Is it moving time? Moving can be a great adventure. Whether you're pulling up stakes to relocate for work, attend school, or enjoy retirement, there's always the excitement of meeting new people and discovering new favorite places. Moving does have its downside as well: packing and shipping all of your possessions is a lot of work. Every move is different. There are certain categories of … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Electronics – Should You Do It Yourself?
Whether you're moving your business, personal residence, or sending a student off to school, you know that packing and shipping electronics can be the most challenging part of the process. Why is shipping electronics so challenging? Computers, servers, diagnostic equipment, and other high tech items have some traits in common that make them difficult to ship. To begin with, they're … [Read more...]
Boston: What You Need To Know If You’re Moving Overseas
"I've waited my whole life for a chance like this!" Meredith exclaimed. "When I found out I was one of only 4 people accepted into the Advanced Studies program, I was over the moon." She grinned. "Then it hit me: how am I going to move all of my stuff to Australia?" Boston International Shipping Moving is always challenging, but international moves are especially so. There are a number of … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping Antique Furniture
"I never really meant to collect antiques. That's something my parents did, you know? They'd drive up and down the coast, going to little shops and coming back with chairs and ottomans and end tables." Glenn L., who is in his early thirties, grinned. "You know. Old people stuff. Not anything I would do." He laughed. "Then I met my partner, and we moved in together, and we needed furniture, … [Read more...]
Boston: What’s the Best Way to Ship Valuable Items from An Estate?
"I don't know why my Great-Aunt Tonia left me in charge of her estate. I'm the last person who should be in charge of ANYTHING!" Derrick threw up his hands in despair. "I'm just a screwed up college kid, and I'm supposed to have the organizational skills to deal with 100 years worth of her stuff?" Shipping Estates: A Do It Yourself Job? … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Best Way to Move When You Don’t Have A Lot of Furniture
"I'd been out of school for a little over two years," Jenny T. said. "Looking for work, like everyone else. You'd better believe that when I found a job I jumped at it. If that means moving, it means moving - the fact I'm finally getting out of my parent's place has nothing to do with it!" Jenny was leaving her parent's home, but the furniture wasn't coming with her. "I had my bed and … [Read more...]
Boston Collectible Shipping Spotlight: Vintage Metal Lunchboxes
Lunch boxes have been a part of American childhood for over 80 years. It was in the 1930's that the first metal lunch boxes appeared. However, things didn't get really interesting until the 1950's, when television characters began appearing on the side of lunchboxes. Today, collectors seek out vintage metal lunchboxes, as well as the thermoses that were contained inside. What's the best way to … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
"I am sure piccolo players don't have this problem!" Maya H. threw her hands up in exasperation. "They get a gig halfway across the country, all they have to do is throw their instrument in their carry on luggage and they're good to go." She looked around her studio in despair. A collection of traditional drums from around the world stood waiting to be packed. "But try being a drum ensemble. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping Displays and Merchandise to Industry Shows and Conventions
NY Fashion Week is certainly one of the most visible and flamboyant signs that it's that time of year again. Fall is a busy time for industry trade shows and conventions. If you're a manufacturer, trade shows and conventions are a good way to get your product in front of buyers. What is the best way to get your trade show displays and merchandise from your corporate home to the event? Many … [Read more...]
Boston Students Back To School: Pack It Yourself or Ship It?
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to pack up all of your gear and head back to school. And here’s a funny fact of life: it turns out that the parents who were all into schlepping your stuff to school during freshman year lose a lot of enthusiasm for the process as time goes on. At some point, you’re going to be handling this move on your own. Make the process as stress free as possible by … [Read more...]
