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Mark Etinger
Aunt Mabel’s priceless vase is too big to lug across the country. The thing is an antique from China, it was made during the Ming dynasty! To ship it might be expensive, but it will be worth it once this puppy is sitting in your living room. To make sure that nothing happens to this vase, there are a few important tips to follow. 1. Wrap each item very carefully in bubble wrap. Double wrap it and cover it in tape. 2. If it is a vase or bowl, you should place newspaper inside before wrapping. 3. Use a strong box that’s much larger than the item being shipped. 4. In between the walls of the box and your valuable item, add about 3 inches of packing material. This goes for underneath the item at the bottom of the box too. Make sure that when the item is in the box, it is completely surrounded by packing materials like peanuts or paper or foam. 5. When you shake the box, the item should not move at all. It should be completely covered with packing material so that when you shake it, you can’t hear it shift inside. 6. If you’ve followed procedure, you shouldn’t have any worries about the box itself. 7. If you still worry because this item is probably worth more than your car, you should double box it, using all of the above steps. 8. Tape it well, maybe reinforce the corners. 9. Cover it with fragile stickers. 10. Insuring your object won’t do much, unless you’re shipping it to a buyer. If you’ve properly packed it, there should be no need to insure it against breakage. Once it arrives, unpackage it slowly, just in case it did manage to move at all. Then, find a place for it in your living room so that everyone can see it. Aunt Mabel would be proud. If you’re packing something small, but still very valuable, such as diamonds, use USPS Registered Insured. It won’t cost an arm and a leg and it’s very speedy. In the unlikely case it is lost, however, it is good to know how much your item was worth. For jewelry especially, an appraisal can be a valuable investment. If you’re dealing with dangerous items or a grandfather clock that you don’t feel comfortable shipping by normal methods, you may have to ship your item with a custom shipping company. They often have the experience necessary to dealing with moving extremely valuable objets d’art. The best offer full insurance coverage, timely deliveries, and face to face service. Although these companies are more expensive, you can be sure that they will move your priceless art or china cabinets efficiently. Packing valuable objects doesn’t have to be worrisome, just follow the proper steps to ensure that your item is delivered safely. If you still are unsure, pay the professionals to do it!
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