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Learn MoreFollow these tips to ensure your items arrive safely
Place item in inner box with cushioning, then in outer box with more cushioning. This is the gold standard for fragile shipping.
Every fragile item needs at least 2 inches of cushioning on ALL sides. More for extremely fragile items.
Wrap each fragile item separately. Items touching each other will break. Fill ALL empty spaces.
Before sealing, imagine your box dropped from 3 feet. If you're not confident it would survive, add more protection.
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It helps but doesn't guarantee gentle handling. Always pack as if the box will be dropped. Fragile stickers are a backup, not primary protection.
Bubble wrap is excellent for wrapping items. Packing peanuts or crinkle paper fill voids well. Foam sheets protect flat items.
Yes! Original packaging is designed to protect the item. Place the original box inside a shipping box with additional cushioning.
Insure for replacement value. USPS Priority includes $100. For items worth more, add coverage through Atoship - we offer up to $5,000.
All carriers handle fragile items similarly. The key is proper packaging. That said, UPS and FedEx may have slightly better handling protocols.
Keep all packaging materials, document damage with photos, and file through your Atoship dashboard. Claims are easier with proper documentation.
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