"I have to say it freaked me out a little bit," Amber said. The Boston entrepreneur had been visiting a neighborhood office supply store to handle her business shipping. "Then, one day, poof! This place is gone. No lights on, paper on the windows, obviously closed. And I'd been there just a few days earlier. Obviously I freaked out a little bit about the shipments I'd dropped off - were they … [Read more...]
Holiday Head’s Up: Choosing a Boston Shipping Company for International Gifts
"Sometimes I laugh when I hear people ask "Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?" Elaine, who lives in Boston, has four children. Two live in Europe, one's currently working in Northern Africa, and her youngest lives in Australia."I've got to get all of my kids' - and my grandkids'! presents shipped now if I want them to be there in time for Christmas morning." Shipping packages … [Read more...]
Let Freedom Ring! Happy Independence Day From Boston Pack & Ship
The Boston Pack and Ship team would like to wish each and every one of you the happiest 4th of July ever. Independence Day in Boston is always special: after all, so many of the pivotal events that shaped our country's history happened right here. It's been a rough year, no doubt, but we are and continue to remain Boston Strong. On July 4, we celebrate what makes this city and our nation … [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...]
Boston Collectible Shipping Spotlight: Vintage Metal Lunchboxes
Lunch boxes have been a part of American childhood for over 80 years. It was in the 1930's that the first metal lunch boxes appeared. However, things didn't get really interesting until the 1950's, when television characters began appearing on the side of lunchboxes. Today, collectors seek out vintage metal lunchboxes, as well as the thermoses that were contained inside. What's the best way to … [Read more...]
What Did The Kid Forget? The Best Way To Ship Things To Your College Student
The semester doesn't really start until the phone calls come: "Mom! I forgot my hair dryer, my green notebook, and my MP3 player for the gym. I need them all like yesterday! Can you send them to me?" "It's so cold here! I need you to send me more blankets and all of my warm clothes!" "You let me forget so much stuff! I'm emailing you a list and you've got to send it all up here to … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Items To or From Tradeshows
We're right in the midst of the summer tradeshow season. More conventions are scheduled for the fall. If you're exhibiting at a trade show, convention, industry meeting, home show, or consumer show, you need a safe, reliable way to make sure your exhibits are delivered safely and accurately - and on time. Many shows penalize exhibitors who are late getting set up; in a worst case scenario, you … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: ebay Sellers Who Need To Ship Antiques
eBay has transformed the antique industry. Once upon a time, if you wanted great antiques, you had to pile into the car and spend your weekends exploring New England and beyond in search of antique furniture, old dishes, collectibles, and decorative items. Now you can find all of these items online. This is great news for collectors, and it's great news for antique sellers. Antique dealers … [Read more...]
Eastern Ma: The Challenges of Shipping Antiques
The very qualities that make antiques desirable: their age, the graceful lines and delicate workmanship of years gone by, their fragility, their unique nature - for many antiques are truly one of a kind - also make them difficult to ship. People who buy antiques know there's no greater disappointment than to have a long-desired piece delivered - only to discover that it has broken in transit! Is … [Read more...]