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Maybe I'm just missing it, but I couldn't find any discussions on bags.... you know, paper bags for sales?

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Most 2D artists use plastic bags, preferably clear so your work can be seen by others as your customers walk around.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
That makes sense, I like it. I'm searchign the internet as we e-speak, but does anyone have a source to recommend?

Larry Berman said:
Most 2D artists use plastic bags, preferably clear so your work can be seen by others as your customers walk around.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
Try http://www.uline.com They also sell tissue and shipping supplies in mass quantities which will keep your costs down. For smaller quantities (at a higher price) try your local Xpedex store.

Happy hunting!

Jackie
Jacqueline, we are on the same page... literally. I was surfing their site even as your reply dinged. Thank you!

Jacqueline Webster said:
Try http://www.uline.com They also sell tissue and shipping supplies in mass quantities which will keep your costs down. For smaller quantities (at a higher price) try your local Xpedex store.

Happy hunting!

Jackie
IS your work 2D? If so, clear bags like Larry suggested might be right. I have more issues with my customers wanting paper, not plastic. I switched to paper after my first year. I even have some requesting NO bag, but I do need to protect it with something, so then wrap in tissue. In summer I have people complaining about sweaty plastic bags too. Maybe try a small order of both, give them a choice, then see what they want. I get paper bags from either Dandee Display, Howard Packaging, or Nashville Wraps. I don’t have the contact info here, but they are google-able.
I'm still a newbie on these boards, joined maybe a month ago. But I am still stunned at the warm support and friendly attitudes I find here. You guys are the best:)!
We get all our packaging from Uline. From the 1 mil plastic bags we package our products in right up to the paper bags and T-shirt bags.

The only downside to Uline is, once you order, you'll get a catalog once a month!
What about earth-friendly bags? Any suggestions on reusable, recycled, or otherwise "green" bags at a good price?
I've been trying to find a small quantity of paper bags with handles for framed art - sturdier than the flat bags I bought in bulk. Just checked Uline again and their minimum seems to be 250. I'd like maybe 50 - any ideas?
To whomever suggested Nashville Wraps - thanks. I found the smaller quantities of paper bags in the sizes I wanted.
dont know what kind you want but fetco has free shipping and i use them for such supplies
I ended up going to a local restaurant supply place where I could buy bundles of 50, at a decent price too. Now I just gotta gt a stamp made with our name/logo and I'm good to go. Thanks for all the help, guys, and happy Easter to all!

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