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+ | # Get a box. The USPS flat rate priority mail boxes are ideal (''13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375", 345mm x 301mm x 85mm'') [http://www.usps.com/shipping/flatrate.htm] | ||
+ | # Fill it (most of the way: leave a little room for future contributions) with electronics junk and treasures. | ||
+ | # Get a small notebook. Print out the recipient conditions (from the [[Main Page]]) in the front. | ||
+ | # Assign the box a short ''code name'' for tracking purposes. We suggest using the name of a city and not a name that describes the contents, which may change dramatically. Write the box code in the book or on its cover. | ||
+ | # Optionally add information about where the box was started and who donated the goodies. | ||
+ | # Write the names and websites of a couple of proposed recipients in the book. | ||
+ | # Offer your box to someone (see [[How to offer a box]]). | ||
+ | # Once you've got a willing recipient, send off your box. | ||
+ | # Once the box is sent, update the [[Box Tracking]] page to add the code name you've assigned to the new box. |
Revision as of 18:14, 4 April 2009
How To Start A Box
- Get a box. The USPS flat rate priority mail boxes are ideal (13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375", 345mm x 301mm x 85mm) [1]
- Fill it (most of the way: leave a little room for future contributions) with electronics junk and treasures.
- Get a small notebook. Print out the recipient conditions (from the Main Page) in the front.
- Assign the box a short code name for tracking purposes. We suggest using the name of a city and not a name that describes the contents, which may change dramatically. Write the box code in the book or on its cover.
- Optionally add information about where the box was started and who donated the goodies.
- Write the names and websites of a couple of proposed recipients in the book.
- Offer your box to someone (see How to offer a box).
- Once you've got a willing recipient, send off your box.
- Once the box is sent, update the Box Tracking page to add the code name you've assigned to the new box.