Boston has more than its fair share of colleges and universities. That means over the past thirty-plus years, we've helped hundreds and hundreds of students ship to school, ship things home, and ship packages internationally for a semester abroad. We're experts in helping students lower their stress & save money. Here's what you need to know: Shipping Doesn't Have to Be Stressful We know … [Read more...]
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International Shipping from Massachusetts: How to Save Money
"My daughter is spending a semester abroad," Brandi said, "And she misses some of the comfort food you just can't get over there. Nothing fancy - just mac and cheese, a few things like that. So I put a box together for her - only to discover that shipping it would cost 10 times more than what I paid for the groceries. What am I doing wrong?" Shipping packages internationally can be expensive. … [Read more...]
What Makes One Packing and Shipping Company Better Than Another?
"Maybe it's just me," Lynne said, "but when I'm shipping a computer that I paid over $2,000 for, I want to be sure it gets there in one piece. And that means I have some questions about packing and shipping companies in Boston. Are they all the same? What makes one packing and shipping company better than another one?" When you're shipping a high value item, of course you want to be sure that … [Read more...]