Do you have to send a package to colleagues, relatives, or friends overseas? If the answer is "YES" you might be experiencing some strange physical symptoms: a sinking feeling in the stomach, perhaps, or some shaky nerves. But you need fear no longer: international shipping in Boston is not as scary as you may think! Here at Boston Pack and Ship, we can walk you through all of the options … [Read more...]
Should You Build Your Own Shipping Crates?
A box is a box is a box, right? You've got a top and a bottom, four sides and room inside for your stuff. There's nothing complicated about a box -- and a shipping crate is just a big box, right? Well, actually, wrong. Completely and totally wrong. That's why we were recently dismayed by this Washington Post article in which it's suggested that a mover could construct their own shipping … [Read more...]
Boston Packaging and Shipping Companies: Who Can You Trust
In great affairs men show themselves as they wish to be seen; in small things they show themselves as they are. Nicholas Chamfort penned these words at the end of the 18th century, yet they remain true today - and no where do we see this more than in the packaging and shipping industry. So much energy goes into creating an appearance and image -- and hardly any effort is given to the task of … [Read more...]
Facebook’s Newest Face
Boston Pack and Ship recently announced the launch of the company’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/bostonpackandship. In addition to contact info and photos of Boston Pack and Ship staff, the Facebook page features posts offering helpful packing tips. It also includes reviews from current and former Boston Pack and Ship customers. On the surface, a Facebook page for a small load shipper … [Read more...]
New wrinkles to moving scams
Next to losing your job and divorce, moving is one of the more stressful things you can do in life. In addition to all the logistics and the emotional turmoil of changing where it is you will live your life, moving scams add fuel to an already raging fire. That’s why new moving scams involving “guaranteed” quotes, packing materials and moving size measurements have created a raging inferno. How … [Read more...]
The leased we can do…Boston Pack and Ship safely returns leased equipment
Leasing computers, copiers and other office equipment provides a very attractive option for many small- to mid-sized companies. Besides price, leasing gives businesses an opportunity to upgrade equipment without a long-term commitment—or remove units if a company has downsized. When a lease expires, however, the responsibility of shipping the equipment back to the leasing company falls on the … [Read more...]
International Shipping in Boston Massachusetts
Hiring an international shipper in Boston, Massachusetts will allow you to sidestep some of the more challenging aspects of relocation. Is it time to leave the Bay State behind? Are you planning to move to another country? Congratulations! This is an exciting decision. Moving internationally offers many rewards. You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! However, this adventure also … [Read more...]
7 Things to Do Before Arranging a Small Load Move
1. Trust your judgment! Go with your feelings! Hire the company you feel most comfortable with. Did your phone conversation and quote process go smoothly? Did the mover ask ALL the right questions - When are you moving out? When do you want to move in? Any stairs/ elevator? Did the mover get a detailed list from you? Do you need an insurance certificate? Did the mover get back to in a timely … [Read more...]
How knowing what size mover to select can save you a fortune on your move.
It's YOUR Move! Most people don't realize there's more than one kind of mover. When it's time to move, they probably go to the phone book or Internet and choose the first mover they come across, most likely one of the larger movers. That's fine if you're moving a four-bedroom home. But if it's less than a thousand pounds of stuff (e.g. sending your mother's antique dresser and a few other pieces … [Read more...]
