User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have a iMac 24-inch, M1 2021. Unfortunately the box did not get saved and now I am moving overseas and in need of a box to ship it. Anyone know how I can obtain/purchase a suitable box?
Posted on Oct 9, 2026 8:46 AM
User level: Level 9 (78,350 points)Oct 9, 2026 1:00 PM in response to LillGrodan
LillGrodan wrote:
Thank you for your response. I would however feel safer if there was a way to secure an official Apple product box, as they are specifically for this device. I have on a waitlist for someone to call or contact me from there, I would go to a location, but we are in rural MD on the eastern shore and no location anywhere near us.
This Mac will be shipped on a pallet on a boat, estimated time to arrive in Europe will be a month. I am fearful of damage if not properly packed.
FYI, you will want to avoid placing any packing material on the front glass except at the very edges in order to hold the computer in place. If packing material is placed on the glass (especially the ceter area), then any flexing of the box, or pressure on the box would transfer to the glass & LCD Panel and likely crack it.
You can try checking eBay or other marketplace to see if anyone is selling an original Apple iMac box, but make sure it is for your exact model and it has the complete original materials. Sometimes you may see these boxes appear, but many times such sales are blocked by the marketplace site.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 9, 2026 8:49 AM in response to LillGrodan
LillGrodan wrote:
I have a iMac 24-inch, M1 2021. Unfortunately the box did not get saved and now I am moving overseas and in need of a box to ship it. Anyone know how I can obtain/purchase a suitable box?
I don't know what country you're currently in, but in the U.S. Fedex or UPS stores can pack things for shipment. I would guess they would also just sell you the shipping materials if you wanted to use a different shipper. Wouldn't hurt to ask.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 9, 2026 9:17 AM in response to LillGrodan
The FedEx folks are good. So, in the event you don't get a response from Apple in time, it's an option.
If you're on Facebook, try a neighborhood group to see if anyone has one they might be willing to part with.
User level: Level 10 (244,490 points)Oct 9, 2026 9:57 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
IdrisSeabright wrote:
LillGrodan wrote:
I have a iMac 24-inch, M1 2021. Unfortunately the box did not get saved and now I am moving overseas and in need of a box to ship it. Anyone know how I can obtain/purchase a suitable box?
I don't know what country you're currently in, but in the U.S. Fedex or UPS stores can pack things for shipment. I would guess they would also just sell you the shipping materials if you wanted to use a different shipper. Wouldn't hurt to ask.
If FedEx or UPS does the packing they guarantee that your shipment will arrive intact.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 9, 2026 9:05 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
Thank you for your response. I would however feel safer if there was a way to secure an official Apple product box, as they are specifically for this device. I have on a waitlist for someone to call or contact me from there, I would go to a location, but we are in rural MD on the eastern shore and no location anywhere near us.
This Mac will be shipped on a pallet on a boat, estimated time to arrive in Europe will be a month. I am fearful of damage if not properly packed.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373180