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How to Pack and Ship for Goodwill Bluebox
How to Pack and Ship for Goodwill Bluebox

4 Step Process of Packing and Shipping

Lori Clark avatar
Written by Lori Clark
Updated over a week ago

All boxes need to meet the following criteria:

  • Do not use recycled cardboard from donations

  • Use only gum tape - never ever use plastic tape!

  • Use only gum tape - saying it again for emphasis

Box size suggestions: 8x8x4, 12x12x12, 10x10x10, 15x15x15

To learn more about which boxes we suggest for each mystery box click here.

After Bluebox auctions on Friday evening, you can view and print your orders by following these steps:

  • Go to Orders > Ready to Fulfill

  • Click More Filters > Channels > Bluebox

  • Save this filter for future shipments and label it “Bluebox”

Step 1: Check the Order

Read the order to verify the type of Mystery Box and size variant (e.g. S, M, L, XL, XXL).

Double check the quantity of boxes in the order. For example, if the invoice below said “2 X $22.50” then the order calls for 2 Women’s Basic Apparel Boxes, Sized M. Click here for more detailed packing guidelines.

Step 2: Condense, If Possible

Combine multiple boxes into as few boxes as possible, without exceeding 45 LBS per box. For example, you should be able to fit 2 Women’s Small boxes in a 12 x 12 x 12 Cube box.

A few exceptions apply:

  • Do not condense LEGO boxes

  • If you condense jewelry repurpose boxes, keep them in their original 8 x 8 x 4 boxes, tape them, and then put those boxes inside a larger box.

  • Do not condense non-alike boxes (e.g. do not combine a Repurpose Shoe Box with a Basic Apparel Box)

Step 3: Tape

  • Use the reinforced gum tape to tape an X across the top and bottom of the box

  • Do not use plastic tape

  • The look that Gum tape is a cornerstone to the Bluebox brand.

  • Order dispenser and tape here.

Step 4: Ship

  • From the Order page click “Create Shipping Label.”

  • Fill in the package details

  • Purchase and Print a shipping label through Upright Lister

  • Adhere it to the Mystery Box

  • Send it!


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