"The UPS guy came right when I was in the middle of getting dinner ready. Of course the kids were being nuts too," says Janelle W., who lives in the South Shore. "So I just took the package from him without really looking at it. Afterwards, that's when I discovered that the box was damaged." "It had obviously been opened and re-taped," Janelle continued. "The side of the box was all smashed." … [Read more...]
Small Business Saturday: Boston Shipping
Today is Small Business Saturday, the day designated for consumers all across the country to patronize small, independent businesses. There are several reasons why you want to choose small businesses first: small businesses are the primary drivers of growth in this country - did you know that small businesses are responsible for over 2/3 of all new job creation? Next, small businesses can give … [Read more...]
Shipping Antique Furniture: Your South Shore Solution
"Duncan Phyfe is one of my personal heroes," Ginny said. "He may not be as popular as he once was, but there's no denying the impact he had on American design and early furniture. That's why when I see a Duncan Phyfe piece, if I can afford it, I buy it." "You'd be surprised how flexible the definition of what my wife considers 'affordable' is," Alec laughed. "One way I try to keep the budget … [Read more...]
Take the Guesswork Out of Shipping: Boston Pack and Ship
"How much does this box weigh?" Sue asked Mark. "I don't know." He picked the cardboard shipping carton up and shook it gently. "Maybe 15, 20 pounds." "How much is that going to cost to ship it?" Mark shrugged. "Beats me!" "Well, how long will it take to get there?" "I don't know that either!" Take the Guesswork Out of Shipping with Boston Pack and Ship As the holidays are … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from Boston Pack and Ship
Happy Halloween from Boston Pack and Ship! We hope that your day is full of 'frightening' fun - ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are lurking around every corner, after all, on this, the spookiest day of the year. But there should be nothing frightening about shipping packages and parcels. Here at Boston Pack and Ship, we're your South Shore shipping specialist. Our expert team can help you pack … [Read more...]
South Shore: What’s The Best Way to Ship High-Value Items?
"Great things come in small packages - and believe me, thieves know that!" Randall designs and sells custom jewelry pieces from his South Shore home. "I start worrying the minute I send a package to my customer and I can't relax until I know they have it in their hands." Boston Pack and Ship: Take the Stress out of Shipping When you're shipping high-value items, security is always a top … [Read more...]
South Shore Simple: Shipping Artwork, Photos, and Paintings
"The only thing you really have in this life are your memories," Steven said. "The moments you remember for years and years - in my case, 87 years!" At this point in his life, Steven is downsizing in preparation of moving in with his oldest daughter in Boston. "I'm only keeping the most important things," he said. "All the rest I'm sending to my children and grandchildren so they can enjoy … [Read more...]
South Shore Shipping: Three Tips to Make Holiday Shipping Simple
We hate to be the ones to break it to you, but Christmas is right around the corner. As of this morning, there are less than 90 days until Christmas. If you want to make sure your holiday gifts get to their destination with plenty of time to spare, the time to start planning, selecting, and shipping starts now. This is especially true if you're shipping gifts internationally, or shipping gifts … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Ship A Tablet Computer?
"My daughter called me from college absolutely frantic. Of all the things to leave behind, she left her Kindle Fire tablet here. And she can't go to sleep without it - she uses it to read herself to sleep every night. So I've got to ship it to her - but I'm worried it's going to get broken or stolen!" What's the Best Way To Ship A Tablet Computer? Whether you're shipping a Kindle, an iPad, … [Read more...]
South Shore: Shipping Packages
We went to your South Shore shipping store and asked them the five most important things you need to know about shipping packages. Here's what they had to say: South Shore Shipping Tip #1: Use the right shipping boxes. You don't want to trust your valuable items to recycled shipping boxes, which can be weaker than their new, custom-built counterparts. When your shipping box collapses, the … [Read more...]
