Where to buy proper packaging for RMA shipping a bare HDD?

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I’m sending in a defective HDD, but I need to get a hold of the proper packaging that is acceptable for shipping a bare HDD.

Where did you guys go to get the proper box, ESD (Electro Static Discharge) Bag, and foam for holding the wrapped drive in place?

I went to my local UPS store, and they pointed me to Staples. Staples didn’t have the stuff either, so where do I go to get the proper packaging items?

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From a quick search (not endorsing any vendor below - these are just a few quick examples):

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kingwin-ATS-B68-Anti-Static-Bag-6-inch-x-8-inch-10-Pcs-bag-For-3.5-inch-HDD/35385839

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Pcs-7-x-10-ESD-Anti-Static-Shielding-Bags-Open-Top-for-Hard-Drive-/281489837048?hash=item418a1a0bf8:g:UicAAOSw-vlViTIt

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100pcs-4x6-Static-Shielding-Bags-ESD-Antistatic-Open-Top-Metal-In-NEW-/281596261079?hash=item419071f2d7:g:74kAAOSwofxUgpRL

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Just don’t put a static ZAP on the device when you are handling it; ground yourself first on a metal faucet, etc, each rime you handle it!

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Ah okay. I didn’t think I’d have to go buying each piece separately. Thanks guys!

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Many people use the bags the drives originally come with. Some people unfortunately throw them away thinking they are just a plastic bag which is when you need to go out and buy them :frowning: