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    How to prepare a GPU for shipping?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gabrielmocan, Jun 1, 2015.

  1. gabrielmocan

    gabrielmocan Notebook Geek

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    Hello guys, I'm on the verge of selling my 870M (and anxiously waiting for the arrival of my 970M :cool:) but I want some tips on how to prepare the package for shipping the card. I'm thinking of USPS Priority Mail, since its the most cost-effective way. I have bubble wrap and carton box, but I still have to acquire a anti-static bag to put the card itself into it.

    Any advice is welcome!
     
    gabrielmocan, Jun 1, 2015
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    When you have the anti-static bag, you'll have everything covered, make sure that there is plenty of padding/bubble wrap as I wouldn't trust the people handling the package, the quality of the handling can be rather variable.

    Also, make sure to ship it with a tracking number for it.
     
    tijo, Jun 1, 2015
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I would definetly do all of this.. I would also add some insurance etc on top in case USPS decides to break anything/lose your package...
     
    TomJGX, Jun 1, 2015
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    That depends on the overall worth of the package, but for a mobile GPU, it's definitely something worth getting, you may make a little less profit that way, but at least you're sure that you'll get the money still if something happens to the package in transit.
     
    tijo, Jun 1, 2015
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  5. gabrielmocan

    gabrielmocan Notebook Geek

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    That's interesting to know... Any ideas on how much it costs to add a insurance to this kind of package?
     
    gabrielmocan, Jun 2, 2015
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    gabrielmocan, don't forget about delivery confirmation, it's a must. Insurance cost depends both on package type and insurance amount.
     
    Starlight5, Jun 2, 2015
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    I do three layers. 1st is the anti static bag. 2nd bubble wrap. 3rd a small sturdy cardboard box to send it in. A very small box. Hunt around your house and you will find something.
     
    King of Interns, Jun 2, 2015
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  8. gabrielmocan

    gabrielmocan Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for all the input guys. Definitely I will post the final package for you guys approve it! lol
     
    gabrielmocan, Jun 2, 2015
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