The Post Office has raised their rates again. They announced the changes earlier this week. Rates have gone up across the board, with increases ranging from 2.1% to 4.6% and higher hikes for international shipping. Less publicized, but still pertinent to international shippers in Massachusetts, is the news that UPS and FedEx have also both recently raised their rates as well. What does this … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Customs Forms and Overseas Shipping
January 12, 2012 By
"I am in an extremely specialized business. My customers come from all around the world." Judah M., who deals in antique religious books, shakes his head at the pile of papers on his desk. "And with every package that goes out, all of this paperwork has to go with it. Customs forms, tracking numbers, insurance paperwork - it's all part of international shipping, and I hate it! I don't want to … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Sending Packages to Military Personnel Stationed Overseas
December 7, 2011 By
M*A*S*H fans around the world are saddened today, as news that Harry Morgan has passed away at the age of 96. Morgan played Col. Sherman Potter, who did his best to balance military wisdom with kindness while running the 4077. M*A*S*H was set in Korea, but today our military personnel are stationed all around the world. If you need to ship packages to military personnel stationed overseas, … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Fragile Christmas Gifts
November 30, 2011 By
Don't tell anyone, but tomorrow is December 1st. The holidays are approaching fast. It's time to start shopping for the perfect gift - and get it shipped right away, so it reaches your recipient in plenty of time. Remember, there are more packages shipped during the holiday season than at any other time of year. Freight carriers and shipping services experience an incredible volume of … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving From Boston Pack and Ship
November 23, 2011 By
Happy Thanksgiving! We wish everyone reading these words the best of everything the holiday has to offer. May your travels be safe! May your gatherings filled with family, friends, great food and laughter! May the team of your choosing win the football game! Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the many blessings enjoyed over the course of the year. We are thankful to you, our customers and … [Read more...]
Holiday Shipping Made Simple
November 1, 2011 By
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already, but it is! The holidays are right around the corner. This can be the most wonderful time of the year – but as we all know, great holidays can mean an awful lot of work. That means cards to mail, presents to buy and packages to ship – all in time for the big day. De-stress your holiday season by making shipping simple. You can save time … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Electronics – Should You Do It Yourself?
October 24, 2011 By
Whether you're moving your business, personal residence, or sending a student off to school, you know that packing and shipping electronics can be the most challenging part of the process. Why is shipping electronics so challenging? Computers, servers, diagnostic equipment, and other high tech items have some traits in common that make them difficult to ship. To begin with, they're … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping Antique Furniture
October 10, 2011 By
"I never really meant to collect antiques. That's something my parents did, you know? They'd drive up and down the coast, going to little shops and coming back with chairs and ottomans and end tables." Glenn L., who is in his early thirties, grinned. "You know. Old people stuff. Not anything I would do." He laughed. "Then I met my partner, and we moved in together, and we needed … [Read more...]
Boston Collectible Shipping Spotlight: Vintage Metal Lunchboxes
September 22, 2011 By
Lunch boxes have been a part of American childhood for over 80 years. It was in the 1930's that the first metal lunch boxes appeared. However, things didn't get really interesting until the 1950's, when television characters began appearing on the side of lunchboxes. Today, collectors seek out vintage metal lunchboxes, as well as the thermoses that were contained inside. What's the best way to … [Read more...]