Whether you're a small business owner who needs to make sure your customers get their orders on time and in great condition or you want to ship gifts to your loved ones overseas, working with a packing and shipping company is a great way to make the process simple and stress free. But how do you know which Boston packing and shipping company is the right one for you? Here are some tips to keep in … [Read more...]
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Tips to Pack Furniture for Shipping
Boston's top pack and ship service shares useful tips for packing furniture for shipping. Whether you're packing your furniture for a local neighborhood move or are planning to ship your furniture cross-country, you'll want to keep the following tips in mind: Empty the drawers. We know it seems super convenient to pack your dressers with the drawers full of clothing, but doing so makes each … [Read more...]
How to Take the Stress Out of Shipping Antiques
"The reason people love antiques is because they're one of a kind," Brandi explained. "You can't just go get another one just like this one, because there's not another one just like this one." She patted the antique sideboard waiting to be shipped cross-country to one of her customers. "So yeah, I worry pretty much constantly from the moment an item leaves my shop until I know it has arrived … [Read more...]
The Pet Friendly Small Move
If your household is you and your dog - or you and your cat - planning your next move doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, Boston Pack and Ship can help you make your small move simple and stress free. Here's what you need to know: We can't ship your pet for you. Believe it or not, people do ask us this question regularly. None of the freight … [Read more...]
Packing and Shipping Companies
Three Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Shipped My Computer Home
So here I am in Boston, stuck with a computer that doesn't work. My kid brother back home in Philadelphia says he can fix it for me, no big deal. All I have to do is ship my computer to him. He'll do his magic, ship the computer back to me, and I can get on with my busy life as a college student. Sounds simple, right? Well, here's what I learned along the way: First: Never pack your computer … [Read more...]
When You Need a Great Crate
You've got a valuable, fragile item that you need to ship. It's large, bulky and heavy. What's the best way to package it for transport? Wooden crates are the gold standard for protecting goods in transit. Many freight carriers require that items be crated according to their size and quality regulations. This is because crating provides the highest level of protection for your items, whether … [Read more...]
