How do I wrap collector cartridge boxes in plastic wrap

[Pecos Bill]

I've seen this at some gun and cartridge shows but never needed to know till now. Any of you here ever done this and if so what did you use? I've only got 5 boxes to wrap so a major purchase in materials is not in the cards.

I've heard you can use Saranwrap and a hair dryer but haven't got very far with that. Is there a better way? Sems like all I'm doing is heating the air trapped inside the wrap and the stuff won't shrink up very well. Perhaps I'm not being patient enough? My wife's hair dryer is an 1875 watts.

I want to display these so vacuum sealing is not an option.

I'm not a collector I just have some old ammo in its original boxes I'd like to keep from being screwed up.

Thanks, Pecos

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[Pathfinder]

I've seen this at some gun and cartridge shows but never needed to know till now. Any of you here ever done this and if so what did you use? I've only got 5 boxes to wrap so a major purchase in materials is not in the cards.

I've heard you can use Saranwrap and a hair dryer but haven't got very far with that. Is there a better way? Sems like all I'm doing is heating the air trapped inside the wrap and the stuff won't shrink up very well. Perhaps I'm not being patient enough? My wife's hair dryer is an 1875 watts.

I want to display these so vacuum sealing is not an option.

I'm not a collector I just have some old ammo in its original boxes I'd like to keep from being screwed up.

Thanks, Pecos

Don't know if this is in the correct area. If not pls move.

I was going to suggest this.

Foodsaver bags have a clear side and a waffle side - keep the box front on the clear side.

The bags can also be sealed without suction

You can also run the suction to any point you want, and then hit the SEAL button, which can be used to bring the bag snug against the box, but not suck it flat!

There are small bag sealing devices for shrink-wrapping something but they can be costly, or at least extra cost.

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Another suggestion would be the packages of plastic that are sold to put on windows in winter weather instead of storm windows. These are taped on then hit with a hair dryer to shrink it to fit.

[fightingquaker13]

Another suggestion would be the packages of plastic that are sold to put on windows in winter weather instead of storm windows. These are taped on then hit with a hair dryer to shrink it to fit.

That was going to be my suggestion. I've used the ones Home Depot sells with good results. Option B? Get the ziplock bags with the battery powered suction device. Its about $10 for the deal, plus batteries, but those bags give you a total vacuum seal for freezing. Its worth th the money. FWIW.
FQ13

[Solus]

Check with the meat department at the local grocery store.

The meat is wrapped in plastic and heat sealed.  If it is what you need, maybe they can spare a almost used up roll for a customer/

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[PegLeg45]

If you have a party supply store or craft store like Hobby Lobby of Michaels in the area, go check if they have gift basket shrink-wrap (the stuff you see around Easter baskets and stuff at Valentine's Day. All you do is cut it to loosely fit (wrap it like a gift box with one piece of tape on the back to hold it in place) and heat it with a hair dryer. My wife has used it to make gift baskets of jellies and stuff for auctions and at Christmas.

[Pecos Bill]

Solus and Peg thanks for the suggestions. That's something I hadn't thought of.

As for the vacuum bags crushing the boxes is not a problem as the are all full. I want to keep out the moisture and dirt. Using the vacuum sealing bags I sort of backed off that 'cause I'm afraid the bags would leave "flashing around the boxes and they would look and stand wierd. I forgot to mention they were full in the OP. If they were empty then those bags would be just the "cat's meow".

Thanks all of you some great help, Pecos.