Prepare & Ship Your Trade-Ins And Repairs
Preparing your Package
Box or Envelope?
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Type |
Pros and Cons |
Application |
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Box |
Provides excellent protection. |
Gaming consoles, Disc format games (e.g, PlayStation, Sega CD, Dreamcast), Complete condition of cartridge format games (e.g. N64, Jaguar, SNES, NES...) |
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Costs more to ship due to its weight. |
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Flexible in sizes. |
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Envelope |
Generally costs less than box. |
Cartridge format games (e.g. N64 games), Cables, Controllers, Books, Memory Cards |
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Great for where protection is less important (e.g. durable or higher crush resistance items) |
Cushioning
Place the cushioning all around your item or items. You can use newspaper, “foam peanuts,” or shredded paper.
Layering (Partitioning)
Place heavier items on the bottom.
Use cardboard or corrugated board on top of items to create layers if you have to stack items.
Sealing
Sending your Package
Choosing a Carrier and Shipping Method
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Carrier |
Shipping Method |
Pros and Cons |
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US Postal Service |
First Class Mail |
Best for small package up to 13oz. Not recommended for using regular envelope to send small cartridge games. Most economical option for small trade-in orders. |
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Priority Mail Envelope |
Free envelope is available at post offices. Free pickup available. Starts from $6.95. $50.00 Insurance Included. |
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Priority Mail |
Free supplies at post office. Free pickup available. $50.00 Insurance Included. Better Contents Protection than Priority Mail Envelope. |
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Express Mail |
Fast but the most expensive (Not recommended). $50.00 Insurance Included. |
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Media Mail |
Lowest rate for artbooks and game guides. Cannot use for games and hardware. |
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UPS, Fedex |
Ground Service |
$100.00 Insurance Included. Best for larger packages. |
Delivery Address
Print or type clearly the delivery address parallel to the longest side of the package. On the same side, print or type your address in the upper left corner. Replace #Order number# with your actual order number.
Send your packages (Repairs) to:
ESPIFIX #Order number#
Attn.: Mail-In Repairs
1013 E Main St, #B
Alice, Texas 78332
Send your packages (Trade-in) to:
ESPIFIX #Order number#
Attn: Trade-ins
1013 E Main St, #B
Alice, Texas 78332
Tape the opening of your box and reinforce all seams. Do not use cord, string, twine, masking, or cellophane tape. Place a strip of clear packaging tape over your label to prevent the address from smearing.
Mailing Heavy Items
If you are mailing a very heavy or very dense item, use a sturdy box with the contents cushioned securely with a strong material for bracing to prevent shifting, and tape all the edges with reinforced tape.