"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...]
Does Your Business Need to Be Leaner & Meaner in 2021? It’s Time to Think About Outsourcing Your Shipping Department
"2020 has definitely given us some challenges to deal with," Bryan said. The owner of a small Boston manufacturing company, he's trying to figure out the best route forward in 2021. "I am confident that when we get a vaccine and the situation improves, our market will also recover, but until then, I have to be extremely smart about how we're spending our money. It's time to be lean and … [Read more...]
Shipping Pressure Rises As Holidays Approach: What’s Concerning Boston’s Small Business Owners?
For nearly eight months now, many Americans have been doing much of their shopping online. This makes sense, as it's a sensible way to get the things you want and need without having to expose yourself to the risk of COVID. However, with the holidays drawing nearer every day, many Boston small business owners are worried about shipping services being overwhelmed with holiday packages. As a … [Read more...]
Sending Special Packages to Cheer Up Friends During Pandemic is Fall’s Best Holiday Trend
As a package and shipping company in Boston, we see our fair share of people coming in to send gifts to families & loved ones. This type of shipment normally picks up later in the fall, as people want to be sure Christmas presents arrive in time, but we're already seeing increasing numbers of people coming in saying things like: "My best friend needs to be cheered up so I need this to get … [Read more...]
Shipping Computers So They Don’t Get Broken – Insider Tips
"My son wants me to ship him a computer he was storing here," Marianne said. "I'm happy to do it, but I have concerns. What's the best way to ship a computer from Boston to California without it getting broken?" As Boston shipping specialists, we help a lot of people and businesses ship computers, computer servers, gaming systems, laptops, tablets, and other electronics. These items are … [Read more...]
Making an Interstate Move Less Stressful for Your Kids
"2020 has been full of challenges and now we're pulling up stakes and moving to Vermont," Stephanie said. "My three kids have already had a hard year, and now this. What's the best way to make a move less stressful for kids?" Children aren't any more fond of change than adults are. Moving is one of the bigger stresses anyone ever goes through, and the fact that this move is happening during a … [Read more...]
For Boston businesses navigating COVID challenges, choosing the right package and delivery company is essential.
"We're a small enough brand that we don't have a storefront presence of our own," Shawnee said. The Massachusetts entrepreneur provides specialty candles, soaps, and other handmade products to spas and lifestyle boutiques. "Many of those businesses had to shut their doors for quite a while, and even those that are open are seeing far less traffic than they did pre-pandemic. So it isn't a matter of … [Read more...]
Social Distancing’s Here to Stay: Here’s How to Get Really Good at Shipping Packages
"Normally, I'd be driving to Upstate New York for my nephew's birthday. My sister throws a big party every year, it's a thing. But with things are how they are?" Caitlyn shrugged. "These presents are going to have to show up without me." Tips for Sending Packages to Children The number one priority when sending any gift items to children is ensuring that the gift arrives in good condition. … [Read more...]