Originally Posted by
PenniF
If the item is large but light in weight, you might want to think about buying a space bag so that you can reduce the size of the folded quilt and therefore the box. Many people don't realize there is a calculation for "dimensional weight" to figure shipping costs - for items that are large but don't weigh much. Also, sometimes, Fed Ex ground rates can be cheaper than the post office.
You can also use a garbage bag-if it's thin use 2. Way cheaper and for me it was easier to seal then the zip. I taped the bag opening to the vac hose and I made a loop with string and once the air was out I twisted the bag and tightened the loop. I used this method when I was moving cross country for all my fabrics - quilts- linens and clothing. I saved a lot of space in the rental truck