"My son wants me to ship him his PS4," Lynette said. "Which fine, he needs something to do on his downtime. But now I'm anxious that it will get damaged and he will be disappointed." Don't stress shipping gaming consoles, computers, and other electronics. We've reached out to the best Boston shipping store for tips and hints on shipping electronics safely. Here's what they had to say: Use … [Read more...]
Shipping Tips for Working Artists
"I truly believe that right now, people need art in their lives more than ever." Skya is a Boston area artist who uses fibers and found natural elements to create small wall hangings. "Having something beautiful, something meaningful, in your space counters so much stress and negativity." One source of stress and negativity for Skya, and many other working artists, is shipping artwork to … [Read more...]
Shipping Formula? Here’s What You Need to Know
"My grandson has some medical issues that mean he can only tolerate one specific kind of baby formula," Marilyn said. "And of course that's the formula that's in such short supply right now. I have been able to get two cans and I need to know what is the best way to ship it to my son and his girlfriend." Packing Baby Formula for Shipping: Speedy Delivery Here are some tips from Boston's best … [Read more...]
Lifehack: Using a Shipping Service to Send Gifts to Family & Friends
If you're like me - a person who is often stressed out and not what you would call overly organized - maybe you are also not great at sending family and friends things like birthday presents or other gifts, even though you really want to. What's the issue? The present sending process has too many steps. Let's say I'm walking along in Boston, I see something cute in a shop window that'd be … [Read more...]
What’s The Best Way to Ship Very Fragile Glassware?
"So my sister lives in California," Geri said. "Our aunt passed away, and there's a collection of very beautiful but very fragile glassware we've inherited. Crystal wineglasses, some art glass vases - really beautiful and extremely breakable. My question is what's the best way to ship very fragile glassware? I'd like to get these precious family heirlooms to her intact." Shipping fragile items … [Read more...]
When Your Start Up Needs More Space: Office Relocation Tips
"We'd always envisioned a hybrid model, where we had both a central office and team members working remotely," Davis said. The tech entrepreneur's start up has enjoyed modest success, such that the small office space the team was using no longer suffices. "Our new space is actually in Cambridge," he explained. "So I need to figure out the most efficient way to get everything we have here there … [Read more...]
How To Ship Special Gifts: Tips on Choosing the Best Shipping Boxes
If you've got a gift you need to ship to a special someone, you want to be sure it gets to them in perfect condition. We went to a company that specializes in packing and shipping near Boston for expert guidance. Here's what they had to say about choosing the best shipping boxes for special gifts. Shipping Tip #1: Box Size Does Matter! When choosing a shipping box for your special gift, you … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Shipping a Computer
Full disclosure - we run a computer shipping service near Boston. You need help shipping a computer, we'll be happy to help you out. But if you don't want us to help you, please, still pay attention to these do's and don'ts of shipping a computer. We have seen some people lose very expensive technology with easy to avoid mistakes! Computer Shipping Don't: Don't Use a Laptop Bag as a Shipping … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Know About International Shipping During the Holiday Season
So head's up: if you haven't gotten your Thanksgiving turkey yet, you should probably think about doing that very soon. Other items that should be on your holiday to-do list, if you want to keep distant family and friends feeling special: make sure to get those international packages shipped right away. Here are 3 things you should know about international shipping during this holiday … [Read more...]
How To Ship Fragile Items
Whether it's a crystal vase, a great gaming computer, or a one of a kind piece of art, you need to take extra steps when shipping fragile items. We talked to the experts at Boston's best shipping service for tips for shipping fragile items. Here's what they had to say: Shipping Fragile Items Tip #1: Use the Best Boxes Possible Shipping boxes protect your fragile items from all of the … [Read more...]
