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--- wiki:process_shipping [2026/01/27 23:24] – [Other Optional Add-ins] Moving links to "More Links" on the front page samurailink3
+++ wiki:process_shipping [2026/02/08 06:04] (current) – [Other Optional Add-ins] Added WhistleArtWithSign.3mf samurailink3
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 ===== Shipping =====
-Don't forget to update the shipped date in the spreadsheet!
+:!: 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
-You can get great deals on shipping with https://www.pirateship.com/
 ==== Packing Slips / Notes ====
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 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 from misc packages and reuse it to help fill any voids in your box!
+  * Save brown void fill paper and bubble wrap from misc packages to help fill any voids in your boxes!
-  * You can use ziploc bags to group whistles to reduce jostling in the boxes/envelopes you use, e.g. snack size can fit 50 bitonal, quart size can fit 250 bitonal.
-  * 150 modified 38mm bitonal micro whistles fits snuggly in a 6x4x2 box
+==== Packing ====
-  * 200 bitonal micro whistles is the max that fits in a 6x9 padded envelope
+Bitonal whistles (modified 38mm bitonal micro whistles) are the most commonly printed so it has become an informal unit of measure.
-  * 500 bitonal micro whistles fits in a 8x6x4 box or in a standard 1kg filament box.
+  * 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
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   * 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