When you think of a shipping box, what color comes to mind? The odds are pretty good that you thought of brown. The vast majority of shipping boxes are brown. If you send your customers your products in a plain brown box, will they notice? Probably not - the plain brown box is so ubiquitous that it escapes notice. But imagine if you sent your products in a colorful box, with your brand name, logo, … [Read more...]
Boston Student Storage: Did You Bring Too Much Stuff To School?
Moving to Boston for school can be tricky, especially if you've come quite a distance. Lots of students aren't sure what they're going to need, and rather than leave anything they might need at home, bring everything with them. That's when you learn exactly how small student housing is. If there's not enough space in your dorm room or apartment, you need to figure out where you're going to keep … [Read more...]
Packing & Shipping Services for Busy Parents of College Students
Your college student starts classes in just a few days. They're moved into their dorm room, and have already had that all-important pizza run with their new roommates. Everything seems like it's on track and good to go when you get that text: "Mom, I forgot my blue sweatshirt and my favorite socks and also all the supplies I need for my most important class. Can you drop that stuff off?" The … [Read more...]
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Shipping Musical Instruments from Boston
Musicians are passionate about their instruments. This isn't surprising when you consider the sheer number of hours that a musician spends with their instrument. Between practice and performances, the hours add up quickly. Getting your instrument tuned and configured to your exact preferences takes time and pain-staking effort. Musical instruments tend to be very expensive: you can easily spend … [Read more...]
International Shipping Companies in Boston
When it comes to international shipping, most people have three concerns. The first is the availability of reliable delivery service, particularly for destinations well off the beaten path. The US Postal Service delivers packages to 180 countries worldwide; FedEx and UPS go a little further, delivering to 220 destinations. You may be wondering how this works, as by the most recent count, there … [Read more...]
Shipping Companies in Boston for Antiques, Electronics & Household Goods
"I'm moving quite a distance, using my own pickup truck," Dan said. "I can fit the essentials in the bed, and plan on buying some new furniture once I arrive. My plan is to ship the remainder of my possessions to my new address: that way, they'll be delivered to my front door. What shipping companies in Boston ship antiques, electronics, and other household goods?" Shipping household … [Read more...]
International Shipping from Boston
"We have family members all around the world. It's nice to send gifts, but I want to make sure they get there and I don't want to have to spend a fortune. What can I do?" "When I opened my small business, I never thought about international shipping. Now I've got orders coming in from Europe, Africa and even Japan. How do I package and ship my merchandise safely?" International shipping can … [Read more...]
Shipping Antique Furniture: Do’s and Don’ts
Collecting antique furniture is a passion for some, a business for others. Boston is home to some of the world's most interesting antique stores, and you never know what treasures can be found in the Metrowest area. There's a reason why Boston is a destination city for treasure hunters! But once you've found that elusive antique sideboard or a piece of vintage collectible glassware, how are you … [Read more...]
Moving a Small Household a Long Distance: How to Save Money
"I wouldn't say we're minimalists, exactly, but we don't have a lot of things," Linda said. "Everything we have could probably fit in the back of a good sized pickup truck. But I'm not moving from Boston to Chicago that way!" Moving a small household a long distance sounds like it should be easier than moving a home with 4+ bedrooms packed full of stuff. Yet that's not necessarily true. When … [Read more...]
