Where can I buy some basic boxes to wrap gifts? Like shirt boxes. I know many of the stores have counters but I need to backfill for some purchases and also enjoy doing my own wrapping. Just can't find boxes!! Thanks
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The Dollar Store in Boquete has lots of Christmas wrapping paper and wide ribbon. No paper for other occasions or simpler ribbon there. No gift boxes.
Nancy Burgess > Judy SaccoNovember 23, 2014 at 7:58am
Textiles Chiricanos, across the street from La Reina, has pre-made ribbons, ribbon of all widths and colors, gift wrap paper, raffia, gift bags(paper), gift bags(cloth-different sizes and colors) tissue paper of all colors. Maybe ask for gift boxes there?
I bought some last Christmas at La Riena. They have different sizes, they are whimpy (strength) and not cheap ($).
Debbie Wilson > Carol HurstNovember 18, 2014 at 10:24am
Saw those yesterday. You're right about price and sturdiness, but may have to do in a pinch. I'm learning the game and will just start asking for a box solomente with some purchases.
I can't find wrapping paper and ribbon. Only at the counters where they do gift wrapping, and that's not for sale. What do you do if you want to wrap something you didn't buy at a store that has that service? Perhaps the Dollar Store has those plus boxes. If I see them, I'll let you know.
Debbie Wilson > Judy SaccoNovember 16, 2014 at 8:37pm
Thanks, Judy. I did find some nice Christmas paper and some wired ribbon at Todo a Dollar in David. I remember seeing some gift boxes somewhere about 5 months ago, but like a dummy I didn't get them and now can't remember where. Arrocha is the only place I've found tissue paper and ribbon, Hallmark stuff, but pricey.
My friend told me that some of the counters will give you the materials they would use to wrap but not wrap it if you asked. Haven't tried that, but was able to get small boxes for free. They really wanted to wrap it for me but I just needed the box.
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The Dollar Store in Boquete has lots of Christmas wrapping paper and wide ribbon. No paper for other occasions or simpler ribbon there. No gift boxes.
Textiles Chiricanos, across the street from La Reina, has pre-made ribbons, ribbon of all widths and colors, gift wrap paper, raffia, gift bags(paper), gift bags(cloth-different sizes and colors) tissue paper of all colors. Maybe ask for gift boxes there?
Arrocha sells gift boxes as well.
Good luck!
I can't find wrapping paper and ribbon. Only at the counters where they do gift wrapping, and that's not for sale. What do you do if you want to wrap something you didn't buy at a store that has that service? Perhaps the Dollar Store has those plus boxes. If I see them, I'll let you know.
My friend told me that some of the counters will give you the materials they would use to wrap but not wrap it if you asked. Haven't tried that, but was able to get small boxes for free. They really wanted to wrap it for me but I just needed the box.