"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 furniture, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Boston: What’s the Best Way to Ship Valuable Items from An Estate?
"I don't know why my Great-Aunt Tonia left me in charge of her estate. I'm the last person who should be in charge of ANYTHING!" Derrick threw up his hands in despair. "I'm just a screwed up college kid, and I'm supposed to have the organizational skills to deal with 100 years worth of her stuff?" Shipping Estates: A Do It Yourself Job? … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Best Way to Move When You Don’t Have A Lot of Furniture
"I'd been out of school for a little over two years," Jenny T. said. "Looking for work, like everyone else. You'd better believe that when I found a job I jumped at it. If that means moving, it means moving - the fact I'm finally getting out of my parent's place has nothing to do with it!" Jenny was leaving her parent's home, but the furniture wasn't coming with her. "I had my bed and … [Read more...]
Boston Collectible Shipping Spotlight: Vintage Metal Lunchboxes
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...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
"I am sure piccolo players don't have this problem!" Maya H. threw her hands up in exasperation. "They get a gig halfway across the country, all they have to do is throw their instrument in their carry on luggage and they're good to go." She looked around her studio in despair. A collection of traditional drums from around the world stood waiting to be packed. "But try being a drum ensemble. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping Displays and Merchandise to Industry Shows and Conventions
NY Fashion Week is certainly one of the most visible and flamboyant signs that it's that time of year again. Fall is a busy time for industry trade shows and conventions. If you're a manufacturer, trade shows and conventions are a good way to get your product in front of buyers. What is the best way to get your trade show displays and merchandise from your corporate home to the event? Many … [Read more...]
Boston Students Back To School: Pack It Yourself or Ship It?
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to pack up all of your gear and head back to school. And here’s a funny fact of life: it turns out that the parents who were all into schlepping your stuff to school during freshman year lose a lot of enthusiasm for the process as time goes on. At some point, you’re going to be handling this move on your own. Make the process as stress free as possible by … [Read more...]
What Did The Kid Forget? The Best Way To Ship Things To Your College Student
The semester doesn't really start until the phone calls come: "Mom! I forgot my hair dryer, my green notebook, and my MP3 player for the gym. I need them all like yesterday! Can you send them to me?" "It's so cold here! I need you to send me more blankets and all of my warm clothes!" "You let me forget so much stuff! I'm emailing you a list and you've got to send it all up here to … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping To The Troops
If you have a partner, family member, or loved one serving in the military, thank you. The job of those who are still at home during an overseas deployment is tougher than anyone knows. We appreciate and honor our men and women in uniform, and all of the people who love them. Our country has been at war for a decade. During that time, countless packages have been sent from here on the home … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Making Leased Equipment Returns Easy!
If you have to return leased equipment, you know what a headache and hassle it can be. Shipping leased office equipment, such as copiers, binding machines, and furniture is neither quick nor easy. Trying to find time to pack these items is tough enough with your busy day. Now imagine the hours it's going to take the find the best, most cost-effective way to ship them! Massachusetts: Leased … [Read more...]