Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by BookScouter

A lot of people have been asking for the best way to package a book, so here are some tips that I thought would be helpful.

• Always pack your book in some kind of plastic. You can easily use the plastic bags from the grocery store, or even ClingWrap will do. This is to protect the books from the elements. Not all books are delivered on sunny days, and not all fit into an individual’s mailbox. There’s no sense in buying books only to have them be water-damaged because they weren’t protected.
• Sandwich the book in between two sturdy pieces of cardboard just slightly bigger than the book. This prevents bent corners.
• A cardboard box is probably going to be the safest way to package a book. If you’re on a budget, you can get by using a padded envelope if you use the above tips.

There are no rules set in stone for the packaging of books. The main thing is to put in a little extra effort and make sure the book is water proofed and able to withstand a little abuse. I am not the authority on packaging books, so I would appreciate tips and comments on how you like to package books.

Thanks for reading and happy shipping!