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Holiday Gift Packing Tips from Pak Mail

You’ve survived Black Friday, been bombarded by emails on Cyber Monday, and now you’ve got all your holiday gifts and Christmas presents purchased.

Your next step is to get these gifts and presents delivered to their final destination on time, under a loved one’s tree. To help you ensure your package of holiday cheer makes it to where it needs to go, Pak Mail has created a helpful Holiday Gift Shipping Guide. In addition to that, we’ve provided a few additional tips below to make that happen:

Tips for Packing Holiday Gifts:

Use a “good” box: Use a solid, sturdy box that will not crumble under the weight of other packages. Ensure it can properly accommodate your gift so nothing bounces around and breaks in transit.

3 Pieces of Tape Rule: Use three pieces of packing tape on both the top and bottom flaps of the box. This will ensure your package won’t break open while in transit.

Don’t Use Twine: Twine can get caught in rollers and sorters. If that happens, they might break your packaging and your gift.

Give it a Shake: Gently shake your gift box. If you hear things rattling around, add more packing materials.

Use Popcorn: No packing peanuts or packing supplies on hand? Pop some popcorn. Now you have a snack while you pack, and a reliable packing material. Only use plain popcorn, not buttered or salted!

Visit your local Pak Mail store to discuss holiday gift shipping with our expert staff.

Have any other holiday gift shipping or packing tips? Feel free to share them in the comments section below.

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