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What Makes One Packing and Shipping Company Better Than Another?

June 14, 2019 by admin

“Maybe it’s just me,” Lynne said, “but when I’m shipping a computer that I paid over $2,000 for, I want to be sure it gets there in one piece. And that means I have some questions about packing and shipping companies in Boston. Are they all the same? What makes one packing and shipping company better than another one?”

When you’re shipping a high value item, of course you want to be sure that it’s packed properly. This means the first thing you should look for in a Boston packing and shipping company is expertise. There are specific industry best practices to ship different types of fragile items, from electronics, glassware, clocks, art and more. An expert packing and shipping company will be very familiar with these best practices and have all of the necessary supplies on hand to ship your items safely.

How Much Should I Pay To Have an Item Packed and Shipped in Boston?

Shipping costs vary based on the size and weight of the item, its final destination, and what method you’re using to ship the item. Obviously, shipping a small item domestically is going to be much more affordable than shipping a large item overseas. Your packing and shipping company should be able to explain the pricing to you, and, whenever possible, give you a number of shipping options to choose from so you can pick the one that best meets your needs.

When it comes to paying to pack the item, there’s no one size fits all answer. While some shipping companies do offer flat rate packing services, these typical apply only to relatively small, easy to handle packages. When you have a large, fragile, or valuable item, special packing materials, including custom wooden shipping crates, may be required. In these instances, you’ll pay more for packing services, but you’re also getting a greater degree of protection for your items.

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"My mother was living in a retirement community in Massachusetts. After she passed, there were three groups of items that needed to go to three different locations. One of those groups contained a large china cabinet. This had much sentimental value for me but it needed refinishing before having it shipped to my home in Virginia. I was referred to Boston Pack and Ship. They advised me to ship it directly to a refinisher to save me from having to move the cabinet one more time. Boston Pack and Ship stored the china cabinet while I searched for a refinisher near my home. Long story short, I found a refinisher here in Virginia and Boston Pack and Ship prepared the china cabinet for delivery. It arrived safe and sound to the refinisher on schedule who said it was ‘beautifully wrapped and protected'. I can't thank Bill and Boston Pack and Ship enough for their help in getting my china cabinet to me safely. Most importantly, they were caring and patient at a difficult time in my life."
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