Ups Store Laptop Box (2024)

FAQs

Does UPS have laptop boxes? ›

At your neighborhood The UPS Store, we offer an array of innovative suspension and retention packaging solutions that provide additional protection when shipping tablets, computers and other valuable electronics. Our specialty electronics packaging is effective for: Laptops. Tablets.

USPS is an affordable way to ship your items domestically or internationally, even for laptops. If you're sending a 15” laptop, consider using a medium or large flat rate box. A medium flat rate box costs $16.25, while a large flat rate box costs $22.65 without any add-ons.

Place the device in a padded laptop box and fill any remaining space with additional packaging material, like foam inserts, to hold the machine securely in place. Avoid loose packaging material since it's less effective at preventing the laptop from sliding around on the move. Add any accessories into the box.

All Your Shipping Supplies in One Place

Get free UPS shipping supplies including packaging, forms and labels.

Customers with a UPS account can request supplies at Packaging and Shipping Supplies | UPS - United States or by calling 1-800-PICK-UPS®. Goods that are susceptible to damage from normal handling or to exposure to dirt, water, scratches or marks, should be placed in a protective outer box.

Yes. Our locations are staffed with packing professionals who take great care in securing your item(s) for shipment. We uphold quality packaging standards for the safe arrival of your item(s).

We recommend our easy-to-pack laptop box for shipping. It's specially made for laptops and includes all the packing materials and cushioning you'll need.

Place your plastic-wrapped laptop into a cushioned box. Seal the box on all seams. Wrap the box with bubble wrap that's least 3 inches thick around all sides of the box. Secure the bubble wrap with tape.

To order free labels, boxes, and envelopes online: Go to The Postal Store® at www.usps.com/shop and select “Supplies” – OR - move your cursor over “Shop” in the top navigation and select “Shipping Supplies.” Order free supplies by selecting "Free Shipping Supplies" in the left-hand navigation.

UPS systems serve two main purposes. They provide backup power as quickly as possible in the event of power loss, and they offer some degree of protection from power quality issues that may damage equipment.

Can you use UPS for laptop? ›

Absolutely, if you work from home and rely on your computer, a UPS is a must-have. It ensures that you don't lose your work during unexpected power interruptions. It gives you the time to save your documents and shut down your computer properly.

Wrap the laptop in bubble wrap

Layer a sheet of bubble wrap between the laptop screen and the keyboard – this adds a layer of protection for the screen to prevent damage. Tightly wrap 5cm of bubble wrap around the entire laptop (or more, if your parcel is larger) Tape the bubble wrap down to keep it secure.

Use your own packaging: UPS lets you use your own packaging, unlike FedEx and USPS. Flat rate packaging is always free, but using your own branded packaging helps to improve the customer experience. Fixed shipping rates: UPS® Simple Rate offers a national flat rate that varies by size alone, as does USPS.

UPS is often more expensive than USPS due to fees and surcharges, especially when it comes to shipping smaller packages. Generally, USPS offers much better rates when shipping smaller packages of less than two pounds.

We recommend our easy-to-pack laptop box for shipping. It's specially made for laptops and includes all the packing materials and cushioning you'll need.

Place your plastic-wrapped laptop into a cushioned box. Seal the box on all seams. Wrap the box with bubble wrap that's least 3 inches thick around all sides of the box. Secure the bubble wrap with tape.