"My granddaughter wanted a hoverboard because she's eleven, of course she does," Shari said, with a laugh. "But she's in California, and I'm here in Boston, and you just can't ship those things. All of the airlines have said no way, so even if I do wind up flying out there for Christmas, I can't bring it with me - and the Post Office says now, hoverboards can't fly." She shrugged. "At some point, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
International Shipping from Massachusetts Five Star Review
International Shipping from Massachusetts Review I highly recommend Boston Pack and Ship for any long-distance or international moving needs. I was referred to them by another company, so kudos to that company as well. They advised Boston Pack and Ship would be better suited to my shipping needs, and they were. … [Read more...]
Can’t Fly With Your Gift Items? Boston International Shipping Service saves the day!
Hoverboards are the most recent toy to be banned from flying on several major passenger airlines. The popular toy contains lithium batteries, which have been identified as a causal element in more than a few fires; the airlines, acting out of a sense of caution for their aircraft, passengers, and crew, have opted out of transporting them. This leaves people who were thinking about flying with one … [Read more...]
Really Going Home For the Holidays: Boston Student Moves
"If my Dad says "Well, you gave it the old college try" one more time, I'm going to explode," Val said. She'd come to Boston this fall to attend graduate classes, but quickly discovered her program wasn't exactly right for her. "I don't really want to get into too much detail here, but when you know something's not going to work, there's no point in trying to force it," she said. "I stuck it out … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Packaging Service Increases Efficiency
"You have to know what your success condition looks like," Tori said. The Boston entrepreneur has quickly built her small Etsy shop into a thriving jewelry business. "I knew I wanted to work for myself," she said, "and I knew I wanted to keep my expenses and overhead fairly minimal. But I also knew that what makes my business special is me: I'm the one who designs and manufacturers the jewelry." … [Read more...]
Sending Support: International Shipping Do’s and Don’ts
In the aftermath of the terrible terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut and other cities around the world, many Boston residents are being moved to send care packages and messages of support to their loved ones overseas. The urge to send some tangible message of comfort and love is a good one - but you want to be sure your package arrives in good shape. With that in mind, here are some international … [Read more...]
Furniture Shipping in Massachusetts 5 Star Review
I just wanted you to know that working with Boston Pack and Ship was great! You not only made everything easy for me, but you kept me advised of any changes in the schedule. You even provided me with the cell phone numbers of your driver in case I had any questions! From the beginning I felt like you cared about my delivery as much as I did!!! Your customer service is outstanding. I wish more … [Read more...]
Moving Out of Boston Before the Snow Starts
Last winter was hard. No one's arguing that. We shattered every kind of winter related record - the most snow, the most ice, the most freezing cold temperatures, the most cars lost for days at a time under snowbanks, the most temper tantrums about having to shovel again...does any of this sound familiar? If the answer is yes, you might be feeling like the Framingham woman quoted in this Boston … [Read more...]
3 Times You’ll Want a Professional Packing & Shipping Company
It's easy to assume that shipping packages is simple. After all, you just throw your stuff in a box, toss some styrofoam peanuts in there, tape it up, scribble an address on the outside and call for pickup, right? Well, that can work in some instances, but it's not necessarily the best route all of the time. To avoid breakage, lost packages, heartache and expense, you'll definitely want to call in … [Read more...]
Shipping Holiday Gifts Overseas? What You Need To Know
Where did October go? We're seeing all the little kids getting excited about Halloween, and for those of us in the packing and shipping business, that means one thing: crunch time is about to start. The first big rush of holiday gift shipments will come from those who want to send presents to loved ones in the military, Europe, South America, Asia, India, Africa and more. Santa can get all around … [Read more...]
