As everyone knows, we sell collectibles and antiques. What some of you may not know is that we collect a couple of things ourselves. One of the things that I collect is Wedgwood Jasperware. Although I do buy more recent pieces occasionally, my true passion is for those items made prior to 1906.
That being said, we actually often buy off of Ebay for a good many of the pieces that we are seeking are still in England where they were originally made. Every peice of Wedgwood that we have purchased has arrived safe and sound except this piece from here in the United States.
Why? Let's talk some packing pointers!
Now it appears that this piece is very nicely wrapped and indeed it is all neat and orderly. But notice that you can see the blue and white design of the piece through the packaging. Right there it tells you that it is not wrapped well enough....no where nearly well enough! This is mistake number 1. The best way we have found is to first wrap it in small bubble wrap - at a minimum of two layers. Then wrap that inside two layers of large bubble wrap.
Now take a look at the box that we opened. Right away you notice that there is "empty" space inside the box. When you pack a box and then shake it, there should be no sound and no shifting inside the box. This can be accomplished with peanuts, paper, etc. I do not advise the large air pillows like what are shown here. These can shift and are best used for unbreakables that you do not want shifting around in the box.
As a note, if you are packing glassware, take a hint from the liquor industry and the cardboard they have between each bottle. Wrap each glass separately and then separate them.
We have shipped glass and breakables to France, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, England, and across the U.S. and have never had an item break. I know, there will be a first time but we go to great lengths to protect the items we ship. It was just pretty disappointing when we received this box with the damaged item. A feeling we do not want those buying from us to feel.
