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...]
Boston Professionals: The Secret of Simple Career Moves
"When I took this job, I was very excited about the fact I'd be regularly changing positions as the company grew," Sarah said. "I love traveling. Discovering new communities and the people who live there? That's awesome." What Sarah quickly discovered, though, was that one aspect of frequent career moves didn't thrill her nearly so much. "I love traveling. I hate moving. Packing boxes, schlepping … [Read more...]
Out of State Shipping from MA
I am living in Austin and needed to have items picked up at my family's home in Boston and shipped to me. I arranged everything with Bill and Gene over the phone. They coordinated with my brother, packed the breakables better than I could have expected, kept me informed, and shipped everything on-time. Great service. Highly recommend them. … [Read more...]
Choosing a Crating Company in Boston
"Unfortunately, one of our residents passed away unexpectedly. He was here for school, having come to Boston from Indiana." Tom is a property manager, responsible for over 200 apartment units. "His family is obviously traumatized, so we're working with them as much as we can to make this difficult situation easier." Tom did not anticipate that shipping the young man's possessions to Indiana … [Read more...]
Experienced Expats Say Do Your Research Before Making Your Move
As Boston's international moving company, we talk to lots of expats. These individuals have gone on to make lives for themselves outside of the United States, and as such, often feel a responsibility to others who are seeking to make a similar change. When we ask them what advice we should share with anyone planning an international move, one answer comes up time and time again: Do your … [Read more...]
Servers & IT Shipping Boston MA
We use Boston Pack and Ship on a monthly basis to ship servers and other IT hardware for new projects as well as existing expansions. Besides the care they give to the product being shipped, Boston Pack and Ship’s customer service from beginning to end is stellar. They consistently follow up and if there are any issues, they take care of them promptly. Boston Pack Ship, by far, is the best and … [Read more...]
Make Life Easier for Your Pets During Your Move
"I don't have a lot of stuff, so I hadn't really thought about getting in touch with a moving company for my small move," Don said. "I just figured I'd throw everything in the hatchback and it'd all be good to go. But there was just one problem with that plan - my dog, Solomon." Solomon is an All-American mutt. "I know his mother was a Golden Retriever, but the jury's still out on who his … [Read more...]
