Packaging a GPU for sale

[Kiiro Neko]

Hey everyone

Im attempting to sell my GPU though I'm not sure how to package it. I don't want it to get damaged in shipping of course - and I don't want any static build up either. I unfortunately don't have the box or anything for it anymore.

Suggestions?

 

[stickg1]

Go to staples and get some anti-static bubble wrap. If you don't live anywhere near a staples check other office supply or packing supply stores. It's usually pink. I use it all the time, it's more expensive than the regular stuff though. So what I do is put a little bit of the anti-static wrap around it so it's completely covered and then go around it a few times with regular bubblewrap. Then find a box for it, the goal is to find one small enough to cut down on shipping costs but obviously big enough to fit the card with wrap on it. Then stuff the box with more wrap or paper so the card doesn't move, if needed.

 

[geofelt]

What card is it?
Smaller cards need less protection.
I use USPS priority mail prepaid shipping boxes. They are free at the post office.
If you have an antistatic bag from your motherboard, that could be used. Otherwise, I would just wrap it in newspaper and make certain that the card is well surrounded on all sides by padding.

 

[Kiiro Neko]

Best answer selected by Kiiro Neko.

 

[Kiiro Neko]

It's a 560 ti 448

http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1f9624c7_GTX560Ti448ClassyUltraCoolers.jpeg

Looks like one of those. I think I'll put newspaper around it along with the anti-static bubble wrap just to be safe. Thanks for the suggestions!