"The biggest problem with shipping is that it's so complicated. It shouldn't be - I just want to throw some stuff in a box and mail it!" Sarah M., who lives just outside of Boston, said. "But I've tried that, and guess what? It doesn't work. Things get broken. Boxes get ripped and the contents are lost. Sometimes my package never makes it there at all - and I like to send surprise packages to my … [Read more...]
2013 Shipping Tips To Save You Time and Money In The New Year
Here we are: the start of a brand New Year! For many of us, this is the time of year when we make resolutions - special promises to ourselves that we're going to exercise more, smoke less, and save money all the way around. We can't help you with the exercise and smoking resolutions (except to provide an encouraging cheer!) but as your Eastern MA shipping store, we can definitely help you save … [Read more...]
Eastern MA Antique Collectors: The Top Three Things You Need To Know About Shipping Furniture and Collectibles
The season's about to change. The signs are everywhere. The weather's warmer; people are smiling more. No, we're not talking about the arrival of spring. We're talking about ANTIQUE SEASON. This is the special time of year when collectors emerge from their houses (and eBay connection!) to take up the hunt in person. Special treasures are to be found everywhere, from road side shops, garage … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Customs Forms and Overseas Shipping
"I am in an extremely specialized business. My customers come from all around the world." Judah M., who deals in antique religious books, shakes his head at the pile of papers on his desk. "And with every package that goes out, all of this paperwork has to go with it. Customs forms, tracking numbers, insurance paperwork - it's all part of international shipping, and I hate it! I don't want to … [Read more...]