Gregory Morrow wrote:
> I get boxes from the Post Office, you can order these fromwww.usps.com
> ...I get the 12x12x8 inch Priority Mail boxes...no dividers but they are
> very strong. They are totally free, as is the shipping. I've ordered them
> online and they've come in as little as two day's time. They've got a nice
> variety of free shipping boxes/materials, all free and deliverable right to
> yer door.
>
> This is one of my fave "frugal finds"...you could even use the adhesive USPS
> mailing labels as jar labels (after cutting them to size) I guess.
>
> Our taxes (partly, at least) pay for this, so I'm not shy about taking
> advantage of it. I don't order huge quantities, either, so...
>
> If ya need bubble wrap/cardboard go to a furniture store, they throw away
> TONS of that plus other packing materials...they'll be glad to let you haul
> away as much as you care to take for free.

I'm sure I saw an episode of "The Simpsons" based on this, where Bart
and Lisa built a mighty fort out of free USPS boxes. ;-)

Since I'm in Australia (and thus don't get free USPS boxes), I use
recycled paper ream boxes as Edrena mentions above.


BTH