Snail Mail Trading Tips
If you find yourself setting up a Snail Mail trade, these tips may help your trade go along more smoothly. In this day & time its probably a little weird to think about trading via postal mail, but in some instances you may have to. Not all traders have lightning fast internet speeds and sometimes it maybe worth it just to get a really rare show through the mail!
Helpful Tips For Snail Mail Trading
- ALWAYS read the other trader’s rules & follow them.
- NEVER burn a CDR, DVD or Blu-Ray TAO or Track At Once. Always burn DAO (Disc at once)
- Always keep in touch during the trade process. Communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings.
- Always place your discs in a padded bubble mailer envelope (as shown below).
PRO TIP: If you find yourself doing quite a few Snail Trades always keep the old bubble mailers you got from other traders. You can place a piece of printer paper over the envelope to block out the last addresses or you can even use a black marker to mark them out. You can also use packing or duct tape to seal the mailer up again. This will save you money in the long run.
- Use CD Sleeves (as shown above) or printer paper to enclose the discs to keep them from getting scratched in transit. For directions on how to make your own CD Envelopes watch the video below.
- If you are sending shows abroad always check the “Gift” box on the customs form. This ensures that the other trader does not have to pay any extra fees just to get their shows.
- Don’t write on the discs unless the other trader asks you to. To indicate the show info most traders are fine with post-it notes, small pieces of paper placed in the sleeve or writing on the sleeve itself.
- Always send the package via Air Mail NEVER Ground. Ground can take weeks to reach a destination.
How To Make A CD/DVD Envelope Out Of Printer Paper
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