Once upon a time, office equipment leasing companies were not exactly easy-going about the way you returned equipment at the end of a lease - items still had to be in good working order, after all - but they had a tendency to be understanding of minor cosmetic damage. Scuffs, scratches, and dings weren't important enough to damage a client relationship, so many firms would be willing to waive … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body. Oliver Wendell Holmes has wise advice for us all. Music has restorative powers, nourishing and supporting the psyche while delighting the ear.To play an instrument is a special joy: ask any musician, amateur or professional, for a first-hand perspective. Shipping … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Saving Money When You Move
"I've been looking for a job for over a year," Stasi said. "I'm thrilled to finally find something actually in my field. The fact I've got to move practically across the country? That's not quite as awesome." A frown crossed her face. "In fact, I'm not sure how I'm going to afford it at all." Moving a small household a long distance doesn't have to be expensive. That's good news for anyone on … [Read more...]
Boston Laboratory Moves: The Best Way To Ship Scientific and Medical Equipment
We've got a question for you: what does all lab equipment have in common? There are two answers to that question. Scientific and medical equipment is (1) fragile and (2) expensive. That makes moving a laboratory a precarious proposition. After investing tons of money into your scientific gear, do you really want to take a chance on it getting damaged in transit, lost, or worse? No, you don't! … [Read more...]