📦 How Do I Protect My Items with Additional Packaging?

📦 How Do I Protect My Items with Additional Packaging?

🛡️ Packaging Options:

1. No Additional Packaging (Standard)

  • We forward the parcel as received

  • Basic bubble wrap is added to the contents

  • ✅ Ideal for well-packed items

2. Strong Packaging

  • Each item is individually wrapped in bubble wrap

  • ✅ Recommended for fragile or high-value goods

3. Very Strong Packaging

  • Each item is bubble-wrapped

  • Polystyrene padding is added to the box interior

  • ✅ Best for long-distance or sensitive shipments



🚚 How to Select Additional Packaging

  1. Log in to your account

  2. Move your items from Inbox → Outbox

  3. During the Checkout process, you will be prompted to:

    • Select packaging level

    • Consolidate items (if desired)

    • Add or remove documents

    • Choose carrier & shipping method

    • Enter your delivery address

Once complete, you will be asked to review and pay to initiate shipping.

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