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...]
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...]
