"Duncan Phyfe is one of my personal heroes," Ginny said. "He may not be as popular as he once was, but there's no denying the impact he had on American design and early furniture. That's why when I see a Duncan Phyfe piece, if I can afford it, I buy it." "You'd be surprised how flexible the definition of what my wife considers 'affordable' is," Alec laughed. "One way I try to keep the budget … [Read more...]
South Shore Shipping: Get A Free Quote for Your Small, Local, or International Move
One of the hardest things about planning a move - whether you're moving across town, across country, or all the way to the other side of the world - is figuring out the costs. Moving companies are notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to providing accurate, reliable information about what they're going to charge their customers. Hidden fees, add-on charges, and other surprise costs can make your … [Read more...]
Take the Guesswork Out of Shipping: Boston Pack and Ship
"How much does this box weigh?" Sue asked Mark. "I don't know." He picked the cardboard shipping carton up and shook it gently. "Maybe 15, 20 pounds." "How much is that going to cost to ship it?" Mark shrugged. "Beats me!" "Well, how long will it take to get there?" "I don't know that either!" Take the Guesswork Out of Shipping with Boston Pack and Ship As the holidays are … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from Boston Pack and Ship
Happy Halloween from Boston Pack and Ship! We hope that your day is full of 'frightening' fun - ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are lurking around every corner, after all, on this, the spookiest day of the year. But there should be nothing frightening about shipping packages and parcels. Here at Boston Pack and Ship, we're your South Shore shipping specialist. Our expert team can help you pack … [Read more...]
The South Shore Small Move: Save Money, Less Stress
"When I was younger, I tried to look at each move as a new adventure. The places we'd go! The people we'd meet!" Lolly M. laughed. "But after you've relocated 3 or 4 times, some of the shiny wears off. Now, I want the moves to be quick, simple, and stress free." Lolly and her husband, a surgeon, have kept their lifestyle 'purposefully minimalistic' due to their frequent moves. "We have what we … [Read more...]
South Shore: What’s The Best Way to Ship High-Value Items?
"Great things come in small packages - and believe me, thieves know that!" Randall designs and sells custom jewelry pieces from his South Shore home. "I start worrying the minute I send a package to my customer and I can't relax until I know they have it in their hands." Boston Pack and Ship: Take the Stress out of Shipping When you're shipping high-value items, security is always a top … [Read more...]
South Shore Simple: Shipping Artwork, Photos, and Paintings
"The only thing you really have in this life are your memories," Steven said. "The moments you remember for years and years - in my case, 87 years!" At this point in his life, Steven is downsizing in preparation of moving in with his oldest daughter in Boston. "I'm only keeping the most important things," he said. "All the rest I'm sending to my children and grandchildren so they can enjoy … [Read more...]
South Shore Shipping: Three Tips to Make Holiday Shipping Simple
We hate to be the ones to break it to you, but Christmas is right around the corner. As of this morning, there are less than 90 days until Christmas. If you want to make sure your holiday gifts get to their destination with plenty of time to spare, the time to start planning, selecting, and shipping starts now. This is especially true if you're shipping gifts internationally, or shipping gifts … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Ship A Tablet Computer?
"My daughter called me from college absolutely frantic. Of all the things to leave behind, she left her Kindle Fire tablet here. And she can't go to sleep without it - she uses it to read herself to sleep every night. So I've got to ship it to her - but I'm worried it's going to get broken or stolen!" What's the Best Way To Ship A Tablet Computer? Whether you're shipping a Kindle, an iPad, … [Read more...]
South Shore Long Distance Moves
"When I heard I got the job, I was so excited!" Derrick said. "The opportunity to work with one of the leading companies in my industry - I never dreamed I'd have a chance like this. But then it hit me. How was I going to tell my family that we were going to move to Switzerland?" International and Long Distance Moves: Your South Shore Moving Company Getting your family to move overseas can … [Read more...]
