Category Archives: Packing Tips

The Importance of Proper Shipping

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Box Brothers

Shipping may be overlooked by many small businesses and individuals, such as eBay sellers and other e-commerce businesses. What you charge, how quickly it arrives and how it looks on arrival all reflect on your brand – and your chances for repeat purchasing. Here’s how to ship more quickly and cost-effectively and look better than your competitors. 1. Boost sales … Continue reading »

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Shipping Golf Clubs

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Box Brothers

Whether on a family vacation or business trip, countless people enjoy golfing when traveling. Unfortunately, traveling with golf clubs can be difficult and a significant hassle. If the clubs aren’t adequately protected and cushioned, they will likely knock into one another on the flight, possibly damaging them. Carrying a golf club bag around airports and through security checks … Continue reading »

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Shipping Electronics To/From Las Vegas for CES

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Box Brothers

The Consumer Electronics Show & The Importance of PROFESSIONAL Electronics Packing/Shipping Services A Guest-Written Article Las Vegas, here I come! This will be my year, I know it! Last year I was just one of the throng, stuck at the back of the room listening to Seidenberg give the keynote address, wending my way through the crowds at the exhibit … Continue reading »

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A Guide To Moving Boxes & Their Uses

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Box Brothers

Small Box (1.5 cu. ft.) – 16” x 12” x 12” – The standard “Small Box,” also known as a “Book Box” or “Record Box,” is the ideal box for smaller, heavier items. As the name suggests, it is the standard box for packing books, LP records, and even documents (if a File Box is unavailable to you). This box … Continue reading »

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How To Pack For Self-Storage

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Box Brothers

Packing your belongings properly and efficiently for self-storage (in a storage facility) is beneficial in a number of ways. A. If you will be visiting your storage unit frequently to retrieve, use, or put away belongings, it helps to have room to move about within the unit. B. You will have room to add any unplanned items to the storage … Continue reading »

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Open-Me-First Boxes

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Box Brothers

Open-Me-First Boxes Throughout our many years in the moving industry, we’ve picked up a few tips ‘n tricks that will help anyone relocating their residence. Among the most useful of these tips is “Open-Me-First Boxes” (OMFB’s). An OMFB is a box that has been purposely packed with items that are useful immediately following your arrival at your new home. These … Continue reading »

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Shipping Small Packages.. Correctly

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Box Brothers

A first-time shipper will often encounter some confusion when shipping a package. This can lead to small mistakes, which will result in a much larger problem. Simply forgetting to properly address your package, or unknowingly failing to apply enough tape to the box, will likely result in your shipment never arriving at its destination. For eBay sellers, this would be … Continue reading »

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