Vital steps to send a DVD by mail include preparing the materials, putting and securing the DVD inside the CD clamshell, covering your DVD case using a bubble wrap, preparing the box and putting your DVD inside it, and then writing the mailing information.
Sending a DVD through mail is very different from sending a common card or letter. It needs special preparation, so it won't just arrive to its receiver successfully, but it will also stay in good condition. This article will guide you on how to prepare and send a DVD through mail.
Prepare the materials
You will need to prepare specific materials in order to prepare your DVD for mailing. If your DVD does not have its own plastic case, you should buy a plastic CD clamshell. You also need a bubble cover sheet, strong adhesive tape, a box with the dimensions of 2 inches by 9 inches by 10 inches, a razor-sharp pair of scissors, and a marker. You'll also need postage with the correct amount, which you can determine by weighing your DVD package and utilizing the postage calculator on the website of USPS or your selected carrier.
Put and secure the DVD in the CD clamshell
Get the DVD and place it inside the plastic clamshell. Ensure that the disk is attached securely on the plastic clips of the CD case. Then, get the bubble wrap, and cut 2 pieces of it with a size that can fit the CD case comfortably inside. To get the proper size, position the DVD case on the plastic cover and trace its outline on the bubble cover using the marker. And then, simply use your pair of scissors to cut the bubble wrap, following the outline you've created. When you've two pieces of bubble wrap, place each of them on top of each other over the DVD, and then close the cover of the DVD case. You might also want to consider placing your DVD case inside of vinyl envelopes to ensure that the DVD case won't open.
Wrap your DVD case using a bubble wrap
Get the remainder of your bubble cover and wrap it around the DVD case. The bubble wrap will keep the DVD case from moving around in the box.
Prepare the box and put the DVD inside it
Get your box and build it. Then, secure the flaps using adhesive tape to keep them from opening. Leave one side open, so you can still slide the DVD in. After that, slide your DVD in the box and close the remaining flap temporarily. Once you've closed the flap, shake the box carefully to check if the DVD case isn't positioned snugly inside the box. You would know this since there will be rattling sound. If it is loose, you need to add more bubble wrap around the DVD case, even to the point of overfilling the box a bit. The DVD case should be in the middle of the box, with even layers of bubble cover on the sides. And once it is securely in place, close the box and put at least a single layer of adhesive tape over all the seams and flaps.
Write the mailing data
Utilizing your marker, jot down the mailing information on the front of the box. And then, connect the postage and send your DVD package either through the US postal service or a private mail carrier.
Round off the weight of your package to the nearest whole number when determining the postage of your package.
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