As my eBay name implies, I am a thrifty shopper.  I've been at it for years while raising my kids, and now I apply it to my eBay business.  Just like eBay is full of treasures, so are all the stores in your town a treasure chest of free boxes, packing supplies and materials.

Naturally, you won't find everything you need for free, so be sure to check and price shop the suppliers on eBay for bubble wrap and those specialty items you need.  You can, however, use a lot of things around the house, and I have several little tips to make packages lighter with certain packing techniques.

So, let's get started with boxes: