Some Shipping Do's & Don'ts..
Do:
Double box your fragile shipments.
When shipping fragile goods, the best way to ensure that they are not damaged in transit is to first box the goods, making sure to wrap them in bubble wrap and insulate with packing peanuts. Then, place that box in a slightly larger one and surround the smaller box with packing peanuts, giving the goods inside an extra two layers of cushioning.
Clearly label the interior as well as the exterior box. If one of the boxes is ripped or damaged, this extra step will ensure that your goods still get to their destination.
Clearly mark fragile items. You want to make it clear to anyone who may encounter your package that the goods inside are breakable.
Don't:
DON'T Ship a partially full box. Boxes are often stacked on top of one another. If your packaged box is not filled to capacity with packing peanuts, bubble wrap, or newspapers, you run the risk of it getting crushed by a heavier box.
DON'T Loosely pack non-breakables with breakable items. While the glass part of your antique lantern may be packed properly, the loosely packed metal base could bounce around the box and crush the glass.
DON'T Ship perishable items without having them properly packaged. There are strict rules to be followed for shipping perishable items. If you are unsure, ask one of our agents and he will assist you with packaging for your perishable items.
