Gift cards are the ultimate Christmas gift. Everyone can use them, and everyone secretly wants them, especially to avoid the infamous experience from “A Christmas Story” of unwrapping bunny footie pajamas, complete with a cotton tail from your great Aunt Gertrud. However, the main reason many of your customers may choose not to purchase a gift card is because they feel it won’t make their recipient feel as special, or it won’t be as exciting to open as a wrapped present. But there is a way you can make gift cards just as unique, and convince your customers to purchase what they know will truly make the people on their list happy.
Pop-up gift card boxes are designed to present the gift card as a gift. They are made with special wrapping paper and display the gift card inside like the little gem it is. Recipients will feel very special receiving this gift, and you can make your customers’ lives much easier this year by offering this fancy gift card option.
Combine a Special Presentation with What Your People Really Want.
So many stores and restaurants sell their gift cards with only a mere piece of paper to write “To” and “From” and nothing more. This lack of personal touch and excitement is what keeps many customers from purchasing a gift card for family and friends, even though they may know that the recipient would love a gift card from that particular business. The holidays are meant for showing the people in our lives how much they mean to us and how much we care, and your customers want to give their loved ones something heartfelt and meaningful. Pop-up gift card boxes make giving a gift card something truly special.
Pop-up Gift Card Boxes Come in a Variety of Styles to Suit All Personalities.
Pop-up Gift Card Boxes Make a Gift Card Special For Friends, Family, Boys, Girls, And All Ages.
No matter if you’re shopping for your mother, grandfather, daughter, nephew, or little brother, a gift card often makes the perfect gift. They are suitable for all ages and personalities because they allow the recipient to choose for themselves exactly what they want. However, giving a gift card doesn’t have to be dull and impersonal. You and your customers can make it special by putting the gift card inside a pop-up gift card box. They will truly enjoy receiving this little box and will feel excited opening it.
Help make the decision to buy a gift card from you much easier for your customers, and allow them to personalize it and make it truly something special with a variety of pop-up gift card boxes from MrTakeOutBags.com.
Carols are on loop on the radio and stuck in our heads. Wreaths are being hung on shop windows and doors. And everyone seems to be a little cheerier than usual. The holiday season is here, and it’s time to bring the festivities to your business.
You might be hanging decorations in your bakery, restaurant, or food product store, but what about the things you give to customers? One way to display your business’s celebration of the holidays is through festive wine bottle bags. After all, the holiday spirit comes from everyday items that are turned into something special.
Add Cheer to Your Community with Wine Bottle Bags in Holiday Colors.
Choose wine bottle bags in festive colors like bright red and winter forest green to celebrate the holidays and the season of giving. Your customers will feel extra special being handed these specialty bags and will probably want to reuse them to give gifts to their family and friends! You can use these wine bottle bags to hand customers treats from the bakery, a bottle of wine from your collection, or a bottle of bubbly to celebrate good cheer. Stuff these bags like a stocking and your customers will be feeling the holiday spirit!
Print Your Business’s Logo onto Wine Bottle Bags.
Another way to make your mark this holiday season is to add your logo or business name to the outside of paper wine bottle bags. It’s a perfect way to get your name out there, display your business’s love of the holidays, and you can also include an extra special message thanking customers for their support this year. Customers love these little details and will appreciate the special attention. As you thank your loyal customers for their love this season, you can help yourself at the same time by marketing your business and encouraging more customers to find what they’re looking for with you. Customized wine bottle bags can hold one item, two items, and can come with sturdy handles for easy carrying through the snow.
Give Thanks to Nature with Eco-Friendly Wine Bottle Bags.
To truly get in touch with all that is good this season and to give thanks for all we are grateful for, we can’t forget to include Mother Nature. Use festive wine bottle bags that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable so you won’t be adding to the landfills. You also have the option of choosing reusable wine bottle bags so customers can take them home and continue to use them for all sorts of items over and over. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
Make like an elf and add some magic to the holiday season this year with the festive and eco-friendly wine bottle bags from MrTakeOutBags.com. Santa will be proud!
Do you know what “double cupping it” is? As the owner of a coffee shop, this is a term of endearment all too familiar with your customers: Instead of walking around town, relaxing with a double-shot, sugar-free caramel latte in hand, it starts with your hand being practically scalded after grabbing the disposable cup; That shock to the system causes you to jump in surprise, spilling the hot beverage everywhere. The result? Wet and stained clothes, a hospital, and more low quality coffee cups angrily thrown into the trash (followed by a string of profanities..).
However, this whole experience can be completely avoided. There are many great coffee cup products out there that can help you avoid these frustrating situations as well as achieve your business goals. Here are 3 tips for how to find your perfect coffee cup:
To Eliminate The Double Cup: Look For Disposable Cups With Double Insulation
If the safety and well being of your customers is important to you (of course, it is!), look for disposable cups with thermo-grip technology which uses a double wall of insulation to keep heat in, and eliminates the need for double cupping. There will never be situations like the one described above, and you can skip purchasing extra cups and sleeves during your next order of supplies to save your business money. Not to mention, you won’t have to keep as many products stocked, which will make you happy no doubt, as well as Mother Nature.
To Support The Environment: Choose Compostable And Biodegradable Paper Cups
Choosing recyclable coffee cups is the first step for choosing eco-friendly products, but if you wish to take it to the next level, be sure to choose biodegradable and compostable paper cups from MrTakeOutBags.com. Biodegradable means that the product will completely break down and will simply return to nature, without sitting in a landfill contributing to pollution; compostable means a product will not only break down but will actually turn into nutrient-rich food for our soil. If minimizing your carbon footprint is important to you, then you need to use these eco-friendly paper cups in your shop for hot and cold beverages.
To Make Your Business Stand Out: Look For Unique Colors And Designs
Your business needs a certain brand image to stick out from the sea of other shops. You need to decide what makes you special, what you support, and what you wish to convey to customers. If you support eco-friendly products, then look for natural kraft coffee cups with the green product stamp. You can also look for coffee cups with unique designs with vibrant colors, coffee cup icons, and swirls, to set your shop apart from those that use all white cups. All colorful cups are made using water-based inks, and with mostly renewable resources, so you don’t have to sacrifice eco-friendly for appearance.
We are usually told that we can’t have it all; If we want practical and safe, we need to sacrifice style; If we want eco-friendly, say goodbye to saving any money, etc. But you can have it all. Most coffee cup products at MrTakeOutBags.com combine environmentally friendly components with other features. In the very least, all products are recyclable using mostly plant-based materials so you won’t have to add to the landfills whether aesthetic, cost-savings, the environment, or your customer’s safety is your main conc
If you’re hosting a holiday dinner this year, the look and feel of the table sets the tone for the entire evening. And for many American families, the feast is the center of the holidays. Who said that setting a picture-perfect table needed to be pricey? There are many attractive, high quality table pieces that happen to be disposable – like glassware, cutlery, and plates. Opting to use disposable items not only saves you money (hello, extra holiday gifts), but it also reduces clean up time, which in turn increases family time.
Disposable Wine and Martini Glasses
Disposable plastic wine and martini glasses bring all of the class and sophistication you want for a holiday cocktail hour or catering event, only without the possibility of dangerous broken glass. Plus you spend no time at the sink scrubbing dishes later. Concerned about the amount of waste produced? Not to worry, our plasticmartini glasses, as well as ourdisposable wine glasses, are recyclable. Keep a few colorful, metallic markers on hand and encourage guests to personalize their glasses. It’s unique and helps avoid drink mix-ups.
Tip: Step up your presentation by serving updessert in the martini glasses. Mousse, parfaits, sundaes, and pudding all work perfectly.
Serving Plates
Disposable plates can be just as durable as their formal cousins, but minus all the time it’ll take you to wash the fine china this holiday season. Corrugated, disposable plates give the same feel as reusable plates, provide the same sturdy hold, but can be tossed in the recycle bin after using. We bet your guests may not even notice that they are eating off of recyclable dinnerware. Some of the more elegant options, like thesesquare black plates, provide an elevated look comparable to fine dining establishments.
You really can have it all.Disposable flatware is chic, it’s convenient, and it won’t break the bank. In addition, there is a multitude of options. For a traditional look there are thesilver style utensils. For the environmentally conscious there iscompostable flatware. And for those who want a modern look there is theReflections cutlery line. No need to polish Grandma’s old silverware this year!
Tip: No table is fully set without serving ware. Ladle sauces and serve slices of pies withthese fine utensils.
Be prepared for lots of “oohs” and “ahhs” this season when your guests see your table scape and then learn that it’s all disposable.
Get ahead on your holiday decor planning and order everything you need fromMrTakeOutBags.com.
It was a few months ago for my father’s birthday when my mom had a huge dinner with all the fixings and the whole family over. There were 27 of us.
Anyways… outside of supervising the TV remote, the other way I contributed to this event was by bringing a couple dozen take out containers with me.
And like I said, when I showed these containers to my mom… you would have thought I was Ed McMahon with a 6 foot oversized check. She absolutely L.O.V.E.D. them.
You see, Mom doesn’t let anyone leave her house without first getting some leftovers to take with them.
Since I know this (and very much condone it for personal reasons), I “borrowed” a couple dozen Twin Lock and Bio Pak containers from our Sample Room here at MrTakeOutBags. (Sorry boss – it was for research purposes.)
And here’s the thing: besides my mom, all my other relatives crowded around and were talking about how cool these take out containers are. I had to laugh. Who would have thought these containers would be the talk of the the party?
So, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, you bet I’m going to “borrow” , I mean buy, more of these to go boxes to take with me.
For you and your business, these take out boxes can work just as fantastically. We all understand that to go containers are the kings of take out and Leftover Land. That’s why choosing the right one for your establishment is key.
Yet oftentimes, clients ask me the difference between the Twin Lock and Bio Pak boxes. Or they’re curious which one to go with, because they do appear to be quite similar.
You see, BOTH of these boxes are:
– leak resistant so you can put sauces right in it
– hold any type of food – hot, cold, wet, dry, it doesn’t matter
– microwaveable so your customers can toss them right in mic
– made in the USA
– pre-formed and nested so they’re quick and easy to grab and use
– one piece that doesn’t require you to stock and keep track of lids
– stackable giving you more surface area to work with
– leave a great final impression with your customers as they take them home with them
– limit wasted space because they fold down unlike clamshells or most containers with lids
So, with all those similarities, you too might be wondering…
“How are they different?”
Well, here’s how the two stack up:
Vents
This is probably the first noticeable difference between the two. The Twin Lock take out boxes have optional vent holes that make them especially perfect for fried foods like chicken or fish. That way heat can escape and your delicious meal isn’t transformed into a soggy mooshy mess.
The Bio Pak however does not have optional vents.
Colors and Designs
Both product lines come in numerous sizes usually denoted by a simple number. For example #1, #3 or #8. Similarly, both offer their boxes in colors white, black and kraft brown.
However, Bio Pak takes it a step further by offering:
– and a fully compostable option with the Bio-Plus Terra
Closure
The Twin Lock container features a twin locking closing style that makes it super easy and quick to close – even with just one hand. You merely fold one side down on top of the opposite side and push down. Done. (I shot this video with one hand holding my phone.)
On the other hand, Bio Pak has a hook and lock top similar to a bakery box. So you would take the one “hooked” side and slip it through the slit on the other side. Easy enough, but probably requires two hands.
Eco Friendly
Let’s talk about Mother Earth.
This is probably where the Bio Pak take out boxes shine the most. Now because Bio Pak has several different lines, some are more eco friendly than others. But all of them are, at bare minimum, recyclable. Some lines, like the Bio Pak Terra are even compostable.
The Twin Lock containers, however, are not recyclable.
Price
When it comes to price, these two guys are just about neck and neck with the Twin Lock being perhaps a few pennies less expensive per box on most sizes.
So, there you have it.
Each to go box has it’s own pros and cons. But depending on what’s most important to you or the major problem you’re having with your current container, hopefully this article has helped you figure out what’s your best solution.
And, by the way, if you need containers right now or soon, here’s where to get them…
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2013, Americans generated approximately 254 million tons of trash, and recycled and composted about 87 millions tons of materials. Americans are throwing out more than they are reusing, and many businesses are trying to swap those numbers around and provide consumers with more options and products that are actually good for the environment.
One such product that is used in the millions in the U.S. is the take out container. So many of these products are made from environmentally toxic plastics and styrofoam, and they aren’t healthy for us either. But these products can actually be beneficial to the environment, and many manufacturers are following this eco-friendly path with solutions like these:
Biodegradable take out containers equal less pollution in the environment, and cleaner, less toxic air to breathe.
The creation of biodegradable plastics, paper and other materials do not inflict any harm to the Earth when recovering fossil fuels. In addition to much less aggravation done to the environment, this process also emits much less greenhouse gas and carbon emissions into the air. Non-biodegradable products require oil to manufacture, and according to the EPA, 42% of greenhouse gas emissions are from the harvesting of materials and food, production, and transportation of goods. To support the eco-friendly movement, look into using only biodegradable products for your business, such as biopak take out boxes, bags, coffee cups, and more.
Compostable take out containers actually nourish the soil and provide cleaner, natural methods for fertilizing and growing our plants.
Composting is the natural breakdown of organic materials into high quality soil that provides a bounty of benefits. Composting, whether it is from recyclable material or old food scraps, increases the nutrient content in soil, increases the soil’s moisture retention, eliminates the need for chemical and man-made fertilizers, and also prevents methane emissions from landfills, giving us and our environments cleaner air. A good example of compostable take out containers can be found in sugar cane fiber take out boxes which are fully recyclable, biodegradable and, of course, compostable. There are many plant-based sources that provide high performance without petro-chemicals so make the switch to compostable food containers and support a healthier environment.
Reusable and recyclable take out containers mean less waste entering the landfills, and more room for agricultural growth and cleaner air.
Recycling is the most effective way to reduce waste, because it eliminates the new production of materials in the first place. Making a new product requires a lot of energy and raw materials taken from the Earth. It must then be fabricated and transported to wherever it will be sold, furthering the amount of pollution entering the atmosphere. If you own a business in the food service industry, consider using only reusable and recyclable take out containers for your day-to-day needs and for customers. Choose to invest in eco friendly food packaging methods and encourage others to do the same.
There are simple switches and decisions everyone can make every day that all lead to a healthier Earth and cleaner air, starting with the types of products we use in our businesses. For more products and ways you can create a completely environmentally-conscious business, check out MrTakeOutBags.com, a company making eco-friendly the “newest” thing.
Whether you specialize in custom wedding cakes, French desserts, or simple baked goods like donuts, cookies, and cupcakes, you undoubtedly are constantly buying bakery supplies. One crucial product to your bakery business that comes at an inexpensive cost through a wholesaler, is food service tissue. It can make cleanup so much easier and faster, and relieve the customer of any mess as well.
If it is important to choose a high quality product that is environmentally friendly as well as practical for your everyday business needs, then this bakery supplies item is for you.
Bakery Tissue is Eco-Friendly And Healthy to The Environment.
Although it may seem like an artificial product, food service tissue can actually be good for the environment. Many bakery supplies get thrown into the trash after a single use, and then sent into a landfill where they don’t break down, and help further pollute our Earth. However, there are many high quality bakery tissues that are designed to be biodegradable and compostable, which means they won’t inflict any harm on the environment and won’t contribute to the waste in our world.
Tissues Make Cleanup Faster so You Can Get Back to What You Love–Baking!
Bakery supplies should make your life easier, especially when the demands of running a business, greeting customers, and making the products leaves you with little extra time. Food service tissue made for bakers helps cut down on your cleanup time, so you can spend it on what really matters–your business, your customers, and baking. This is also where the importance of choosing high quality, eco-friendly tissue comes in; since you and your customers throw this item away–to save time from washing–it is important that they don’t add to the waste entering our landfills.
Tissues Protect Yourself, Employees, And Customers From Passing Germs And Bacteria.
Cold and flu season means that there will be at least one or two people walking into your bakery on a daily basis with the cold. They may be sniffing, coughing, or stopping their runny nose, and you should be protecting yourself, employees, other customers, and baked goods from catching the illness as well. Use a product that can help minimize direct bodily contact–which is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. Especially when there are inexpensive and easy-to-use options, like bakery tissues. Tissues can be used to line boxes and containers, as well as to hand baked goods to customers.
If you wish to compliment your love for baking with bakery supplies that are practical, useful, time-saving, eco-friendly, and help to keep everyday food handling sanitary, check out the bakery tissues from MrTakeOutBags.com.
While they’re strong, super supportive and attractive bags…
Sometimes they leave folks scratching their heads when it come to determining the right size bag to go with.
So, the geniuses that we are, we thought we’d put together this little video to hopefully help you understand.
Check it out or read the breakdown below…
So, if you’re not into videos and are more of a reader like myself, here’s the long and short of it…
The bags I’m talking about, once again, are the Super Wave and Ameritote bags.
While these two bags are very similar to one another, the obvious difference is that the Super Wave bag has it’s handles “cut out” of the bag itself. This is what’s called a Die Cut Handle. And on the other hand, the Ameritote bag has two soft loop handles securely attached to it.
And compared to others bags, having these types of tops makes them super easy to load because nothing gets in your way.
You may recognize them from places like the Cheesecake Factory, Qdoba and Wendy’s.
One of the reasons they’re so popular is because they are 2 to 3 times as thick as regular T shirt bags or “Thank You” bags that you’re probably familiar with.
What that means to you is they won’t tear or split like a T shirt bag. You see, these bags are made of a unique blend of both high density and low density poly so they won’t tear. And so, they can hold much more weight inside of them.
The other great feature about these bags (and the cause of sizing confusion) is that they have a BOTTOM GUSSET which gives them a flat bottom.
So, first off, you might be wondering… “What’s a gusset”?
A gusset is just a fancy schmancy word for the extra material that’s inserted into a seam to add width or depth to a bag.
So, here’s the thing. Bags NORMALLY have their gussets on the vertical sides of the bags…
However, both the Super Wave and Ameritote bags have their gusset on the bottom.
And what this bottom gusset does is that it allows your to-go boxes or containers to sit flat inside the bag. That way your food doesn’t tip over or spill out.
That even reminds me of another great feature of these bags… there’s no bottom seam. That’s right. NO SEAM. So even if the bag bumped into something and food spilled out of the containers inside, it won’t leak out of the bag all over the place.
So, now that we understand that… let’s talk about these sizes.
You see, because the gusset is on the bottom and the sides are now “pinched” (without a gusset), the inner space is going to contract as you open the bag up.
As you can see from the image below, the length of the bag is going to get smaller and change shape as you open the bag and place a box in it.
For example, let’s look at a 15 x 14 x 5″ super wave bag.
And just so you know, the order of those #’s are… Length X Height X Bottom Gusset. So, this bag is 15″ across, 14″ high, and has 5″ bottom gusset. Capisce?
So, while you might think you have 15″ to play around with… you don’t. Like we said, the length will contract in. With this size bag, it will actually only fit a box or container that’s 10 x 5″ or less.
Here’s how to figure out what size take out bag will work for you…
Because the sides don’t have any gussets, more or less, all of the available space you’re going to get is going to come from the length of the bag. Remember, the first number.
And because there’s two sides to the bag, you would just double the length to get the total maximum area that a particular bag size will fit.
Let’s go back to this example of the 15 x 14 x 5″. So 15 multiplied by 2 gives you 30″.
So, for a box to fit inside this bag, the total perimeter (or measurement going around the entire box) would need to be equal to or preferably less than 30″.
Let’s do the math on a box that’s 10 x 5″. Adding all 4 sides together (10+10+5+5) gives me 30″. Whollah.
So, there you have it. I’m hoping we were able to clear up any confusion or uncertainty about these take out bags.
But, as always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate in giving us a call at 888-321-2248 and we’ll be more than happy to help.
And, in case you’re thinking these bags are pretty sharp, we have them in an “Enjoy” print, plain white, and of course we can custom print them however you’d like them
Especially nowadays in this uber politically correct world we live in. How dare we judge someone or something by it’s OUTWARD appearances, right?
So, here’s a question for you…
Despite probably being told NOT to judge people or things by their appearances…
Do you still do it? Do you judge by appearances?
If I was a betting man (which I’m not) AND if you were brutally honest with yourself…
Chances are the answer is YES – you more than likely pass judgment based on appearances all day long.
But, look. I’m not here on the other end of this article wagging my condemning, self righteous finger at you. I’m in the same boat as you.
You see, we all do this. We ALL judge based on appearances.
But, listen, it’s not your fault. It’s our human nature and it’s essentially hard-wired into us.
So, whether we like this or not, is beside the point.
You can either fight and kick and try to swim against the current of human nature… or… you can harness it’s power and strength to your advantage.
Sooooo, what does this have to do with your business?
Before we jump into that in a minute…
Let’s look at a pretty cool experiment done several years ago that exemplifies this exact point of snap judgments based on appearances.
Have you ever heard of Joshua Bell? He’s a world renowned violinist. Just to sit in the nose bleed section of an amphitheater and hear this guy play, you’re paying upwards of $100. No joke.
I heard him play here at the Pittsburgh Symphony a few years back. And let me tell you… this guy is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. What he can do with a violin will make your jaw drop.
So, here was this experiment.
Teaming up with the Washington Post, he dressed in blue jeans, a T shirt and topped off his attire with a baseball cap.
Standing in the lobby of a busy D.C. metro during rush hour, he started to play his world class music to passerbys in exchange for tips.
I mean here was the chance to stand 5 feet from this world famous violinist and experience his music. You couldn’t have had a better seat if you dished out $1,000 for a balcony seat at Carnegie Hall.
So I’m curious. How many people do you think stopped to take it all in?
How much in tips do you think people poured into his violin case sitting on the ground in front of him.
Surely, blue jeans and a T shirt wouldn’t skew people’s judgment. I mean they can hear how great the music is, right? Surely that will be proof enough and reason to shrug off his less-than-professional look.
Let’s take a look and see what happens…
So, how much did he take in that day, you ask.
A whopping $32. 17. That’s right, 32 measly bucks.
So, we ask WHY did he make so little?
It certainly wasn’t the music. He played the same genius-caliber music he plays to standing room only crowds in theaters around the world.
The answer is his APPEARANCE and the PERCEIVED VALUE people placed on him.
In an instant, as people walked by, they consciously and unconsciously “sized up” Joshua by his appearance.
You see, visual cues are one of the major determinants people use when assigning value to something.
I guess it’s for this same reason that people, when interviewing for a job, don’t show up in shorts and flip flops, right?
As Al Ries and Jack Trout famously state in their book, The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, because our perception is how we experience the world, it’s all we have.
So, when it comes to your business, rest assured, people are passing judgment and assigning values merely on appearance. Whether it be consciously or unconsciously.
Opinions are being formed based on the look of your business, the decor, how employees are dressed, and of course…
Based on your PACKAGING.
Is it fair? NO.
Will people continue to do it? ABSOLUTLEY.
Now, you’re obviously a smart and savvy businessperson already and understand that packaging and branding is important. Otherwise you wouldn’t be a client or subscriber of MrTakeOutBags.
But, if you’re ever looking to add to your perceived value and marketing efforts or have any questions about custom printing your packaging, give us a call at 888-321-2248. We’d love to talk packaging and help you explore some possibilities.
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When ordering online, I’m willing to bet (and I’m not a betting man), that at least one of these questions crossed your mind. If not all of them.
And rightly so… right? They’re all valid questions.
So, let’s jump in and tackle those questions and more so you’re well versed and know all there is to know about shipping and how it affects your business.
How to Calculate Shipping Costs
We get asked this question quite often, so we’ve built in a quick and easy way to calculate your shipping costs on MrTakeOutBags.com.
And you can do this without going all the way through the entire “checkout” process of including your address and billing information.
Here’s the way of it…
Obviously, first you’ll need to add all your desired items to your cart. Whatever it is you’re interested in getting.
Once you’ve done that, you just need to click the green “Checkout” button on the top right of the page.
From there, you’ll be taken to a page that displays all the information about the quantities, prices, and items in your cart.
As well, you’ll see in lower left portion of the screen an “Estimate Shipping”button. Click that guy.
From there, all you need to do is enter your zip code in the pop up form…
And whoollahhh, there’s all your options for shipping and their respective costs.
So, now you know what it’s gonna cost to ship. Next, you might be wondering…
“When is it going to get here?”
Great question.
So, while we do have other facilities around the country, the majority of orders will ship from our main Pittsburgh, PA location.
And that said, as long as you place your order before 2:00 PM EST, most orders will ship out that very same day.
So, back to your question of when it’s going to arrive. That will depend on where you live in the United Sates. For most of our clients, it’s going to fall between 1 and 4 days.
For our friends in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and a few really rural patches in the US, it’s 5 days.
Here’s a handy map below to help you identify how many days it will take to ship to you…
So, for example…
If you live in Kansas and place your order on Tuesday at 1:30 PM EST, we’ll get your order out that same day. Now, as you see from our trusty map, Kansas is 3 day transit.
And because you don’t count that initial order day into the equation, you would begin counting Wednesday as Day 1, Thursday as Day 2, and Friday as Day 3. So, your order will arrive on Friday. Just in time for the weekend.
Moving on, let’s talk about a topic or question we get from time to time…
“Do you offer free shipping?”
And with other companies out there “claiming” to offer free shipping, it’s certainly a valid question.
To plainly answer that question… No, we don’t offer free shipping.
But, in response I’d ask, who “truly” offers free shipping? I mean, is there ever really a free lunch?
Look, you’re a savvy businessperson, so you’ve probably realized that the other companies claiming to offer free shipping, have merely moved that cost and added it into the cost of the product. It’s merely an accounting trick.
At MrTakeOutBags.com we try to be more transparent and open.
So what we do is offer very competitive pricing on our products, oftentimes the lowest in the industry, along with a shipping component. From there we will help you to find the best cost and method to ship to you.
If you do a little comparison shopping, you’ll notice that the prices of our product plus shipping COMBINED are LESS THAN other companies that offer free shipping.
On top of that though, there are still a few tips or ways that we can help you with…
How To Reduce Your Shipping Costs
1. Ship to a commercial address
First things first, if you’re able, ship to a commercial address, as opposed to a residential address.
Commercial addresses are defined as having a public entrance along with posted hours of operation.
Depending on the size of the order and where you’re at in the US, you can save between 10 – 20% by shipping to a business location over a residence.
2. Order larger quantities of the same item.
On the right hand side of every product page, you’ll notice a price break at 2-4 cases and a greater price break at 5+ cases.
So, if you’re using a product anyways, why not go ahead and save by getting more of it?
I get it. I realize the UPS driver is drop dead gorgeous. But the more times he’s making deliveries, the more your shipping costs will be.
So, go ahead, order more cases, have your UPS driver put those muscles to good use, and save money. It’s a win-win.
Enough about your UPS driver… let’s move on.
3. Order an overall larger “basket of goods” and receive Weight Discounts.
Why juggle 5 different suppliers and deal with ordering one item here, one item there.
Because here’s the thing… once your order gets above 250 lbs, we get a discount from UPS that we’re more than happy to pass right along to you.
By the way, that discount is typically in the neighborhood of 20 – 25%. (Which is a pretty nice neighborhood to be in.)
And even further up the scale, once we approach or exceed 500 lbs, it begins to make sense to send your order “freight” via carrier shipping.
And because, we’re then shipping 1 large package (a pallet) rather than 27 individual packages, we’re able to drastically slash your shipping costs even further.
However, because it is a pallet, it does need to be unloaded either from a dock or taken off the back of a truck. You see, there are other options available to consider that we can advise you about, such as a “lift gate service” that brings the product down from the truck to the ground and optional delivery appointments that some customers require.
When your order gets to either of these levels, it’s best to call us and we can ensure you get the absolute lowest shipping charges possible.
Now, I realize you may not have had time to explore our entire website before you placed your last order…
But when you do have a minute, take a look around our site, or give us a call at 888-321-2248. We can possibly help you locate other items you need or are using now.
And finally, no conversation about shipping would be complete without answering the question…
“Do you ship internationally?”
So, here’s the long and the short of it… while we do have international clients, we do not ship directly to international locations.
What I mean by this is that we only ship internationally through what’s known as aFreight Forwarder.
So, we’ll ship our client’s order of packaging items to their freight forwarder located here in the US, such as Miami, New York, etc. And the freight forwarder will then consolidate that order along with many other people’s orders into a freight container that’s bound for that same international destination.
So, while this might have been quite a bit of info to digest, hopefully you’ve found it helpful.
However, if still have further questions, please let us know. We’re happy to help.
