It is very important to ship your items, especially fragile ones, in bubble mailers. This is especially the case for Christmas and other heavy package traffic times. Fortunately, for Christmas, there are a variety of colorful bubble mailers available to ship gifts and other items around the world. These brightly colored bubble mailers are perfect for bringing Christmas cheer to someone's mailbox.
Size
The size of the bubble mailer you choose depends on the size of the items that you want to ship. Bubble mailers are usually used for thin or soft items, such as clothing and video games. Larger items are usually shipped in boxes. Bubble mailers range in size from four inches by six inches, to larger than nine inches by 13 inches. The largest bubble mailers usually expand to is approximately four inches. Since they are pre-made and surrounded by either paper or a very thin plastic, there is a chance that they will rip if they are stuffed too much.
Features
Bubble mailers are usually tan, brown or white. Christmas bubble mailers, however, offer a greater selection of colors. The outside of the bubble mailer actually looks like wrapping paper, so customers can find a wide variety of designs to choose from.
There is usually a white label already built into the outside of the mailer for both the shipping address and the return address. If not, it is very important to affix a return address label as well as a label for the shipping address so that it can be clearly read by the carrier.
The fancy Christmas bubble mailers also usually have an adhesive strip across the flap to seal the contents of the package inside. While this strip is very effective, it is always a good idea to add a piece of packing tape across the flap to ensure that it does not open in transit.
Benefits
Christmas bubble mailers provide a great deal of convenience to the shipper and cheer to the recipient. The shipper does not have to fuss with wrapping the contents of the package if she doesn't want to, as the outside of the bubble mailer already looks like a wrapped Christmas present.
Function
The function of bubble mailers is a simple one: to protect the items inside of the mailer with bubble wrap. The function of Christmas bubble mailers is to do the same, while also making the package look like a Christmas present without requiring the shipper to wrap the outside in festive wrapping paper.
Considerations
It is important to consider the time of year that you are sending the Christmas bubble mailers. First of all, they are usually only sold around the holidays. You can purchase them after the holidays for a lot less than their regular price, and then save them for the following year.
When mailing your packages, it is important to consider that holiday shipping is usually slower than usual. If you are shipping something that you want to get to the recipient in time for Christmas, be sure to send it via Priority Mail or Express Mail if you don't make it to the post office at least a week before Christmas. Please note, however, that "Priority Mail" or "Express Mail" stickers will be placed on the outside of the package, over the Christmas bubble mailer design.
Warning
Be sure not to pack too much into the Christmas Bubble Mailer. If you do this, there is a chance that the mailer will pop open and spill the contents. Don't stuff the mailer with gifts that have sharp edges. As mentioned earlier, Christmas bubble mailers are ideal for gifts that are small or soft.
Make certain that the return and shipping addresses are legible. Using block letters is always best; never use cursive handwriting. Clear addresses ensure proper delivery. If the package cannot be delivered, you can rest assured that the package will be returned to you without any problems.
It is a good idea to give fragile items, such as glass, some extra wrap.
Brightly colored packages may attract more attention. Using a Christmas Bubble Mailer lets everyone know that a gift is being sent. A dishonest person may look at this as an invitation to peek inside and perhaps even help him or herself to the contents.
Geography
As long as the addresses are legible, Christmas bubble mailers can be sent all around the world. However, keep in mind that you must use a customs form when sending a package outside of your own country. The customs form has a sticker that will be placed on the package and filled out by the postal service. Depending upon the weight of the package, this sticker can be three inches by three inches all the way up to five inches by seven inches.
