Okay so I asked this a while ago on a more computer related forum and most people thought it was a stupid idea but I'm skeptical. I still lean towards the "It's a good idea, as long as ..." side. I'm definitely not saying I'm right though, I just wanted a few more opinions.
Just say I'm shipping RAM, or a CPU. I don't have any anti-static bags and I can't source any. Is there anything wrong with carefully wrapping hardware in foil to protect it from ESD?
Please note, of course if it's a motherboard or any type of board/device that has an internal power supply, it would have to be removed for obvious reasons.
A second concern is (and this is once again more relevant to a motherboard for example) if the foil is pressed onto the back of a device which has many sharp solder through-hole points on the back, in transit foil my catch, pull off and stick to the joints. This could cause a short/damage once the device is powered up if not caught.
However, for a CPU or some sticks of RAM, wrapping them in foil like a nice sandwich would be okay, right? If not, why?