; City Cargo Plane 20x14x4 : Attack on Weathertop, Hulk 's Helicarrier Breakout, X-Wing 9493, Black Gate 16x16x4 : Gungan Sub, Pre Viszla, Tie Fighter 16x10x4 : Council of Elrond, Desert Skiff, City Grand Prix Truck 16x10x6 : Thicker sets like Creator Family House, Hillside House 15x12x4 : Funhouse, Orc Forge, Tumbler Chase, Daily Bugle Showdown, Hulk Lab Smash 12x12x4 : Uruk Hai Army, City Cargo Truck, Creator Treehouse, City Fire Emergency 11-3/4x8-3/4x4-3/4 : Wolverine Chopper, Arctic Batman, Power Armor Lex, Droid Escape, Cloud Cuckoo Palace 12x8x3 - Battle Packs, CA Avenging Cycle, Catwoman, Gandalf Arrives, Holiday sets 10x8x4 : Battle Packs, CA Avenging Cycle, Catwoman, Gandalf Arrives, Holiday sets Envelopes: 4x8 : Minifigs & small polybags 6x9 : Polybags small & larger 10.5 x 16 : Larger shipments of 3 x polybags or more Packing Tape : buy in bulk or on sale : you can throw some in during a Staples coupon promotion to get up to free shipping Walmart.com Duck Brand Packaging Tape http://www.staples.com/Staples-Standard-Grade-Packaging-Tape-Clear-189-x-110-yds-6-Rolls/product_380107 Retailers: Uline.com : holiday sale starts first part of November (usually 30% off) Staples.com : use coupon promotions - $10 off $30, $20 off $75, free shipping over $60 Walmart.com USPS Priority Mail (free boxes at USPS.com) Michigan Box Company: Flat Boxes 18"-23" L (thanks pstebbing) GBE Packaging (thanks pstebbing) PackingSupplies.com http://www.packaging...ated_boxes.html (thanks pstebbing) Bubble Wrap: 3/16" thick x 350' ft x 12" wide - eBay Sams Club 3/16" - 12"x240' $12.98 (In store) ($.05/LF) (thanks pstebbing) I like to use large and small retailer plastic bags to wrap items in, even after I bubble wrap it. For battle packs and even small sets, I sometimes use Wal-Mart, Target, or plastic bags from any store. Additional packing isn 't really needed. Usually like 2 bags on bottom, one to wrap the item, and two bags on top. Make sure to cover the corners of the item real nice to provide extra padding. Rule of thumb : ship & pack all of your items the same way you 'd like to receive items you've purchased. Shipping Paper: Collect it when you receive shipments. http://www.amazon.com/Pratt-Multipurpose-Packaging-KPR30241200R-Length/dp/B00AI652CM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408061459&sr=8-1&keywords=pratt+kraft+paper+1200? Shipping Labels & Printers: Dymo 450 & Dymo 400 Brother QL-700 DoNotInsertIntoMouth's : How to setup your label printer for shipping on eBay Feel free to post a follow-up or point out anything I missed. I 'll update it with what everyone wants added. I hope this is helpful. 56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glucapg Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Orgasmic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCool Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Awesome stuff. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I love this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Emazers tipped me off on another box for the Dolphin Cruiser, so I included it above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick2k1 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is an excellent resource, consolidated information is always welcome, Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Eisley Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is perfect! Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buidee Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Fantastic thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks guys! I mean it, if you have something to add, just message me or post in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorbasho Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks exciter, this is excellent. Got dimensions to add, incl some 2014 sets: Boxes:24x16x4 - Parisian Restaurant, 60051 High Speed Passenger Train24x16x6 - 60052 Cargo Train24x20x6 - Tower Bridge20x16x4 - 31026 Creator Bike Shop & Cafe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside2SIX Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 This has got to be my all time favorite site, bar none! Thank you for the incredible info; and thank you even more to the Macks for pooling your collective genius in conceiving this site. I promote it in every way I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrickClique Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I like the 18x12x12 box for 21050. Allows about 1" for packing peanuts. If you want to use it for other sets that are less cube-like, it has fold indentations every 2" I believe to get it down to 6". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Don't forgot about packing used sets properly once inside shipping boxes. Larger Ziplock bags get pricey and isn't durable enough. Instead, I put the elements in those heavy duty mail carrier envelopes. Nothing is worse than having a box arrive with elements scattered inside the shipping box especially if there's a quarter sized hold in it. Here is my original post for more info.http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/10057-shipping-used-sets/page-2#entry277836 regarding shipping used sets... i used ziplock bags but had the occasional bag get sliced during shipping. i now put the set (elements) into those flat plastic-like envelopes used for usps, fedex, and ups shipping. these seldom ever tear and stay sealed. then i pack these inside the shipping box regardless whether i'm including the lego box. i always place instructions inside a folder or flat cardboard envelope and seal it. this keeps manuals protected. i encourage to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakinisvader Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Or if you are Kmart: A plastic bag and tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyclin Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I have recently received couple messages from potential ebay buyers saying my shipping cost is too high. I would like to ship the item with tracking no matter it is large or small sets. Any suggestion which way I could provide a "cheaper" shipping? now with global shipping center available, I ship the package to the center. I would not know how much ebay global shipping center would charge from there. This potential buyer is asking me why my shipping cost is so much and other sellers could provide 28 dollars shipping to Nederlands and would like me to match it (for 21050 set). Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Exciter - do you want to add Amazon box codes for the reference? http://incompetech.com/gallimaufry/amazonboxes.html If someone is reusing their boxes, could be very handy to have sizes and codes in the same place.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Exciter - do you want to add Amazon box codes for the reference? http://incompetech.com/gallimaufry/amazonboxes.html If someone is reusing their boxes, could be very handy to have sizes and codes in the same place.... Thanks, I'll add it. That's a nifty little reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrak23 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why don't i see anything in OP? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br82uca Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why don't i see anything in OP? I don't se anything either... That is, all I see is: "Many members have asked for a centralized place where they can go for shipping box information. I" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why don't i see anything in OP? I don't se anything either... That is, all I see is: "Many members have asked for a centralized place where they can go for shipping box information. I" I don't see anything too. I noticed that something has been happening to certain posts over since yesterday, which is when I noticed that all the Amazon UK deals in the Daily Lego Deal thread mysteriously disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm checking into it. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I have found small bags , like 2 mil size, are awesome for storing minifigures. Also use Storage containers with drawers from Amazon. Also I would add that Ebay is badass for materials if you do a little searching and auction sniping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwray Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Question about the box sizes: Are the dimensions listed for the Lego boxes themselves, or are they dimensions for a standard cardboard box that best fits those particular Lego sets? For instance, if I buy a 24x20x4 from ULINE, will a Palace Cinema fit in it or will it not quite fit because the cardboard box is exactly the same size as the PC box? Awesome info btw. I've been buying cardboard boxes that are pretty close to the set dimensions and then cuttiing them down to minimize extra space. I learned how to do it quickly and neatly from a dude at a box store so it's worked pretty well, but I'm always looking for a more efficient system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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