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  1. 07-21-2009, 01:41 AM #1
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    Default Shipping a Strop...

    What's the best way? I'm thinking of selling off one of my Kanayamas and I was wondering of it was ok to ship it in a square box, necessitating a bit of a curl (NOT tight, no kinks). I'm thinking it should be, since that was the way it was shipped when I got it...any advice on the safest way?

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    Ive traveled with my gear numerous times, I always coil the strop and its fine. But if that coil got flattened, I have no idea how you would get the kinks out. I would definately use a box.
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    I've received them in a loose coil. As long as it isn't a tight coil. A box with some rolled up newspaper ought to get there alright.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    I've received them in a loose coil. As long as it isn't a tight coil. A box with some rolled up newspaper ought to get there alright.
    This is how all my strops were shipped from the vendor to me, and everything came out perfectly. I'd say make sure you have a good enough box and you'll be fine.

    BTW...how much are you selling for?
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    Thanks guys, I was pretty sure but never hurts to get more input!

    Quote Originally Posted by dkapp View Post
    This is how all my strops were shipped from the vendor to me, and everything came out perfectly. I'd say make sure you have a good enough box and you'll be fine.

    BTW...how much are you selling for?
    PM me and I'd be happy to talk it over!
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    I've rolled them into a coil very tightly with no ill effects
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    Jim, you just have to be sure to coil it with the
    leather stropping surface outwards. Should be
    fine!

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    You could get a tube box but a loose coil is fine for very short periods of time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimR View Post
    Thanks guys, I was pretty sure but never hurts to get more input!



    PM me and I'd be happy to talk it over!
    The boss just shut me down. I guess she didn't see why I need another one since I already got 2 this month. She'll never understand....
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    Quote Originally Posted by dkapp View Post
    The boss just shut me down. I guess she didn't see why I need another one since I already got 2 this month. She'll never understand....
    Ahhh, such is life! To the classifieds it goes, I guess.
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