"Safest" way to redeem
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"Safest" way to redeem
So Transformers will be my first redeemables (it's the only set I went after).
Anybody have experience with the best way to redeem (number of items per order) in terms of safest shipping?
Anybody have experience with the best way to redeem (number of items per order) in terms of safest shipping?
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I have always done all of mine together, I don't think you need to split it up to be safe. The most I ever got in one shipment was four but they were fine.
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scullysdad wrote:I have always done all of mine together, I don't think you need to split it up to be safe. The most I ever got in one shipment was four but they were fine.
Thanks. That makes me feel a little better
I only got 1 of each (so 6 total), but some people on Facebook have been telling me horror stories about their prior redemptions. I was thinking of doing 2-per shipment to be safe.
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I have not gotten any more than one yet, hopefully when my next ones (4) come they are safe.
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scullysdad wrote:I have always done all of mine together, I don't think you need to split it up to be safe. The most I ever got in one shipment was four but they were fine.
Do they ship with a lot of protection or at least sorters?
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POP&lock wrote:scullysdad wrote:I have always done all of mine together, I don't think you need to split it up to be safe. The most I ever got in one shipment was four but they were fine.
Do they ship with a lot of protection or at least sorters?
They use the same sorters that the Funko Shop uses now - those ones that have the tabs so it creates a little space in case of shipping damage. And my Freddy Soda was wrapped in enough bubble wrap to survive a plane crash.
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I've heard mixed things from people with ordering their entire order together. I know its tedious but if I have any redeemables in the future, I'll try to order them separately. My soda and skeleton freddy were shipped in the same 2 pop sorter. Luckily, no damage from the soda (which they bubble wrapped) but it could've easily turned into a disaster.
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It’s ultimately personal preference, you’re not paying shipping for any of them; if it’s a single item it comes “more” protected since there is less margin for error on 2 or more the sorters may not be closed properly or may get caught/damaged. I’ve seen people have damaged with 1 Pop! or damage with multiple redemptions; it’s luck of the draw. I’ve redeemed a total of 6 & mine thankfully have come unharmed, but I’ve seen some that seem like they’ve been through war & back.
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scullysdad wrote:POP&lock wrote:scullysdad wrote:I have always done all of mine together, I don't think you need to split it up to be safe. The most I ever got in one shipment was four but they were fine.
Do they ship with a lot of protection or at least sorters?
They use the same sorters that the Funko Shop uses now - those ones that have the tabs so it creates a little space in case of shipping damage. And my Freddy Soda was wrapped in enough bubble wrap to survive a plane crash.
I really miss the old sorters. The ones that protected all sides and closed from the front. But I am glad they aren't using the "sorters" that Amazon has (small box taped at top and bottom)... I don't think I've received a pop yet in those things that wasn't squeezed to the point of indentions all around just from the seams of the box.
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I don't redeem a lot at once. When I do, I redeem individually. My thinking is that if the box gets damaged and all of them are inside, then you lose the entire batch to damage. I figure that separate boxes have a better chance of surviving and getting at least one in good condition.
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FunkoEmu wrote:So Transformers will be my first redeemables (it's the only set I went after).
Anybody have experience with the best way to redeem (number of items per order) in terms of safest shipping?
I feel it doesn't matter weather you do it separately or all together
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scullysdad wrote:POP&lock wrote:scullysdad wrote:I have always done all of mine together, I don't think you need to split it up to be safe. The most I ever got in one shipment was four but they were fine.
Do they ship with a lot of protection or at least sorters?
They use the same sorters that the Funko Shop uses now - those ones that have the tabs so it creates a little space in case of shipping damage. And my Freddy Soda was wrapped in enough bubble wrap to survive a plane crash.
Good to hear! I like those ones better
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I appreciate all the input. I ended up doing 1-per. I just felt like more in a given box runs the higher risk of bad packing. Nothing really changes bad handling by the delivery companies.
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I have only ever redeemed all in one order. But now that I'm reading more about the decisions of others, it seems more common to split up the redemptions.
I guess I wonder why Droppp does not aggregate redemptions after the period ends. That would allow them to fulfill all items in fewer shipping boxes and save some costs.
I guess I wonder why Droppp does not aggregate redemptions after the period ends. That would allow them to fulfill all items in fewer shipping boxes and save some costs.
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I followed a youtube video which made things really easy to follow and ensure it went to me when redeeming because I was nervous myself.
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I should have read this thread. I redeemed my very first NFT, Scooby Doo. All in one order. Hopefully they arrive safe and sound.
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I’ve redeemed two total so far, and received one.
I think I’ll do one at a time for future redemptions as the one I received arrived safely
I think I’ll do one at a time for future redemptions as the one I received arrived safely
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I should of done one at a time but I got ahead of myself and did my 4 pops in one shipment. Hopefully they all come well
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I didn't even think about redeeming in separate shipments. I just redeemed 6 together for the Scooby set, but I'll have to keep this in mind for my next redemptions.
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I am glad I stumbled across this thread before the redemption time for Avatar Legends, I was going to redeem them all together not thinking I could redeem separately.
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So, the most I have had to redeem from one release was 8 for Retro Cartoons. (I pulled four Flash Gordon from packs, built two royalty since I got so many Epics in packs, and one each of the grail Popeye and Bluto - my best luck!)
I got the shipping notice today and it was split - six in one, two in the other - so it sounds like Droppp and Funko are also aware of how a bigger box would be more likely to be damaged and want to limit that.
I got the shipping notice today and it was split - six in one, two in the other - so it sounds like Droppp and Funko are also aware of how a bigger box would be more likely to be damaged and want to limit that.
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I tried redeeming them all individually for Scooby, and the amount of boxes was overwhelming (I went heavy into that release). They didn’t come in any better than the other releases where I bundled together. I’ll probably just redeem them all together going forward
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I redeemed scooby in 2 and one of my packages came in wrecked for the royalty so I don’t think it matters
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I only redeem 1 at a time. Helps safe guard about transit issues. I know folks who had packages go missing for month the drops. USPS/UPS issue.
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yamster8888 wrote:I only redeem 1 at a time. Helps safe guard about transit issues. I know folks who had packages go missing for month the drops. USPS/UPS issue.
I also did one at a time. I figured it might be safer that way . I love the transformers too so I got the 4 ledgendary ... skippied the grail and royalty just too pricey
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Geescube wrote:Just redeemed jasb all as singles. So 3 sep shipments. Wish me lux
Did the same. Good luck to you.
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So it sounds like best practice is to redeem as singles.
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supertoygiant wrote:So it sounds like best practice is to redeem as singles.
Yeah, so far so good with singles. But if you are redeeming a large amount, UPS might become an enemy...
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jagpop wrote:supertoygiant wrote:So it sounds like best practice is to redeem as singles.
Yeah, so far so good with singles. But if you are redeeming a large amount, UPS might become an enemy...
That’s what I was thinking, more boxes = more chances for UPS to mess up
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Trendkill24hr wrote:jagpop wrote:supertoygiant wrote:So it sounds like best practice is to redeem as singles.
Yeah, so far so good with singles. But if you are redeeming a large amount, UPS might become an enemy...
That’s what I was thinking, more boxes = more chances for UPS to mess up
True. I was thinking along the lines of if one box with 3 pops gets damaged, all 3 are more than likely toast. If they are redeemed separately, if one small box gets damaged, the other 2 are ok. But yes, dealing in large amounts is a gamble. If redeeming a lot, I'd almost opt to have them hold everything at a UPS store and go get them myself.
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I got my first set of NFT Pops almost a couple weeks ago now. 3 Scooby-Doo Pops, packaged together, all came mint.
Any damage just seems like it will be on a case by case basis, regardless of how many you redeem at a time. Just redeem and cross your fingers until they arrive unharmed.
Any damage just seems like it will be on a case by case basis, regardless of how many you redeem at a time. Just redeem and cross your fingers until they arrive unharmed.
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jagpop wrote:Trendkill24hr wrote:jagpop wrote:Yeah, so far so good with singles. But if you are redeeming a large amount, UPS might become an enemy...
That’s what I was thinking, more boxes = more chances for UPS to mess up
True. I was thinking along the lines of if one box with 3 pops gets damaged, all 3 are more than likely toast. If they are redeemed separately, if one small box gets damaged, the other 2 are ok. But yes, dealing in large amounts is a gamble. If redeeming a lot, I'd almost opt to have them hold everything at a UPS store and go get them myself.
That sounds like a decent plan if you go that route
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MasterSplyntr wrote:I got my first set of NFT Pops almost a couple weeks ago now. 3 Scooby-Doo Pops, packaged together, all came mint.
Any damage just seems like it will be on a case by case basis, regardless of how many you redeem at a time. Just redeem and cross your fingers until they arrive unharmed.
My Scooby pops came in good too, I was worried because those are the ones I looked forward to most
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Only redeem 2 at a time to be safe.
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Finally received my Retro Comics and did 2 this time - Popeye Grail and Freddy. Shipping box came dented in the corners but thankfully the Pops inside were fine. I think I'll stick to my prior recommendation of doing one at a time. Small and lightweight boxes get sorted with similar size/weight boxes and less chance of getting crushed by something bigger or heavier.
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I only redeem 1 or 2 at a time. So far since TMNT redeem I only got one damage and it's not because of shipping the pop was sent damage
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I've always redeemed in bulk (meaning all at once depending on the line) and never had a problem. They've always been well packaged.
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Ginzo1622 wrote:I only redeem 1 or 2 at a time. So far since TMNT redeem I only got one damage and it's not because of shipping the pop was sent damage
This seems to be the most common outcome, shipping box arrives fine, Pop inside is damaged.
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I feel the pops you care the most should be single shipping orders. (Even if you have doubles) But even then it's not guaranteed that it will come in undamaged. I feel you just have to be lucky.
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