Shipping question

Dave12678 · Sep 3, 2007

Hey guys I am about to ship my first set of frags to a friend in FL. I am going to be shipping 2 day air usps from OH. I will be shipping GSP, a single shroom and some zoas. I don't really know what bags to use, I am packing them into a very small cooler in a box. I am not shipping until next week because its going to be hot. Should I use zip lock bags? I can't find long bags without the zip lock top. I know I will be getting a ice pack if its really hot. What else do I need?

Thanks guys

Reef99 · Sep 4, 2007

I purchased my bags from here: http://www.kensfish.com/shippingsupplie.html

I would not trust zip lock bags for shipping. Two days may be a bit long for the ice packs to survive the Florida heat. I would watch the weather closely before shipping.

Teeka · Sep 4, 2007

Yes please don't use 2 day. I bought some zoos from a hobbist and they was sent 2 day and was dead on arrival. It was this time last year and I live in Florida.

Azurel · Sep 4, 2007

Yea 2 day is pushing the limit with the temps right now, 2day works good in early spring and late fall when the temps drop.......I would also not use ziplocks they suck for shipping. If you can't get bags from online then I would go to a LFS and see if the will see you some bags...That is what I do, I can get like 15-20 bags for a $1-$2......

jessp · Sep 4, 2007

i also second kensfish.com good service and large bag selection. rt now the temps in miami are in the low 90's. I'd say that is a bad candidate for second day air. usps express is cheap enough if you are sending a couple frags it is usually about 18-20 bucks.