Brynne is a fine artist who creates tiny sculptures in glass. "My work is the definition of fragile," she laughed. "It's so breakable. So when someone orders one of my pieces from my website, the concern is always how will I be sure that this fragile item ships successfully?" We turned to one of the busiest packing and shipping companies in Boston for tips on shipping fragile artwork and other … [Read more...]
Shipping Packages Cross Country
"My Mom lives in San Diego, and I'm here in Boston," Greg said. "We're both quite fond of each other and we both love surprises, so we're always sending each other packages. Nothing important or valuable, really - it's just to put a smile on her face. It's hard to travel right now. But I want Mom to know I'm thinking about her." That being said, over the years, Greg and his mother Dawn have had … [Read more...]
Small Business Growth Secrets: Have a Smart Shipping Strategy
"Like everyone, I have the day job and the side hustle," Laura laughed. "That's just the way it is." The Boston native started a small wholesale business, supplying gift shops and book stores with handmade candles and artwork. "Things were going okay at first," she explained, "and I could handle all of the aspects of my business. But then I guess I became a victim of my own success." The volume … [Read more...]
Is Shipping Stuff Cross Country Cheaper Than Hiring a Moving Company for a Long Distance Move?
"Boston is great, but the job of my dreams means I'm moving to San Diego," Ed said. "And right now, I am counting every penny. So when it comes to handling my cross country move, I'm wondering if I should spring for a long distance moving company or do I just pack up a bunch of boxes and ship my stuff cross country?" Shipping Cross Country Can Make Sense Any long distance move involves … [Read more...]
Staying Connected Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
"After college, my friends and I all went in different directions," Marissa said. "But it's important that we stay in touch. Especially with COVID - while I'd really like to be able to go see everybody, I just can't right now. So I've really, really gotten into mailing my friends packages." Marissa is an artist and takes a great deal of pleasure in creating unique gifts for her friends. … [Read more...]
International Students Have Unique Challenges During COVID: Local Shipping Business Offers Help
International shipping is always complex. But during the time of COVID, students who are very far from home have extra challenges when they need to ship packages to family members back home. "I have some health concerns that make it very unwise for me to go out any more than is absolutely necessary," Aditi said. The BU student is from Bengaluru, and wanted to get a package to her mother in time … [Read more...]
How to Ship a Computer
What type of computer do you need to ship? This article contains useful tips if you need to ship a desktop computer, a laptop computer, or a tablet or other mobile device. These tips are from a top Boston packing and shipping company that works with local college students as well as many business owners. Choose The Best Cardboard Shipping Boxes for Shipping a Computer Whether you're shipping … [Read more...]
Tips for Shipping Very Important Gifts
"My Mother had this carousel, and she passed it along to me," Lynn said, referring to a fragile fine china merry go round with beautifully rendered horses in circus trappings. "Now my son has gotten married, and I want to pass it along to my new daughter-in-law. It's a way of continuing the family tradition." Lynn has concerns about shipping this very important gift to her daughter-in-law, who … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Ship A Computer?
If you've ever watched a delivery driver casually toss a box onto a porch from a distance, you may cringe at the idea of shipping a computer. We all love our tech, but there's no doubt that laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, and other electronics are both fragile and expensive. This makes shipping them a challenge. Luckily, we have the insiders at Boston's best shipping store available to give … [Read more...]
Thinking about shipping musical instruments? Here’s what you need to know.
"I don't like letting my guitar out of my sight," Andrew said. "But sometimes you have to do what you need to do, and what I need to do is ship a guitar - as well as several other instruments from our collection - to my oldest son, who lives on the other side of the country. What shipping tips do you have for me?" Well, the number one tip we have for people who need to ship valuable or … [Read more...]