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Suppliers for Shipping Supplies?

I use Priority Mail whenever possible to take advantage of the free boxes, tape, Delivery Confirmation, and the discounts and convenience of printing labels online. However, I often need larger boxes than available from USPS for shipments containing multiple items. Until recently, I had a local supplier for my supplies and I saved on freight by picking them up, but the company has now stopped carrying shipping supplies and I need to order supplies soon.

Anyone have a favorite supplier you use for such supplies? I have access to shredded paper from time to time,so don't always need peanuts, but do need heavy duty larger boxes, heavy duty packing tape, single-face corrugated cardboard, and stretch film plastic.

Here's a link to a great way to pack pottery, from Out of the Fire Studio:
http://www.howtomakepottery.com/packing_pottery_to_ship.html
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    Tracy Shea

    This might sound crazy, but I actually design my Etsy pieces to fit the free boxes from USPS. I sell my bigger stuff to shops, galleries, and at shows. Sometimes I have to scrounge boxes for folks ordering multiple items, but I do pretty well with the regional rate boxes, too. Then, at least, I know what the shipping will cost.

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    Patricia Bridges

    Priority mail using USPS boxes is more costly than using your own box. Especially when shipping within 500 miles. I also find that many scrounged boxed are compromised and can end up with breakage. Click and ship online and save time and money:)
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    JUDITH FREDERICK

    Find yourself a local electronics store and make friends with them.  They go through an enormous amount of peanuts and bubble wrap.  There stock is light weight and fragile so the peanuts and bubble wrap is in like new condition.  I have all I need.  If you are a big seller, find more than one store.