Question about shipping

[Cooper32803]

So I am going to RI to visit family for a couple of weeks. On the last day I am there, I want to go around to a few stores and look for some corals. If I find any I like I would then ship them to myself here in FL overnight. I know I need a styrofoam box saying perishable and cold packs and newspaper. What else would I need? I plan on having the store triple bag them so that should be ok as well. Also I was wondering what do I tell Fedex is in the box when shipping? I have read alot of people saying not to tell them it is coral... So what do I say if they ask what it is specifically? Thanks!

 

[NanoNathan]

Tell them they are fragile snow globes lol. Don't tell em coral. Make sure you put every thing in a plastic bag just incase of a leak.

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[Cooper32803]

LOL fragile snow globes wouldnt count as perishable though would it??

 

[Cooper32803]

Anyone else have any ideas?

 

[NanoNathan]

doesn't matter what you tell the guy at the store really. Don't tell them any thing. I need to ship this package over night asap. How much? Thank you have a nice day.

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[Cooper32803]

I always thought they ask what was being shipped for value purposes...

 

[NanoNathan]

I think that's just if you get insurance.. I May be wrong tho.

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[PolandSpring]

i just told them its a type of rock in a little bit of water... lol
i go there so much now the guy knows me and doesnt even care.

 

[Cooper32803]

Lol well that can work... Say it's a piece of rock from the bay or something... Thanks for the idea!