How to properly package a processor

[Eleventeen]

Just a quick question. I just sold a processor on eBay. It came out of some old computer but it still works. So I basically have no idea how to send it without damaging the pins. I have contemplated a few ideas but I doubt any will survive the brutal beating the USPS does on our mail. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Nodsu]

Stick the thing in a piece of styrofoam or something similar to protect the pins, put a run of tape around the sandwich so the CPU can't fall out.

 

[pkroks]

stick it in antistatic bags as well!

 

[Eleventeen]

Seems like it will hold up nice, Thanks.

 

[SOcRatEs]

Just an idea

I have been known to take the socket (same type as cpu) off a dead MoBo and
wrapping it in card board, just like the styro.
Worked for me!

 

[Eleventeen]

Ah, too late now. I already packed it tight. But I will take that into consideration next time I sell a processor. Thanks.