# Box protectors for vinyl figures, 20 pack > Clear cases that keep window boxes crisp. - Protection, Best value - Typical UK price: $12 to $20 (a typical band, not a live price) - Platforms: Whatnot, eBay, Vinted, TikTok Shop, Depop, Etsy - Orders a week: 0–2000 - Checked October 7, 2026 Collectors pay for the box as much as the figure. A protector guards the corners and the window against crushing and scuffs, on the shelf and in the mail. ## Setups - [Anime figure garage for TikTok Shop and eBay](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/anime-figures-tiktok-shop): Box protectors, double-wall cartons, a ring light and a tripod for selling boxed anime figures and blind boxes in short TikTok videos and on eBay. - [Toy and collectibles live selling setup](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/toy-collectibles-live): Box protectors, double boxing and coded shelving for selling construction sets, die-cast cars and vinyl figures live on Whatnot and on eBay. ## Boxed vinyl figure sellers Protectors suit you if you sell boxed vinyl figures, such as standard 4-inch window-box figures, on eBay, Mercari or Whatnot toy shows. Collectors grade the box as hard as the figure, and a crushed corner can take a good chunk off the price. A 20 pack covers a small collection or a month of steady sales. At dozens of boxed figures a week, buy in bigger lots and protect stock the day it arrives instead of the day it sells. ## Matching 4, 6 and 10-inch boxes Each protector fits one box size. The common ones fit the standard 4-inch window box; 6-inch, 10-inch and deluxe boxes need their own size, so measure the box and compare it with the inner size in the listing. Choose clear PET plastic with a tuck lid at both ends and a protective film you peel off before use. Thicker plastic, often listed at around 0.5 mm, resists dents better than thin sheet. Protectors should arrive flat. Flat packs ship for less, and you fold each one around the box, which takes about a minute the first few times. ## Folding one on and shipping it Fold the protector along its scored lines, slide the box in from the end and close both tuck flaps. Keep the window facing front so you can photograph the figure without taking it out. To ship, wrap the protected box in bubble wrap or honeycomb paper and set it in a double-wall box with an inch or two of padding on every side. The protector stops scuffs; the outer box and padding stop crush damage. ## Bubble wrap, tubs and double-wall boxes A long roll of bubble wrap is the fallback. It cushions the shipment but does nothing for scuffs and shelf wear, and tape on bubble wrap can lift the box print if it touches it. Clear stackable storage tubs hold loose or out-of-box figures well. Put out-of-box stock in tubs and anything sold as mint in box in protectors. Double-wall boxes are the outer layer for a multi-figure order; with a protector on each, the boxes inside stop rubbing against each other. ## Cost per figure At $12 to $20 for 20, each protector costs roughly 60 cents to $1. On a figure that sells for $20 or more, one avoided partial refund for a dented box covers the pack. You can reuse protectors. Keep them on display stock and ship them on, or include the protector in the sale and show it in the listing photos. ## Common mistakes - Measure the box and match it to the protector's inner size; a loose fit lets the box slide and scuff inside. - A protective film left on turns the case cloudy in photos. Peel it before you fold. - Tape stuck straight onto the window box can tear the print, so tape the protector or the outer wrap instead. - In a poly mailer, a protected box still crushes. Ship it in a box with padding all around. - Fold along the marked lines; folding against the scores weakens the corners. ## Guides - [How to ship Funko Pops without crushing the box](https://sellersetups.com/us/guides/post-funko-pops): Collectors buy the window box as much as the figure. A protector, outer box and void fill keep corners sharp and the window clear in transit. ## Questions ### Do these fit 6-inch or 10-inch figure boxes? Standard packs fit 4-inch window boxes. Bigger boxes need protectors made for that size, so check the inner dimensions. ### Are box protectors UV resistant? Some are sold with UV protection, many are not. If your shelf gets sun, choose a UV-rated protector or move the shelf. ### Do I need a protector if I ship in a box? The outer box stops crushing. The protector guards against the scuffs and corner wear that build up on the shelf and in transit. ### Can I sell the figure with the protector on? Yes. Say so in the listing: collectors of boxed figures like them to arrive already protected.