“I thought I was going to be staying in town with my girlfriend over the summer,” Ed said. “But it turns out she has other things lined up and that plan isn’t going to work out. I need to be out of my place by the first. I’ve got exams and graduation and everything going on. What’s the fastest, easiest way to move my stuff back home?” Moving your stuff home at the end of the semester doesn’t … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
What’s the Best Way To Move A Piano in Boston?
For sixty years, Odetta kept her parent’s upright piano in her front room. In that time, hundreds – maybe even thousands! – of children spent their time learning how to tickle the ivories and create lovely music from Odetta. “I would not say I am a music teacher,” the octogenarian protested. “I enjoyed spending time with the children, and we would play music together. It was fun, always – and … [Read more...]
Why Can’t I Just Build A Shipping Crate Myself?
“My husband Greg is always looking for ways to save money,” Amanda said. “Cutting coupons, refunds, discount cards – he does all of that and more. Which is great – I love it. But sometimes he takes the whole being frugal thing to the extreme.” “We had some furniture that we needed to ship to Georgia. When it came time to pack it up, Greg said we didn’t need to pay for custom crating. He’d just … [Read more...]
Boston Senior Spotlight: Shipping Services
“I learned the most wonderful term from a friend who is a museum curator,” Angie said. “De-acquisitioning. I’m not down-sizing, I’m not getting rid of all of my things, I’m just de-acquisitioning.” Over the past two years, Angie has been selling some of the objects she’s spent a lifetime collecting on eBay. She’s sold artwork, including sculptures and paintings, as well as lots and lots of books. … [Read more...]
