Choose custom crating for maximum protection when you're shipping electronics in Massachusetts. People who try to save money by re-using old boxes to ship electronics often wind up very sad. Why? It's because old boxes can be structurally compromised, which means they don't offer the same level of protection to your fragile items. If your package is dropped, knocked, or kicked while it's in … [Read more...]
Starting Over: Small Moves in Eastern MA
"By the time you're my age, you expect that you know a thing or two on your own," Bob said. "But it turns out that there were many, many things that I depended on my wife Jillian for. Now that she's gone?" He smiled a sad smile and shrugged his shoulders. "It turns out I don't know nearly as many things as I thought I did." One of those thing Bob's wife Jillian handled was arranging the move … [Read more...]
Boston Bride’s Guide: The Long Distance Move
"I can't believe this is all finally happening!" Lynne's wedding is in five days, and the bride-to-be is very excited. "Matthew and I will be getting married in front of all of our family and friends - and then we are moving all the way across the country ten days later." Career opportunities are luring the couple to Seattle, WA. "It's going to be quite a change, but we're ready for it!" Lynne … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping One of a Kind Items
Tonight, if you go outside a little after 6 in the evening, you'll be able to see an astronomical wonder. It's called the Transit of Venus, and it occurs when Venus' orbit makes it look like the tiny planet is traveling across the surface of the sun. This won't happen again for another 150 years! No one reading these words today will be around to see the next transit of Venus. Here's something … [Read more...]
Headed Home For the Summer? Boston Student Moves Fast!
“I thought I was going to be staying in town with my girlfriend over the summer,” Ed said. “But it turns out she has other things lined up and that plan isn’t going to work out. I need to be out of my place by the first. I’ve got exams and graduation and everything going on. What’s the fastest, easiest way to move my stuff back home?” Moving your stuff home at the end of the semester doesn’t … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way To Move A Piano in Boston?
For sixty years, Odetta kept her parent’s upright piano in her front room. In that time, hundreds – maybe even thousands! – of children spent their time learning how to tickle the ivories and create lovely music from Odetta. “I would not say I am a music teacher,” the octogenarian protested. “I enjoyed spending time with the children, and we would play music together. It was fun, always – and … [Read more...]
Why Can’t I Just Build A Shipping Crate Myself?
“My husband Greg is always looking for ways to save money,” Amanda said. “Cutting coupons, refunds, discount cards – he does all of that and more. Which is great – I love it. But sometimes he takes the whole being frugal thing to the extreme.” “We had some furniture that we needed to ship to Georgia. When it came time to pack it up, Greg said we didn’t need to pay for custom crating. He’d just … [Read more...]
Boston Senior Spotlight: Shipping Services
“I learned the most wonderful term from a friend who is a museum curator,” Angie said. “De-acquisitioning. I’m not down-sizing, I’m not getting rid of all of my things, I’m just de-acquisitioning.” Over the past two years, Angie has been selling some of the objects she’s spent a lifetime collecting on eBay. She’s sold artwork, including sculptures and paintings, as well as lots and lots of books. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA Small Business Spotlight: When Is It A Good Idea To Outsource Your Shipping
"I don't know if you'd call it an economic recovery, but I can say that business is picking up!" Darren lives in Eastern MA, and runs a specialty pet food business. "At this time last year, we were shipping fifteen to twenty orders a day. Now, it's more than a hundred orders daily - and more when we have special promotions. It's getting to be quite a production." As a small business owner, … [Read more...]
Boston: Arranging the Long Distance Move
"When I went into this field, I knew that I'd have to travel to find work," Stephen R, a recent BU graduate, said. "But I never imagined I'd be going quite so far." Stephen's first job is in Spokane, Washington. "I'm really looking forward to getting out there and getting my career started," he said. "What I'm not looking forward to is dealing with all of my stuff!" Arranging a long-distance … [Read more...]
