Anyone know where I can buy.....

[chim_girl]

Polystyrene box and lid with cardboard outer, suitable for posting.

Thanks

Jo

[Mustard]

it ok Jo, you dont need to post that drink!

Stupid answer..... the same place you got that one from!

>> Edited by Mustard on Monday 3rd January 17:39

[selmer]

That'll never fit through our letter box.

[sparkythecat]

Go and visit your friendly local fishmonger. He should be able to fix you up!

[chim_girl]

[chim_girl]

sparkythecat said:

Go and visit your friendly local fishmonger. He should be able to fix you up!

I need new ones, not ones that smell of fish.




PS: I have tried the local fishmonger, but they collect straight from the docks.

[TheExcession]

chim_girl said:

You might find something here...
www.findspot.com/box-for-moving.htm

best
Ex

[andygo]

Or...

What about buying some polystyrene chips from Office world/staples etc. Or... you could fill up the spaces with that expanding foam stuff you can buy in an aerosol from B&Q etc.

Without being nosey, what are you trying to post? Heavy stuff isn't so good for polystyrene, as it only deforms once - eg one drop or size 12 boot impact.


Nothings straightforward in this world y'know!

[chim_girl]

Thanks Ex but I've tried most of the co's listed and they don't offer anything. The cardboard outer is the easy bit to find, it's the polystyrene insulation that is most difficult.

[thepeoplespal]

I took a look at a catalogue of 2000 items from www.aid-pack.co.uk and couldn't see an exact match. I'll keep an eye out for them, or I might even challenge my other half to see what she can do.

How many do you need?

[chim_girl]

In reply to what and how many.

The poly box needs to be a self contained as the items are perishable; so 'peanuts' won't be any use. Weight shouldn't be a problem, the contents should be around 3kg.

At present I need about 50, but likely to order more in the future. Ideally a sample to start with, just to check dimensions.

I can find suppliers in the States and Australia but I don't want to order a container load - just yet! If someone can find me a UK supplier then I'll gladly send them a bottle of champagne (or eqiv beer voucher). I've been searching for about 8 weeks now.

Thanks for the suggestions so far.


>> Edited by chim_girl on Monday 3rd January 18:47

[love machine]

Type, Rosslite and Poron Works into google. The factory is just up the road from me.

That's what you need www.rosslite.co.uk/produce_box.htm

>> Edited by love machine on Monday 3rd January 18:23

[MilnerR]

www.swpoly.co.uk/

Have you tried these guys?

[chim_girl]

Hey Love Machine, you could be onto something.

Phonecall to them first thing tomorrow.

[towman]

chim_girl said:

sparkythecat said: Go and visit your friendly local fishmonger. He should be able to fix you up! I need new ones, not ones that smell of fish. PS: I have tried the local fishmonger, but they collect straight from the docks.

Ask your fishmonger to get some delivered from the dock empty! They cost pennies. Failing that nip down to the coast yourself.

Steve

[little me]

not sure about this, but a removal company???
A place that sells live fish??? they may have some knocking about in the back store.

Jane x

[chim_girl]

Thanks Jane, but I've tried both those options already, in addition I need a to find a source for longer term. At the moment they will be used for some research, if all goes to plan they will be a regular purchase.

Thank for the suggestion though, greatly appreciated.

[little me]

chim_girl said:

Thanks Jane, but I've tried both those options already, in addition I need a to find a source for longer term. At the moment they will be used for some research, if all goes to plan they will be a regular purchase. Thank for the suggestion though, greatly appreciated.

Did you ask the live fish places who their suppliers are??

Jane x

[shirley temple]

chim_girl said:

use head when typing on PH?

[towman]

CG - I know you are up in Yorkshire, but if you know anyone who works near Canary Wharf, there are wholesalers who sell this stuff at Billingsgate market. Postage would probably be cheap as chips considering the weight.
Steve