“You ask me what I learned from this experience, and I’ve got to tell you, what I learned is that you’ve got to ask questions.” Devin M. is a tall, imposing man, covered with tattoos. He’s also an up and coming fine artist. “I asked this discount chain shipping store if they could ship paintings, and they said, sure, they could do it. So I drove all the way down there and brought in the picture, … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Long Distance Move
“This bureau has been in my family for generations,” Avis said. “It belonged to my Mother, and her Mother before her. She got it as a wedding present; it came from her new in-laws, who were one of the first families to settle in this region. “ She smiled and laid her hand on the heavy, tall wooden bureau. “Now it’s got to travel all the way to California. I need to know it will make it there in … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s the Best Way To Ship Fragile Antiques
“We live in a disposable society. Everything is made to throw away. Paper plates. Styrofoam cups. It all goes in the trash.” Rosalinda is preparing to send a china platter to one of her customers. “It’s nice that there are people who still appreciate the fine old things.” Shipping fragile antique items, such as china platters, lampshades, and fine porcelain, doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
Boston: Don’t Slip Up When You Ship The Copier: Returning Leased Office Equipment Improperly Can Cost You Big Bucks!
Once upon a time, office equipment leasing companies were not exactly easy-going about the way you returned equipment at the end of a lease - items still had to be in good working order, after all - but they had a tendency to be understanding of minor cosmetic damage. Scuffs, scratches, and dings weren't important enough to damage a client relationship, so many firms would be willing to waive … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body. Oliver Wendell Holmes has wise advice for us all. Music has restorative powers, nourishing and supporting the psyche while delighting the ear.To play an instrument is a special joy: ask any musician, amateur or professional, for a first-hand perspective. Shipping … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Saving Money When You Move
"I've been looking for a job for over a year," Stasi said. "I'm thrilled to finally find something actually in my field. The fact I've got to move practically across the country? That's not quite as awesome." A frown crossed her face. "In fact, I'm not sure how I'm going to afford it at all." Moving a small household a long distance doesn't have to be expensive. That's good news for anyone on … [Read more...]
Boston Laboratory Moves: The Best Way To Ship Scientific and Medical Equipment
We've got a question for you: what does all lab equipment have in common? There are two answers to that question. Scientific and medical equipment is (1) fragile and (2) expensive. That makes moving a laboratory a precarious proposition. After investing tons of money into your scientific gear, do you really want to take a chance on it getting damaged in transit, lost, or worse? No, you don't! … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s The Best Way to Ship Electronics?
Choose custom crating for maximum protection when you're shipping electronics in Massachusetts. People who try to save money by re-using old boxes to ship electronics often wind up very sad. Why? It's because old boxes can be structurally compromised, which means they don't offer the same level of protection to your fragile items. If your package is dropped, knocked, or kicked while it's in … [Read more...]
Starting Over: Small Moves in Eastern MA
"By the time you're my age, you expect that you know a thing or two on your own," Bob said. "But it turns out that there were many, many things that I depended on my wife Jillian for. Now that she's gone?" He smiled a sad smile and shrugged his shoulders. "It turns out I don't know nearly as many things as I thought I did." One of those thing Bob's wife Jillian handled was arranging the move … [Read more...]
Boston Bride’s Guide: The Long Distance Move
"I can't believe this is all finally happening!" Lynne's wedding is in five days, and the bride-to-be is very excited. "Matthew and I will be getting married in front of all of our family and friends - and then we are moving all the way across the country ten days later." Career opportunities are luring the couple to Seattle, WA. "It's going to be quite a change, but we're ready for it!" Lynne … [Read more...]
