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# Fill it (most of the way: leave a little room for future contributions) with electronics junk and treasures. | # 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 [[Participation|Participation Instructions]] and include them with the notebook. | # Get a small notebook. Print out the [[Participation|Participation Instructions]] and include them with the notebook. | ||
| − | # Assign the box a short ''code name'' for tracking purposes. We suggest | + | # Assign the box a short ''code name'' for tracking purposes. We suggest a proper name-- like the name of a city, for example. <BR>Choosing a name that describes the contents is strongly discouraged; contents do evolve over time. <BR>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. | # 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. | # Write the names and websites of a couple of proposed recipients in the book. | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 30 June 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] for boxes within the USA.)
- 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 Participation Instructions and include them with the notebook.
- Assign the box a short code name for tracking purposes. We suggest a proper name-- like the name of a city, for example.
Choosing a name that describes the contents is strongly discouraged; contents do evolve over time.
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.
- Update the Box Tracking page with the code name you've assigned to the new box.
