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S0mE0nEsMiNd1
06-03-2004, 03:14 AM
Hi guys, soon im going to start parting out a computer I bought and selling items from it...However... I have no clue how you send items that are sensitive to static without an anti-static bag.
xshr3k
06-03-2004, 03:45 AM
if oyu dont have any anti-static bags, wrap it in paper.
S0mE0nEsMiNd1
06-03-2004, 03:58 AM
like computer paper? How about bubble wrap? complete description would be greatly appreciated.
xshr3k
06-03-2004, 03:59 AM
like computer paper? How about bubble wrap? complete description would be greatly appreciated.

ya notebook paper would work like if shippinf ram or a harddrive just wrap it like a xmas present.
S0mE0nEsMiNd1
06-03-2004, 04:12 AM
how about say...a video card?
five-by-five
06-03-2004, 11:34 AM
The best way is with an antistatic bag and a descent amount of padding.
Ruckus
06-03-2004, 12:22 PM
The best way is with an antistatic bag and a descent amount of padding.

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Now question was if you dont have antistatic bags.
S0mE0nEsMiNd1
06-03-2004, 02:13 PM
Thanks ruckus, hopefully some people here can read. I mean, its not like you can go down to wal-mart and ask for anti-static bags right? I mean if theres a place i can buy some locally, that would be fine, but also, is there any way to ship them without an anti-static bag?
five-by-five
06-03-2004, 02:43 PM
...some local mom and pop computer stores will give you some or maybe charge you a small fee. I have picked up some from a Best Computer USA on Fry Rd. just north of I-10 before...
ForceCalibur
06-03-2004, 08:01 PM
Doesn't USPS carry anti-static bags in case you need em? I remember I got some RAM in a USPS labeled one.
York1
06-03-2004, 08:04 PM
http://www.staticbags.com/

I got a bunch of bag from that place. Decent price and now i have any size I might need. If yer gonna trade/sell on boards be prepared :D
NleahciM
06-03-2004, 10:33 PM
I'm sure you can go to any store that works on computers and either they'll have a bunch - or they'll set them aside for you in the future.
RS3RS
06-04-2004, 08:58 AM
I've heared you can use tin foil... True or no?
mustang_steve
06-14-2004, 10:24 PM
Tin Foil is not exactly safe. What you want is non electrically conductive, but static dissipative.

Just get some anti-static bags form somewhere or buy some online.

Best bet is to wlays keep your old antstatic bags. Especially motherboard sized bags...those fit everything.