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    Foam insulation inside of hard PVC in a box would give you a very very high degree of protection. I'm sure there are many other ways.
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    Ok ReardenSteel, good advice.

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    I've shipped many hundreds of razors wrapped in bubble wrap and then put in a padded envelope. I've never had any breakages or damage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bill3152 View Post
    Foam insulation inside of hard PVC in a box would give you a very very high degree of protection. I'm sure there are many other ways.
    Had one that I bought sent to me like this. Ends were duck taped.

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    I disagree. Padded envelopes are cheaper, and if the razor is properly wrapped, just as good as a box.
    Plus, if it is a box, customs will want to take a look to see if taxes apply (if it is international)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catrentshaving View Post
    You can also get those plastic travel toothbrush holders from a Dollar Store...wrap the razor in tissue and put it in a bubble wrap envelope
    I use a toothbrush travel tube as well but I stuff cotton balls into both ends so that when the halves are pushed together the razor is supported in the middle of the tube by its ends. A simple piece of masking tape then keeps the halves together. Nothing rubbing on the razor, nothing wrapped around it difficult to remove and secure in a rigid container that "breathes" at both ends. From there into a padded envelope.
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    Would anyone here ship a $700 custom in a padded Envelope? I think not
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Would anyone here ship a $700 custom in a padded Envelope? I think not
    For that kind of investment, I would build a crate!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Bubble wrap, put in a flat rate box.Envelopes are bad news.
    To add to this good idea I oil the blade good and put in the coffin or if no coffin I put inside a ziplock bag and tape to the inside of the flat rate box so it doesn't rattle around. I have sent many razors this way. this way you get free $50 dollars insur. and a tracking no. If you add more insur then I think they have to sign for it and some times that adds to the difficulty to the person you send the razor to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Splashone View Post
    For that kind of investment, I would build a crate!
    That's easy enough, cut some 1x2 and some 1/4 inch plywood to fit in a priority mail box. It would be pretty crush proof at that point. Although mail trucks are heavy.....
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