Re-using packing material from a damaged shipment?

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by Mista, Jul 29, 2012.

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  1. Mista

    Mista Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2011 Minnesota
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    I recently received a package where one of the extras leaked out all over the bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Generally i try to re-use as much as possible for numerous reasons.

    a) i'm frugal
    b) keeps that crap out of the environment
    c) etc

    should i bother re-using the materials (bubble wrap, packing peanuts, plastic bags, etc) as they are covered in beer? My only concern would be if i re-use them and the recipient of my package gets paranoid and claims on of my bottles leaked since everything smells like beer...etc
     
    #1 Mista, Jul 29, 2012
  2. zchall23

    zchall23 Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 Texas

    I wouldn't if it's bad. You wouldn't want sticky bottles.
     
    #2 zchall23, Jul 29, 2012
  3. Exiled

    Exiled Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 Texas
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    Better safe than sorry, I wouldnt use them...
     
    #3 Exiled, Jul 29, 2012
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  4. Steimie

    Steimie Maven (1,428) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Can you wash the bubble wrap and plastic bags? I would think a little warm, soapy water followed by a good air dry overnight would take care of most of the beer residue.

    The peanuts...those things need to be tossed.
     
    #4 Steimie, Jul 29, 2012
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  5. Mista

    Mista Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2011 Minnesota
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    yeah i kinda figured. Seems like such a waste but it sure as hell isn't worth my time to try sorting which pieces have/smell like beer and which don't. I was just kinda curious how picky people are.
     
    #5 Mista, Jul 29, 2012
  6. dvelcich

    dvelcich Zealot (646) Feb 6, 2008 Illinois
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    As a pseudo bottle collector (I take pictures and then recycle them), I would be upset if a bottle came, and the label was all stained and nasty. I only had a problem like that one time. I was trading with a noob, and he asked me if I wanted him to tape up the bottle. Of course I thought he meant a couple wraps of electrical tape around the top, so I said sure. He wrapped the entire bottle from top to bottom, covering the label, which was ruined as I peeled the tape off. :rolling_eyes:

    I was pissed, but I pretty politely corrected him on his mistake.
     
    #6 dvelcich, Jul 30, 2012
  7. huskermike12

    huskermike12 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2011 Vermont

    I've gotten a couple of bottles where the label was all taped to hell, but I really never cared because I was more interested in the contents:wink:. The being said for some reason when I get a bottle with a half pound of electrical tape around the cap I assume the shipper hates me. Not sure why, but getting that crap all over my fingers annoys me to no end. I know people think it helps, but I really don't think it does anything other than get me riled up.
     
    #7 huskermike12, Jul 30, 2012
  8. FTowne

    FTowne Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Missouri

    If you ever need packing material please let me know. I have more bubble wrap, bubble bags, nice foam padding, boxes, etc. than anyone would ever need. I can send some to you free of charge, but I can't send any beer...I'm wrapping up a few trades at the moment and then I need to take a break until the ridiculous heat "takes a break."
     
    #8 FTowne, Jul 30, 2012
  9. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    You need to quarantine the aforementioned packing materials.
     
    #9 UCLABrewN84, Jul 31, 2012
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