Be Smart About Packing for Your Long Distance Move The number one reason items get damaged during long distance moves is that they weren't packed properly. If you're just moving across town, you might luck out and have a box of wine glasses loosely stuffed with newspaper survive the journey - but when you're going coast-to-coast, that's not going to happen. Moving hundreds or even thousands of … [Read more...]
It’s Safer To Ship It: When You Have To Fly With Valuable Items
We understand the need for heightened security in the nation's airports. What's not as understandable, especially for the flying public, is the phenomenon of airline baggage theft. For years now, passengers have been reporting the loss of jewelry, high tech items such as iPads and computers, valuable clothing, irreplaceable artwork and more. Other items weren't stolen, just vandalized - wrecked so … [Read more...]
Massachusetts College Shipping: Can You Mail A Laptop?
“I couldn’t believe it. We’d just driven six hours to get my daughter to her dorm room, unloading and unpacking all this stuff she had to have. And finally, we’re done, and she’s looking around, and she’s freaking out: where’s my laptop?” Abbie shook her head. “It turns out she left her computer behind. Of all of the things to forget – she didn’t bring her laptop?” Making a return trip to her … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Sculptures, Installations, and Fine Art
“You ask me what I learned from this experience, and I’ve got to tell you, what I learned is that you’ve got to ask questions.” Devin M. is a tall, imposing man, covered with tattoos. He’s also an up and coming fine artist. “I asked this discount chain shipping store if they could ship paintings, and they said, sure, they could do it. So I drove all the way down there and brought in the picture, … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Long Distance Move
“This bureau has been in my family for generations,” Avis said. “It belonged to my Mother, and her Mother before her. She got it as a wedding present; it came from her new in-laws, who were one of the first families to settle in this region. “ She smiled and laid her hand on the heavy, tall wooden bureau. “Now it’s got to travel all the way to California. I need to know it will make it there in … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s the Best Way To Ship Fragile Antiques
“We live in a disposable society. Everything is made to throw away. Paper plates. Styrofoam cups. It all goes in the trash.” Rosalinda is preparing to send a china platter to one of her customers. “It’s nice that there are people who still appreciate the fine old things.” Shipping fragile antique items, such as china platters, lampshades, and fine porcelain, doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
Boston: Don’t Slip Up When You Ship The Copier: Returning Leased Office Equipment Improperly Can Cost You Big Bucks!
Once upon a time, office equipment leasing companies were not exactly easy-going about the way you returned equipment at the end of a lease - items still had to be in good working order, after all - but they had a tendency to be understanding of minor cosmetic damage. Scuffs, scratches, and dings weren't important enough to damage a client relationship, so many firms would be willing to waive … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body. Oliver Wendell Holmes has wise advice for us all. Music has restorative powers, nourishing and supporting the psyche while delighting the ear.To play an instrument is a special joy: ask any musician, amateur or professional, for a first-hand perspective. Shipping … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Saving Money When You Move
"I've been looking for a job for over a year," Stasi said. "I'm thrilled to finally find something actually in my field. The fact I've got to move practically across the country? That's not quite as awesome." A frown crossed her face. "In fact, I'm not sure how I'm going to afford it at all." Moving a small household a long distance doesn't have to be expensive. That's good news for anyone on … [Read more...]
Boston Laboratory Moves: The Best Way To Ship Scientific and Medical Equipment
We've got a question for you: what does all lab equipment have in common? There are two answers to that question. Scientific and medical equipment is (1) fragile and (2) expensive. That makes moving a laboratory a precarious proposition. After investing tons of money into your scientific gear, do you really want to take a chance on it getting damaged in transit, lost, or worse? No, you don't! … [Read more...]
