Sometimes, you have to ship an item and you just have no idea how to do it the right way. Maybe it's a giant mirror going to your sister in Montana. Maybe it's a laptop computer to your college student in Atlanta. Maybe it's the really heavy piece manufacturing equipment that the new location needs to get started. When you're lost, come see us: we've got over thirty years of experience providing … [Read more...]
Packing & Shipping Services for Busy Parents of College Students
Your college student starts classes in just a few days. They're moved into their dorm room, and have already had that all-important pizza run with their new roommates. Everything seems like it's on track and good to go when you get that text: "Mom, I forgot my blue sweatshirt and my favorite socks and also all the supplies I need for my most important class. Can you drop that stuff off?" The … [Read more...]
Shipping Musical Instruments from Boston
Musicians are passionate about their instruments. This isn't surprising when you consider the sheer number of hours that a musician spends with their instrument. Between practice and performances, the hours add up quickly. Getting your instrument tuned and configured to your exact preferences takes time and pain-staking effort. Musical instruments tend to be very expensive: you can easily spend … [Read more...]
International Shipping Companies in Boston
When it comes to international shipping, most people have three concerns. The first is the availability of reliable delivery service, particularly for destinations well off the beaten path. The US Postal Service delivers packages to 180 countries worldwide; FedEx and UPS go a little further, delivering to 220 destinations. You may be wondering how this works, as by the most recent count, there … [Read more...]
Shipping Companies in Boston for Antiques, Electronics & Household Goods
"I'm moving quite a distance, using my own pickup truck," Dan said. "I can fit the essentials in the bed, and plan on buying some new furniture once I arrive. My plan is to ship the remainder of my possessions to my new address: that way, they'll be delivered to my front door. What shipping companies in Boston ship antiques, electronics, and other household goods?" Shipping household … [Read more...]
International Shipping from Boston
"We have family members all around the world. It's nice to send gifts, but I want to make sure they get there and I don't want to have to spend a fortune. What can I do?" "When I opened my small business, I never thought about international shipping. Now I've got orders coming in from Europe, Africa and even Japan. How do I package and ship my merchandise safely?" International shipping can … [Read more...]
Shipping Antique Furniture: Do’s and Don’ts
Collecting antique furniture is a passion for some, a business for others. Boston is home to some of the world's most interesting antique stores, and you never know what treasures can be found in the Metrowest area. There's a reason why Boston is a destination city for treasure hunters! But once you've found that elusive antique sideboard or a piece of vintage collectible glassware, how are you … [Read more...]
Free Shipping Isn’t Free: How Boston Small Businesses Can Compete with Amazon & WalMart
"Today's customer totally expects that they don't have to pay for shipping," Jean said. "I call it the Amazon effect. All these people sign up for Amazon prime - which costs them money! - but they think they're getting the shipping for free. When customers go to my website and place an order, they want the same free shipping...even though they're not paying me a membership fee!" Amazon and … [Read more...]
International Shipping Companies in Boston: For Small Business & E-Commerce
"We've been in business quite a long time," Mary said, "but it's only recently that we've added an e-commerce component to our website. That's been a very satisfying experience for us." Mary's company sells gourmet food products and special cookware. "We thought that we'd largely be selling online to our customers who have moved away from Boston to warmer climates," she explained, "but we're … [Read more...]
Shipping Antiques: Do’s and Don’ts for Shipping Fragile Furniture & Old Glassware
"My own children were never really interested in antiques," Polly said. "That passion seems to have skipped a generation. But I have a granddaughter, Meredith, who loves older things. Now that she's finally settling into her own place, I like to send her a piece from time to time. But it's always a little nerve wracking, putting antique furniture into a delivery truck. I'm sure the driver tries to … [Read more...]
