Anti-Static Bag or Not For Shipping?

[xSouthx]

So, I need to ship my GPU and found the box, and all the packing inside but cannot find the anti-static bag. Will the GPU be safe just like this or should I try to go find an antistatic bag? Will something else work just as good?

http://imgur.com/a/YR728

 

[coozie7]

Ideally it should be in an anti static bag, ask around your local 'mon and pop' computer stores, they'll probably have dozens sitting around.
No need to be cute and clever here, any bag that fits will do the job: Motherboard, GPU or add in card.

 

[terry4536]

I would find a anti-static bag. If you don't, you may very well void the warranty. They usually do require the original packing in the wording of the warranty for any returns.

And it also protects your investment if you are just shipping it for repairs.

 

[xSouthx]

Would this work just as well? I have a uhaul right down the road from me.

https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Protective-Stuff/Anti-Static-Bubble-%E2%80%93-15-Foot-Roll?Id=16974

 

[terry4536]

To be honest, I 'm not familiar with that product. Do you have a PC repair shop nearby (Or an computer shop)? I'm sure they could supply an anti-static bag.

They are also available commercially. Here are some from Amazon for example.

https://www.amazon.com/UNNI-Antistatic-Bags-Resealable-Size/dp/B000BSN274

 

[xSouthx]

To be honest, I 'm not familiar with that product. Do you have a PC repair shop nearby (Or an computer shop)? I'm sure they could supply an anti-static bag.

They are also available commercially. Here are some from Amazon for example.

https://www.amazon.com/UNNI-Antistatic-Bags-Resealable-Size/dp/B000BSN274

Crisis averted! My buddy that got a new GPU hooked it up with one for me!

 

[terry4536]

That is good. If I have space , I generally keep the electronics boxes & packing for a good while. So, there are usually anti-static bags and boxes for just such a need.