Shipping Antiques: Do’s and Don’ts for Shipping Fragile Furniture & Old Glassware
"My own children were never really interested in antiques," Polly said. "That passion seems to have skipped a generation. But I have a granddaughter, Meredith, who loves older things. Now that she's finally settling into her own place, I like to send her a piece from time to time. But it's always a little nerve wracking, putting antique furniture into a delivery truck. I'm sure the driver tries to … [Read more...]
Preventing Shipping Damage: Shipping Boxes & Packing Materials Matter
Whether you're sending a fragile gift to a friend or have a business that depends on getting customers their shipments in pristine condition, preventing shipping damage is a top concern. As Western Massachusetts' most trusted shipping store, we have some insights we'd like to share with you on how to prevent your items from being damaged while they're being shipped. Shipping boxes are so … [Read more...]
Reliable Shipping Company in Boston
"I have to say it freaked me out a little bit," Amber said. The Boston entrepreneur had been visiting a neighborhood office supply store to handle her business shipping. "Then, one day, poof! This place is gone. No lights on, paper on the windows, obviously closed. And I'd been there just a few days earlier. Obviously I freaked out a little bit about the shipments I'd dropped off - were they … [Read more...]
Packing Tips From Boston Shipping Specialists
If you're going to ship fragile items, such as glassware or pottery, invest in custom shipping boxes. Double walled cardboard shipping boxes provide extra strength and security for your delicate items. In the back of a freight truck, or on an airplane, boxes are stacked on top of each other on the presumption that the boxes are going to be able to support the weight of whatever is in the box on … [Read more...]
Strong Shipping Crates Save the Day for Boston Family
"Our daughter Marie moved to Santa Fe years ago," Paula said. "But if you have adult children, you know how that goes: the kids move out, but their stuff stays with you. That was fine while we lived in Ipswich, where our home was larger. But now that it's just Bobby and I, we're downsizing. If Paula wanted to keep these things, they needed to live with her. We looked into many options to transport … [Read more...]
Why Are Custom Shipping Boxes Important?
Custom shipping boxes provide the best level of protection when shipping valuable, fragile, electronics, antiques and more. We'd like to talk a little bit about why custom shipping boxes matter. Many times people wish to ship their items in boxes that are far from ideal, in the hopes of saving some money. Reusing boxes for shipping may seem like a green option, but it can cause a lot of … [Read more...]
Use a Packing Service To Make Moving Faster, Easier & Cheaper
"I always thought spending money on a packing service was ridiculous," Jeannie said. "That was right up until we moved from Ipswich to Somerville. I didn't think it was all that far, and I guess I didn't protect our television as well as I should have. One cracked big screen later, and I had an expensive new tv to add to all my moving expenses! This time, our daughter's moving into her own place … [Read more...]
International Shipping Company for Boston Small Business & Local Entrepreneur
"The Boston Strong design has been a best seller for our company," says Kerry. His Boston based business creates t-shirts, hats, and tote bags with embroidered emblems. They'd primarily been selling products in the United States, but after Kerry upgraded his website, wholesale orders started coming in from around the globe. "Obviously it is very exciting for us to see these increased sales," Kerry … [Read more...]
Students: Sending Your Stuff Home For the Holidays
As the fall semester draws to an end, many Boston college and university students change their living arrangements. There's nothing like moving to realize you own too much stuff. Save yourself space and the hassle of moving the things you don't need or want right now by shipping packages back home. Ideal for textbooks, out of season clothing, sports gear, and anything else you thought you … [Read more...]
