How to Package Your Console - PUDO Lockers vs. Courier Guy

To ensure your console gets to us as fast as possible, we use PUDO Lockers that are available all over South Africa. They are very easy to use, 100% secure, and get your console to us in Mossel Bay faster than normal door-to-door options.

There are over 2,300 PUDO Lockers across South Africa, meaning there's likely one very close to you (Find a PUDO Locker near you). Whether you are in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, or a quiet corner of the Garden Route, MobiTraderSA handles nationwide logistics to make selling your console entirely seamless.

This comprehensive guide breaks down how our shipping methods work, how to use the PUDO locker system, and how to pack your console securely so it arrives without a scratch.

Comparing Your Shipping Options: The Courier Guy vs. PUDO Lockers

We utilize The Courier Guy and PUDO Lockers to collect packages from anywhere in South Africa. Choosing the right method depends on your daily schedule:

• PUDO Lockers (Recommended for Speed & Convenience): In our experience, PUDO lockers are often faster, frequently delivering a day earlier than door-to-door couriers. They offer ultimate flexibility because you are not tied to a specific time slot.

• The Courier Guy Door-to-Door: A courier driver will collect the package directly from your home or work address. However, you must keep in mind that the driver will arrive during standard delivery windows, requiring you to be available at that location.

Important note: Door-to-door couriers do not supply boxes upon arrival; your console must be fully boxed and packaged before they knock on your door.

How the PUDO Locker System Works

Using a PUDO locker to sell your console is remarkably straightforward if you follow these parameters:

• Get an Instant Offer: To begin the easy process to sell your console, first get an offer on our website: Sell Your PS4, Sell Your PS5, Sell Your Xbox Series, Sell Your Xbox One, Sell Your Nintendo Switch, Sell Your Handheld.

  
  

• The Booking Process: Once you've gotten your offer and submitted it, we book the locker slot and send a unique drop-off code directly to your phone or email.

• The 3-Day Window: You can deposit your package into a PUDO locker 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, giving you complete control over your schedule. However, you must deposit the package within 3 days of receiving your code, or the booking will expire.

• Locker Box Sizes & Kiosks: You can purchase the exact correct box size from any Courier Guy kiosk. Once packed, simply take it to your nearest PUDO locker (choose "Locker" in the menu), punch in your code, place it inside, and close the door.

  
  

• Track Your Package: We will provide full tracking so you can see exactly where your console is and when we collect it out of the locker. We'll also be in contact, letting you know we've received your console.

Using Your Own Box? Here are the Size Limits

Depending on the For PUDO Lockers, the following lockers fit PS5 consoles. It's important to measure your box and ensure it will fit before we book the locker:

• Small (41 cm x 8cm x 60 cm): If you have a small enough box, you can fit Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, Handheld consoles, and PS4 into the small locker.

• Medium (42 cm x 20 cm x 60 cm): Fits original boxes for PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro, PS4 consoles, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and Handheld consoles.

• Large (42 cm x 44 cm x 60 cm): Fits PS5 First Gen original box and accessories

• Extra-Large (42 cm x 70 cm x 60 cm): Only for massive packages. Only a few PUDO Lockers offer XL.

Note: Please package the console in the smallest box possible. This ensures it is packaged tightly packed and won't move/scratch during transportation. Need help? Take everything to your nearest Courier Guy kiosk so they can package it securely for you.

3. How to Package Your Console Securely

A secure package prevents internal component damage, laser displacement, and analog stick drift during transit across South Africa.

If You Don’t Have the Original Box:

1. Visit a Courier Guy Kiosk: You can take your console and its accessories directly to a Courier Guy kiosk for assistance, where professional-grade bubble wrap and the correct-sized boxes are available.

   
   

2. Alternative DIY Packaging: If you are packing at home without the original box, wrap the console generously in multiple layers of bubble wrap.

   
   

3. Securing Loose Items: Use sturdy shopping bags or crumpled packing paper to fill empty gaps inside the outer box.

Crucial rule: Nothing should shift or rattle when you shake the sealed box. Wrap your DualSense controller separately so the analog sticks are not compressed against hard surfaces.

Will My Console Arrive Safely?

Yes, the PUDO Locker system is incredibly safe and efficient. MobiTraderSA deals with over 50 packages a week, and all of them arrive in good condition. The box might pick up a scratch or slight dent, but the contents always arrive safely.

It's very important to package your console as securely as possible and ensure the box is taped closed so nothing can fall out. If you don't have the right packaging material, visit your nearest packaging supplier or Courier Guy Kiosk for assistance.