Shipping slabs with a "pool noodles"... 0

[HighRadArt]

 Not sure if this has been discussed but thought this was an interesting way to ship a slab.  I received this in the mail recently and the first picture is how it looked "wrapped" when I pulled it out of the inner box (double boxed in a medium Flat Rate USPS box).  Bubble wrap is getting to be more expensive and the last time I looked a pool noodle can be had for a buck or two.  Just another method to the madness and thought I'd share.

PS... I do not endorse these.  Especially for flood zones.  

 

Edited June 19, 2018 by HighRadArt

[DavidTheDavid]

I received a slab in cut foam tubes, but not as thick as yours appears to be.

[PunisherPunisherPunisher]

At least it won't sink if stuck in a flood

[Artboy99]

I like it better than packing chips 

[Buzzetta]

I can roll up bubble wrap.  Keeping float tubes around the house in case I sell a book seems to be a bit much in terms of devoting space. 

[Callaway29]

Bought a couple for $1 each at Walmart yesterday...but for my daughter. I think it’s a great idea...

[celluloidbuff]

I kind of like this.  I think they would offer a little more stability, crush far less easily and possibly negate need for double boxing. 

[ADAMANTIUM]

And you could always tape the priority mail box to make it water proof...

[DeadOne]

pool noodles > ramen noodles

[SteppinRazor]

Stiff foam beats cardboard and bubble wrap.  I use flat sheets of it, but in a pinch the noodle seems like a good alternative.  It would be nicer if it were sliced and fully covered the surface area, but that kind of foam can take a blow better than cardboard and bubble wrap

[Spyder!]

Looks like a great way to ship a slab honestly.

[F For Fake]

On 6/17/2018 at 10:11 AM, DeadOne said:

pool noodles > ramen noodles

Thank you! Was just gonna say, around these parts, we call those POOL NOODLES, thank you very much!

[HighRadArt]

10 hours ago, F For Fake said:

Thank you! Was just gonna say, around these parts, we call those POOL NOODLES, thank you very much!

I couldn't remember what they were called when I posted this but pool noodles seems to be the consensus after a quick web search.