===== Shipping =====

:!: If shipping for Whistle Crew requests, **Don't forget to update the spreadsheet with the shipped date!**


==== Shipping Carriers & Labels ====

Check Pirate Ship for best shipping rates - https://www.pirateship.com/
     * If you have a printer, a scale that goes to ounces and a little tape, Pirate Ship will save you a bunch on shipping

=== Return Addresses ===
For people not comfortable providing their address as the return address, check the chat to see what return addresses can be used instead. 

=== Shipping Labels ===
Many folks will print out and tape on shipping labels. 

Some recommend getting a thermal label printer with label sticker paper. "Thermal label printers are the best shipping cheat code"
    * Models like Knaon Y41BT, Dynmo 4XL, Rollo have been mentioned



==== Packing Slips / Notes ====
Some folk like to include a note in their packages. Here are some that people have shared:

{{:wiki:generic_whistle_insert.png?400|}}

As a 2-up PDF:
{{ :wiki:generic_whistle_insert_2up.pdf |}}

Here's an insert that has spaces for the amount, the URL to the model page, and a QR code to the model page. If you use this, be sure to update the links and QR code for the whistle you are using: {{ :wiki:whistleprojectinsert.doc | WhistleProjectInsert.doc}}

Here is a thank-you card you could include:
{{ :wiki:thankyoucardinsert.png?direct&200 |}}

Here is a card with safety warnings (noise, child safety, choking-warning) you can include:
  * English: {{ :wiki:whistlepackagelabelwithsafetywarnings.pdf |}}
  * Spanish: {{ :wiki:whistlepackagelabelwithsafetywarnings_es.pdf |}}

==== Supplies ====
  * Reuse what you can! The smaller Amazon boxes and padded mailers are great for shipments of a couple hundred
  * Save brown void fill paper and bubble wrap from misc packages to help fill any voids in your boxes!

==== Packing ====
Bitonal whistles (modified 38mm bitonal micro whistles) are the most commonly printed so it has become an informal unit of measure.
  * Group whistles in ziploc bags to reduce jostling, snack size can fit 50 bitonal, quart size can fit 250 bitonal
  * 100 bitonal micro whistles fits snugly in a 6x9 or 6x10 padded envelope
  * 150 bitonal micro whistles fits snugly in a 6x4x2 box
  * 200 bitonal micro whistles is the max that fits in a 6x9 padded envelope or a 6x4x3 box
  * 300 bitonal micro whistles fit a small USPS flat rate priority box or an 8x12/9x12 padded envelope
  * 500 bitonal micro whistles fits in a 8x6x4 box, 7x6x5 box, or in a standard 1kg filament box
  * 1000 bitonal micro whistles fit in a 9x6x6 box
  * 2000 bitonal micro whistles (divided into in 8 quart sized bags) fit in a 12x9x6 box perfectly

==== Other Optional Add-ins ====
  * Lanyards and/or keyrings
  * Stickers
  * Candy
        * It’s traditional to bundle a small pack of Haribo candy with something 3d printed…(thanks to Prusa sending each of its customers what could be considered the world’s most expensive bag of Haribo)
  * Art
  * Handwritten notes
  * [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eAdoKXCQa2x9-nhcmuBLYYisE72nHHsh/view?usp=drive_link|Whistle Info Cards]]
  * {{ :wiki:freecommunityalertwhistles.pdf | Free Community Alert Whistles Label}}
  * [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X3o49A5mm_7Z1gwTbJ283OyWVMF-Urpe/view?usp=sharing|Whistle Drop Box Label]]
  * {{ :wiki:whistleartwithsign.3mf |Whistle Art with Sign (3MF)}}
    * Use this 3MF to print a multi-color whistle sign with customizable text.
==== Safety and Security ====
**TODO**
   * Return addresses
   * Paying cash
   * Personal info