Printable packing checklists

HelperHusky · Cards, comics, DVDs and small collectibles

Use the relevant item checklist, then complete the final shipping checks. These are suggested packing starting points, not physically tested recipes, carrier-approved methods or damage guarantees. Adapt protection to the item’s condition, value and fragility.

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Trading cards

Gather: Clean sleeves; correctly sized holders or inner card box; resealable outer bag; rigid support; suitable mailer or cushioned shipping box.

Match the card name, edition, finish, quantity and disclosed condition to the order. Photograph existing marks before covering them.
Slide each raw card into a correctly sized clean sleeve without forcing the corners. Use holders made for its thickness; do not cram a group into a single-card holder.
Contain the protected cards in an outer bag or inner card box. Keep all adhesive away from cards and sleeve openings; leave an obvious safe opening path.
Add support against bending around raw cards. Prevent edges from sliding into gaps; cushioning in a bubble envelope does not replace rigid support.
For a lot, use a suitably sized inner card box and fill spare space without bowing the stack. Count the cards again before closing.
For graded cards, protect the slab surface, cushion it and use a rigid outer shipping box. Separate slabs so their cases cannot strike each other.
Check the assembly closes without crushing holders or bowing cards. Keep the protection needed for the condition and value.

Comics

Gather: Format-matched comic bags and boards; rigid comic mailer or protective boards and outer box; clean cushioning; packaging tape.

Match issue number, printing, variant and quantity. Photograph the cover, back, spine and disclosed defects.
Use a bag and board that fit the issue without pressure. Keep adhesive off the paper and away from the opening path.
Support both faces and protect vulnerable corners and the spine. A bag and backing board alone are not the full shipping package.
Choose a rigid comic mailer or supported inner pack in an outer box. Keep fold lines, tabs and rough edges from pressing into the book.
For a bundle, bag and board each issue where appropriate, align the books and contain them without a tight strap or tape compressing the stack.
Keep loose accessories separately protected. Fill empty space around the inner pack so it cannot slide or press into a cover.
Close without bending the comic or forcing the spine. Graded, oversized or unusually fragile issues need their own cushioned parcel assessment.

DVDs and other discs

Gather: Sound disc case with intact hub or purpose-made disc holder; clean protective outer bag if appropriate; cushioning; rigid shipping box or protective mailer suited to the packed case.

Confirm the title, edition, region, disc count and included artwork or inserts. Record existing disc and case damage; do not claim playback testing unless you actually performed it.
Handle discs by the edges and centre hole. Keep grit, adhesive and abrasive packing materials away from the readable surface.
For an opened item, check the case hub retains the disc and the case closes normally. Do not insert loose padding that presses on the disc or forces the hub.
For factory-sealed items, keep the seal intact and protect the unopened case; do not open solely to check the hub.
Contain each disc in its own suitable holder. Secure loose extras separately so they cannot scratch the disc or crack the case.
Cushion the case and protect it from bending and crushing with a suitable rigid outer package. Separate multiple cases so they cannot collide.
Check Canada Post’s current disc-specific acceptance requirements before proposing Lettermail. A thin disc, bare case or size result is not approval; choose a suitable parcel option when uncertain.

Small collectibles

Gather: Clean non-abrasive wrapping; separate small-parts bags; shaped cushioning; sound rigid shipping box; void filler and packaging tape.

Match the exact item and included parts. Photograph existing chips, cracks, paint wear and any original packaging included in the sale.
Identify fragile projections, loose joints and delicate finishes. Choose wrapping that will not snag or rub the surface; keep adhesive off the item and retail packaging.
Remove only parts intended to detach safely. Bag each removable accessory separately and keep it from moving against the main item.
Cushion each item on all sides. Support the main body rather than loading a thin projection; keep multiple pieces separated.
Place the wrapped item in a sound rigid shipping box with enough room for protection on every side. A collectible’s retail display box may also need a protective outer box.
Fill voids without crushing the item, bowing its retail box or forcing the closure. Check gently for unwanted movement; do not perform a destructive shake or drop test.
Pause for a separate assessment if the item contains batteries, liquids, magnets or other restricted contents, or is especially fragile or valuable. Verify carrier, route and coverage restrictions.

Final checks for every shipment

Seal the outer package securely with suitable packaging tape. Remove obsolete addresses and barcodes from reused packaging; keep the current address and barcode flat and legible.
Measure the finished, sealed package at its widest and thickest points, including packing, closures and bulges. Weigh the complete shipment with its label. Never round down or remove necessary protection to fit a postal category.
Verify carrier acceptance for the actual contents, packaging and destination. Rigid or fragile goods need special care; domestic Lettermail size limits alone do not establish eligibility.
Separately verify the service’s delivery tracking and any signature requirements against marketplace seller-protection rules. A packing photo or posting receipt is not delivery evidence.
Separately verify insurance or liability coverage, item exclusions, packaging conditions, limits and claims evidence. A declared value is not a promise of coverage.
Check the current quote and label service, destination and return address before dispatch. For merchandise leaving Canada, verify customs and destination-specific rules rather than applying domestic Lettermail assumptions.

Packed length (mm) Packed width (mm) Packed thickness / height (mm) Packed weight (g)

These fields are notes only. No service eligibility or postage is calculated.

Carrier guidance

Official pages checked 13 October 2026. Carrier rules may change. The item-specific steps above are editorial suggestions; the sources support general handling and mailing requirements.

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