How to Mail Beer Across the Country Like a Pro. I really like beer. No, I really like beer. That means Im constantly on the hunt for beers I cant get in my current hometown of San Francisco and broker deals with buddies to mail me goods from across the country in exchange for sending them a few bottles of local stuff from the west coast. Over the course of the past decade, Ive probably mailed 1. United States. Of all those shipments, Ive only had one mishap a crushed can that managed to slowly explode and soak a box. Luckily for me, and the recipient of the box that happened to be a friend of mine, the beer soaked box was still delivered, although a few weeks later than planned my guess being so it could dry and still, you know, be a box. In contrast, Ive had a number of boxes sent to me with broken beer the saddest thing in the world inside. Through all those packages Ive come up with a few tips for success. Line Your Box with a Garbage Bag. Accidents happen. What you dont want to happen is for a small accident like a crushed can or broken bottle to soak your box, cause it to break, and result in a whole box of lost items. For that, I recommend lining your box first just as if you were putting it in a garbage can with a plastic garbage bag. Sure, its not unstoppable, but it gives you an extra line of defense in case the worst happens. Also, a plastic bag means that if the box does get soaked it will be harder for individual bottles to fall out. Some beer trading message boards also recommend using a smaller box inside a box when you mail beer. Ive never tried that personally or had it done with beer sent to me, but if you happen to have two similarly sized boxes available, it wouldnt be the worst idea. Line the Sides of Your Box with Bubble Wrap. Since I do this a lot, I have a TON of bubble wrap readily available in my house.
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