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• # re: Online retailers and gift wrapping

  As an online retailer, we don't offer gift wrapping but plan to in the near future. This story along with Michelle Malkin's is good to hear. Just goes to prove that the big guys can't be bothered to give personal attention anymore and only go for the most expedient.
  
  We were using peanuts, but haven't used styrofoam peanuts in years. Corn starch peanuts have been around for more than eight years and cost no more than the styro ones - and they disappear when soaked in a pail of water!
  
  This year we made use of the inflatable bags in most of our orders. The stuff is completely recycleable and costs about the same as peanuts - and it's so much easier and cleaner to use.
  
  

  Left by Ed at 12/17/2004 1:53 PM
• # re: Online retailers and gift wrapping

  Ed, it would be nice if the big places like Amazon and Wal*Mart would let people know exactly what they were buying. I would be horribly embarrassed if I had selected "gift wrap" and the blue burlap bag had shown up at a friends door. :-\
  
  BTW, how would I know if the peanuts were corn starch or not? Just drop some in some water and see what happens?

  Left by Michael Eaton at 12/17/2004 6:31 PM
• # re: Online retailers and gift wrapping

  Styro or plastic peanuts make a distinctive squeak when rubbed between two fingers. They usually have a shiny appearance as well. Cornstarch peanuts tend to break when rubbed between the fingers and have a non-shiny surface.
  Or, as you suggest, just wet one with some tap water and see what happens.

  Left by Ed at 6/23/2005 11:38 AM

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