Tech Info >> Core Exchanges & Core Conversions >> Shipping 101 > Shipping 101: How to Ship Your Core, the RIGHT Way It's unfortunate that this page needs to exist. You would think that common sense would prevail, but... every once and a while we get a customer who does the unthinkable: he tosses his cores into a box. No bubble wrap, no void filling. A week later comes the day when we receive a parcel delivery filled with broken parts. :-( Step One: Bubble wrap. Don't be shy, layer your cores like a burrito and wrap'em up like a mummy. We recommend a minimum of 3-4 layers. If your cores have pointed edges or tabs that look fragile, be extra safe and further protect the achilles' heel. Step Two: Acquire a sturdy corrugated box, sufficient in size. Not too big, not too small. If shipping multiple cores such as a pair of headlights, for example, it would be better to ship them in individual boxes as opposed to one large box. Shipping companies charge more for a larger box, plus there is less risk of the cores impacting if they are in individual boxes. Less void filling is also required. Single wall corrugated boxes are fine for smaller, lighter shipments. For shipments over 15-20 pounds, we recommend enclosing them in a double corrugated box. Step Three: Insert void filling of choice. We do not like foam packing peanuts but unfortunately, everyone uses them. We recommend crushed paper, shredded paper, air bubble packets. If you're going to use packing peanuts, we recommend the biodegradable type. Step Four: Seal your parcel with several rows of tape so that the box does not accidentally open. Use high quality carton sealing box tape that will not delaminate. Step Five: Choose a reputable shipping company that will forward the freight to us: FedEx, UPS, or US Postal. Make sure the courier offers a Parcel Tracking Service. Make sure you specify Signature Delivery upon the delivery of your shipment. Last and most important, insure the parcel for the maximum value of what the parts would cost NEW. Mission accomplished. International Shipments: FedEx and UPS charge a pretty penny for their international services. We recommend express parcel post with tracking for international shipments. Insurance for international shipments is also very expensive, so you may want to be a bit more conservative with your parcel insurance.