"The reason people love antiques is because they're one of a kind," Brandi explained. "You can't just go get another one just like this one, because there's not another one just like this one." She patted the antique sideboard waiting to be shipped cross-country to one of her customers. "So yeah, I worry pretty much constantly from the moment an item leaves my shop until I know it has arrived … [Read more...]
Shipping Antique Furniture: Do’s and Don’ts
Collecting antique furniture is a passion for some, a business for others. Boston is home to some of the world's most interesting antique stores, and you never know what treasures can be found in the Metrowest area. There's a reason why Boston is a destination city for treasure hunters! But once you've found that elusive antique sideboard or a piece of vintage collectible glassware, how are you … [Read more...]
Shipping Antiques: Do’s and Don’ts for Shipping Fragile Furniture & Old Glassware
"My own children were never really interested in antiques," Polly said. "That passion seems to have skipped a generation. But I have a granddaughter, Meredith, who loves older things. Now that she's finally settling into her own place, I like to send her a piece from time to time. But it's always a little nerve wracking, putting antique furniture into a delivery truck. I'm sure the driver tries to … [Read more...]
Shipping Antiques: The Do’s and Don’ts
"I love antiques," Delia said. "So you can definitely say I'm doing my dream job." The Boston native has built a business finding collectible and antique furniture for interior decorators and discerning homeowners. She has clients all over the country. "They tell me what they're looking for. I go out and find it and ship it to them. Everyone's happy." Delia sources all kinds of antique furniture, … [Read more...]
Shipping Antique Furniture: Your South Shore Solution
"Duncan Phyfe is one of my personal heroes," Ginny said. "He may not be as popular as he once was, but there's no denying the impact he had on American design and early furniture. That's why when I see a Duncan Phyfe piece, if I can afford it, I buy it." "You'd be surprised how flexible the definition of what my wife considers 'affordable' is," Alec laughed. "One way I try to keep the budget … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Three Things You Need To Know About Shipping Antique Furniture
When you need to ship an elegant Georgian sideboard, a heavy Highboy, or other piece of antique furniture, it's a big job. You want to be sure that your furniture makes it to its destination intact and undamaged. At the same time, lots of antique furniture is really heavy and awkardly shaped. It's not the easiest thing in the world to handle. Here are three things you need to know about shipping … [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...]
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: Finding a Shipping Company You’ll Love!
Happy Valentine's Day to one and all. Once upon a time, this holiday was reserved for romantic love, but now, it's a celebration of all kinds of love - including the affection you can have for an Eastern MA shipping company that goes the extra mile to make sure your items arrive safely and on time. How can you find an Eastern MA shipping company like that? Eastern MA: Shipping Antique … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Small Move
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...]