Most mail and parcel centers focus on office services such as mailbox rentals, photo copies, notary services and on the shipment of small parcels. Even though they have access and offer services with carriers such as UPS and FedEx, they often do not provide the same custom packaging and shipping options offered by a Handle With Care Packaging Store. Because of our extensive knowledge of all transportation environments and expertise in a variety of custom packaging methods for fragile, large, awkwardly-sized or valuable objects, our stores can offer unique pack and ship solutions. In addition, we are the only retail service business offering direct access to the major LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight transportation markets. This affords us the very unique ability to select the most cost effective and efficient method of transportation for each individual shipment.

There is no specific limit to the insurance coverage available for any single shipment. Value is determined by "current market value" and must be substantiated with one of the following: a recent sales receipt, formal appraisal or other acceptable method of valuation. In the event of high value shipments over $400,000, a specific insurance "rider" can be bound by the individual Handle With Care Packaging Store operator. It should be noted that high value items will be required to travel at a fast speed and therefore transit costs may be higher for high values shipments.

With over 25 years of experience in the custom packaging and shipping industry, the Handle With Care Packaging Stores have one of the lowest claims ratios of any service provider in the industry. If your shipment experiences any form of loss or damage, your service provider will quickly and efficiently handle the claims process. We stand behind any item we have personally inspected and packaged. Please keep in mind, any items that are "packed by customer" or the customer chooses to demand a specific packaging method that does not meet insurance standards (thereby waiving liability coverage), those items are insured for "loss only".

Yes. Handle With Care Packaging Store operators provide "on-site" custom packaging services. Check with your local service provider to determine if they offer this valuable option.

Depending on the size, fragility, insurable value and the method of transportation to be used, we will choose the most appropriate packaging materials for the maximum protection of your item. Handle With Care Packaging Store operators have a wide range of packaging materials and methods to choose from, including foam-in-place, Styrofoam loosefill, poly foam wrap, various types of bubble packaging, furniture wrap, newsprint, sheet corrugated cardboard and many other materials. Every shipping company service provider in our network can make custom boxes to fit any item, which is essential for providing both maximum protection and minimum dimensional weight.

The decision to box or crate is very critical for the protection of valuable items, as the choice affects the weight and thus transit costs. For these reasons, the box or crate decision depends heavily upon a combination of the value, fragility and transit environment chosen for the item being shipped. A qualified and experienced packaging and shipping expert should always be consulted when making this very important decision.

We can pack and ship anything. From a sailboat to a soap statue, antiques and art work, electronics and appliances, whether it's small or large, light or heavy, our packaging experts can do it all. We will size up your shipment and recommend the most appropriate packaging method to protect the value of your shipment, the best carrier for delivering it on time and a solution that fits within your budget. We're the Pack & Ship experts!