Hey, pennant guys

[perezfan]

It can be done for just under $10, as long as the flat box does not exceed 36" in length.

That's Priority Mail... it can be sent Parcel Post, but that typically saves you only 50 to 75 cents, depending on the destination. Usually better just to do Priority, as it gets there quicker with less transit time (thus less chance for damage). You also get Tracking, Delivery confirmation, and $50 automatic insurance. Worth the extra 75 cents, IMO.

Mine usually cost about $15 to ship, because I end up insuring the more expensive ones. But for the "cheapies" expect to pay just under $10.

Good luck!

Ps. Even the softer felt ones should be shipped flat. The graphics can crack if folded or bent too severely. I also use an inner plastic pennant sleeve, in case the box gets wet. That said, I hope some of those crappy ebay sellers are reading this!

[Fballguy]

Thanks Mark for the advice. I appreciate it as always.

Regarding crappy eBay sellers...I received a pennant shipped in a Honey Nut Cheerio's box last week. No lie. The box arrived in rough shape, but the pennant was more or less fine.

[scottpt99]

Here are some mini pennants, anyone know the year? I know sometime between 1957-1965. My parents just found them at their house and then I saw this thread.

[Fballguy]

I just picked up a lot of about 150 pennants. They were actually the product of 15 different auctions. The combined shipping charge on these is $58...vs the $12.95 each for the individual auctions. Seems kind of high but never rec;d or shipped that many pennants before. What do you think?

Also, does anyone know of a lighter yet more durable substitute for cardboard to use when shipping pennants? I rec'd a pennant a while back that was shipping in a hard white, yet very light type of "cardboard". Not sure what that's called but would like to find it and price it out.

Thanks!

[ooo-ribay]

150 pennants will be a sizeable box with some weight to it. Even with that, I doubt it will even cost half of $58, in reality. That said, it works out to less than 40 cents a pennant, so that's hard to beat.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

I just picked up a lot of about 150 pennants. They were actually the product of 15 different auctions. The combined shipping charge on these is $58...vs the $12.95 each for the individual auctions. Seems kind of high but never rec;d or shipped that many pennants before. What do you think?

Also, does anyone know of a lighter yet more durable substitute for cardboard to use when shipping pennants? I rec'd a pennant a while back that was shipping in a hard white, yet very light type of "cardboard". Not sure what that's called but would like to find it and price it out.

Thanks!

I don't think you can expect to ship that many pennants for a whole lot less than that. It is not cheap anymore to ship a larger item. $12.95 is a lot for one pennant, but I would be just fine with $58 total. I send all mine flat by combining 2 Priority boxes together, but that's not cheap anymore either. Everyone wants their item to arrive in mint condition, but only wants to pay $3-4 for it and will complain either way. I ship everything Priority Mail and oftentimes lose money on shipping. Packaging supplies are not cheap either if you try to go first class. Good luck either way.

[smellthegum]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

I rec'd a pennant a while back that was shipping in a hard white, yet very light type of "cardboard". Not sure what that's called but would like to find it and price it out.

Thanks!

Sounds like it could be foamcore which is not cheap. For full-sized pennants you're probably looking at about $3 per sheet. You can find it at craft stores like Michaels, office supply or art supply stores.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by smellthegum

Sounds like it could be foamcore which is not cheap. For full-sized pennants you're probably looking at about $3 per sheet. You can find it at craft stores like Michaels, office supply or art supply stores.

Agree... I thought the same (foam core) as soon as I read that. It is a nice alternative to cardboard, but it will cost you. That much foam core will cost as much or more than the shipping itself.

I bet that whoever sent it to you that way already had the foam core lying around, as opposed to purchasing it just for that purpose.