Any good substitutes for anti-static bags?

[eflat]

I just listed a bunch of computer components on Ebay but do not have any of those anti static bags to package them in. I assume plastic wrap is a no-no, maybe plain old paper? Any ideas?

 

[EyeMWing]

yellow envelopes, actually, are the best solution. You primarily want to avoid allowing the hardware to contact the shipping materials and any plastics.

 

[tfinch2]

Some people recommend foil. I don't know if I believe it though.

Got a Fry's around you? Just ask the repair desk and the will give you a handful. That's what I always do.

 

[SlitheryDee]

I just went to a local computer shop when I needed to RMA my video card. They gave me an anti-static bag for free.

 

[dighn]

foil sounds like a good choice

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
Some people recommend foil. I don't know if I believe it though.

Got a Fry's around you? Just ask the repair desk and the will give you a handful. That's what I always do.

Yeah, just go to a local computer shop, Fry's if you have one, and ask them for their stuff.

 

[VanTheMan]

Pack a gallon ziploc bag with tin foil and you should be good to go.

 

[Shawn]

hahaha, damn I have about 30 of those stupid anti-static bags. i have no use for them either.

 

[JohnCU]

hmmmmmmmm foil for technical reasons, any charge put on it will remain on the surface.

 

[rhino56]

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