Storing SmarterThan Ever Before

There are several businesses you can start online with items you either already have or have inexpensive and easy access to. One of these businesses is setting up a book reseller business. You can use books you have as well as ones you find in town and through thrifting. Before you start this type of business, you need to have the right packing supplies. Here are some of those supplies and what to know about choosing each one. These supplies are ideal for keeping in a self-storage unit and storing until it is time to mail off orders or for mailing bulk orders.

Bubble Mailers

For basic paperback books, you need to ensure they are in padded envelopes. This makes sure that the book is protected throughout shipping and does not have damage from bending or creasing. A type of envelope that is popular for this type of book shipment is a bubble mailer. This packing supply is an envelope-style mailer that is lined with bubble padding. You can buy these in several sizes to fit most paperback, mass media paperbacks, and hardcover books as well. 

Packing Paper

Packing paper is ideal when you are shipping more than one book. Finding a perfect size box will likely be difficult. This means you will have space that should be filled to keep the books safe during shipping. You can do this with packing paper that is in full sheets or in shredded options. The shredded options can give you the same packing security as styrofoam options. However, the paper options do order a more eco-friendly and colorful packaging option for your books. 

Packaging Tape

You can have bubble mailers, packing paper, cardboard mailers, and more but without the proper packing tape, you may have some issues. Before you finish making your packing supply order make sure to order your packing tape. If you have ongoing orders, consider packing tape that has a refillable base. This gives you a secure base so you can quickly and safely access the tape and keep damaged tape down to a minimum. 

If you want more info about packing supplies, contact your local packing supply dealers. You can choose the items you want, colors, and special labeling to match your business logo. You can also discuss ongoing shipments to replenish your packing supplies each month. Remember, some packing supply companies also sell mail scales and additional printing supplies to make the shipping process easier.