Please keep in mind that I've only wrangled once as you read the following. Meaning, I have a very limited frame of reference.
You make a good point regarding the cost of postage. The "cost" of wrangling is postage but also the cost of packaging, if new packaging is needed. And of course, the size of packaging also impacts postage. I was anticipating eight pieces measuring about 2" x 2" x 1/4 - 1/2" each. Three of the pieces were quite a bit larger than anticipated. One of those larger pieces turned out to be mine... so I'm not complaining! lol SMH
If we could agree to final products that are no larger than A x B x C ... then cost (and process) should be less (and easier) for everyone.
Also... or alternatively ... we could agree to a specific
shipping container size ... and .... each participant could mail their crafts in a
reusable container. If we could standardize a couple of things ... it should be a lot easier for everyone ... particularly the wrangler! The wrangler would then just need to resort the crafts in the boxes received, relabel, and ship everything back out in the same containers! Damn near turnkey!
Hope that makes sense... I may have been was in shipping/logistics too long!
PS / EDIT ... if ever I wrangle again ... I'm buying one of these below. In that past I just used a box cutter ... this thing makes it look so much easier!
Just watch...
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Originally Posted by clay
I just want to put this out there......I know we have agreed to send $5 for the projects for return packages, but I know from first hand experience, sometimes these cost a bit more than that $5.
This last project came at a cost of $7.45 for my box...not sure what the ones out of country will cost...but I wonder if maybe we shouldn't revisit that fee..maybe a couple more $.....just a thought....don't shoot me please...
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