Is it moving time? Moving can be a great adventure. Whether you're pulling up stakes to relocate for work, attend school, or enjoy retirement, there's always the excitement of meeting new people and discovering new favorite places. Moving does have its downside as well: packing and shipping all of your possessions is a lot of work. Every move is different. There are certain categories of … [Read more...]
Boston: What You Need To Know If You’re Moving Overseas
"I've waited my whole life for a chance like this!" Meredith exclaimed. "When I found out I was one of only 4 people accepted into the Advanced Studies program, I was over the moon." She grinned. "Then it hit me: how am I going to move all of my stuff to Australia?" Boston International Shipping Moving is always challenging, but international moves are especially so. There are a number of … [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...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
"I am sure piccolo players don't have this problem!" Maya H. threw her hands up in exasperation. "They get a gig halfway across the country, all they have to do is throw their instrument in their carry on luggage and they're good to go." She looked around her studio in despair. A collection of traditional drums from around the world stood waiting to be packed. "But try being a drum ensemble. … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Making Leased Equipment Returns Easy!
If you have to return leased equipment, you know what a headache and hassle it can be. Shipping leased office equipment, such as copiers, binding machines, and furniture is neither quick nor easy. Trying to find time to pack these items is tough enough with your busy day. Now imagine the hours it's going to take the find the best, most cost-effective way to ship them! Massachusetts: Leased … [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...]
Massachusetts: Making Moving Easy
Make moving easy? You might think that's impossible. Moving is always a big job - especially if you have lots of possessions, antique furniture, or bulky awkward. What's the best way to pack fragile items? Is there an ideal way to pack a household's worth of possessions in a truck so damage is minimized. Do you know who has a really hard time moving? Scientists. Moving all of the scientific … [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...]
Boston Shipping Spotlight: Artwork
Building a fine art collection is an extremely personal, individual endeavor. Every collector wants to find pieces of art that resonate with them personally: artwork that is emotionally moving, aesthetically pleasing, and culturally valuable. When you get down to what this looks like, you'll get as many different answers as you have art collectors. Some people build their art collections … [Read more...]
Boston Office Moves: What’s Involved
Moving your business can be an exciting time. It may mean that sales have been rocketing through the roof and that you're on your way to fame and fortune. Needing more space for employees, equipment, and customers is always good news - but moving from your current location to a new address can be a big job. The Best Way To Move Your Office Moving your office is not a do it yourself job. … [Read more...]
