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Tips for Shipping Musical Instruments Internationally

January 8, 2019 by admin

You might think a musician would be nervous when they get up on stage to perform in front of a crowd – and most would say they are, at least a little bit. But the real scary situation for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who buys and sells musical instruments is when those instruments need to be shipped internationally.


The Challenge of Shipping Musical Instruments Internationally

Musical instruments are oddly shaped, fragile, and delicate. Many instruments are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. All musical instruments need to be protected from moisture, electric shock, and being dropped or knocked around.

The international shipping process is not designed with the best interest of musical instruments in mind. As several high-profile incidents have revealed, even the instruments of top stars and professional entertainers can be mishandled, damaged, or even lost while being shipped.

Working with a professional shipping company is the best way to minimize the risk of your musical instrument being damaged or lost while being shipped internationally. There are three reasons you’ll want to work with a pro:

1 – Expert Level Shipping Skills

Musical Instruments need to be packed with care. When you work with an experienced international shipping company, they already know how to best pack a guitar for shipping, or a violin, or a harp – if it’s in an orchestra or a band, they’ve already shipped one somewhere! It’s important to choose a shipping company that knows and uses the best practices for your specific instrument.

2 – Ability to Handle International Paperwork

Every country has its own unique regulations of what can and can’t be shipped into their country, how shipments must be packaged and labelled, and in-country delivery options. If you don’t comply with these regulations perfectly, the odds of your musical instrument being delayed, waylaid, or lost increases exponentially. Work with a shipping company that has extensive experience shipping packages internationally.

3 – Door to Door Insurance and Tracking Options

The best way to minimize anxiety about shipping musical instruments internationally is to make sure you’re protected for any contingency – including bad news. Work with a Boston shipping company that offers the full range of door to door insurance and tracking options. You’ll know where your instrument is while it’s in transit, and have insurance in place to protect your interests.

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