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...]
School Going Remote? Here’s what you need to know about Boston student storage options.
"Honestly, if I'm doing all my classwork online, I can do that from home," Stephen said. "My parents could use a hand managing things, and there's no sense staying here. The only hassle is I don't know how long this situation is going to be this way. I don't want to bring all of my stuff back home just to turn around and have to bring it back a few weeks from now. I'd leave it in my place, but my … [Read more...]
Pandemic & Politics Drive Desire to Move Out of Country to New Heights
Just a few days ago, the New York Times asked "Will you leave the country if Trump is re-elected?" It's a question that's on lots of people's minds. Forbes shared tips on how affluent Americans can move to Denmark, where COVID containment strategies appear to be more effective than what we have here. If you're pondering an international move from Boston yourself, there are some things you need … [Read more...]
Hey, College Students: Did You Bring Too Much Stuff To School?
"With COVID, I didn't know how much I'd be able to go around and get things when I needed them," Jodie said. "My Mom was pretty worried about that. So I wound up bringing everything with me, and I mean everything." She looked around her small bedroom, crammed with sports gear, clothing, and lots of other stuff. "But this is ridiculous. I need room to move around." If you've discovered you don't … [Read more...]
Don’t Stress, Science People: Full Service Lab Moving is Available!
Whether you're exploring the frontiers of biotechnology, delving into the fundamental forces that shape the universe, or are trying to figure out the newest technological innovation the world can't live without, there's one thing that's clear - nobody wants to move the lab. Packing up delicate scientific equipment, electronics, and all of the stuff that goes into making science happen is a big … [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...]