Tips for Shipping those Large, Bulky and Fragile Items

Whether you are shipping delicate crystal figurines or a massive four-poster bed, the key to successful shipping are careful packing and choosing the right carrier. So here are some tips to guide you on your shipping endeavors.

Don't just dump your items in a box and expect that they will arrive in perfect condition.  Before packing them in a box, protect it from scratching or breaking by wrapping it in plastic, bubble wrap, furniture wrap or tissue. To protect artwork, use non acidic paper.

Tips on Preparing Parcels for Shipping

The key to successfully shipping parcels and packages are proper packing and labeling. 
Here are some helpful tips on the proper way to prepare parcels for shipping.

Ship only items that are acceptable for mailing locally and internationally. Inquire at your local postal office and shipping company about items that can or cannot be shipped.

10 things to remember when shipping food items

1.  Use your common sense. Never mail highly-perishable food items such as soft cheeses or meats without packing them with ice packs or dry ice. Processed meats such as sausages and hard aged cheeses will be fine even without ice packs. Firm baked goods are best, such as cookies, candies, flavored nuts, fudge, breads, unfrosted cakes, and muffins, chutneys, and preserves.

2.  Make sure  to tightly seal bottled and canned items and use thick containers that won't break easily.

3.  If shipping a combination of moist and dry bakes goods, wrap them separately to preserve their textures.