How to pack

Jewelry and collectibles?

• Jewelry and collectible items are not covered by our insurance:
• 1. This includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches.
• 2. Also covers items like antiques and portraits.
• 3. Includes all types of artwork.
• 4. Money is also not insurable.

Box Assembly

• 1. Fold down the small flaps first.
• 2. Next, fold the larger flaps on top of them.
• 3. Tape the larger flaps securely into place.
• 4. Make sure the bigger flaps completely cover the smaller ones.

Electricals

• 1. Ensure a minimum of 5cm of padding surrounds each device.
• 2. Leave at least 5cm of space between different items.
• 3. When you can, use the item's original packaging.
• 4. Remove any toner or ink cartridges from printers.
• 5. Please note: we cannot accept scanners or combined printer/scanners.

Padding

• 1. Every solid item needs at least 5cm of protective padding on all sides before being boxed.

Liquids?

• We’re not able to store or ship any liquids. That includes:
• 1. Toiletries like shampoo, nail polish, creams, and lens solution.
• 2. All food and drink products.
• 3. Ink or toner for printers.
• 4. Oils, fuels, and aerosols.

Remains?

• We’re unable to store or move human or animal remains under any circumstances.

Food products?

• We do not accept food or edible products for storage or shipment. Examples include:
• 1. Items like pasta, seeds, grains, noodles, or protein powder.
• 2. Dried ingredients like spices and herbs.
• 3. Any fresh produce.
• 4. Meats, vegetables, plants, and seafood.

Batteries?

• Batteries of any type cannot be stored or shipped. This includes:
• 1. Laptop battery packs.
• 2. Devices with integrated batteries.
• 3. Regular batteries.
• 4. Batteries for phones, cameras, etc.

Glassware and crockery

• 1. Use 5cm of cushioning around each individual item.
• 2. Keep 5cm of padding between items to avoid contact.

Paperwork and files

• Our book boxes are perfect for documents:
• 1. Designed to fit A4 folders neatly.
• 2. Sturdy enough to hold heavy papers.

Combustibles?

• We cannot transport or hold flammable items. These include:
• 1. Solid or liquid fuels.
• 2. All lighters (full or empty).
• 3. Aerosol spray containers.
• 4. Canisters of gas.

Drugs?

• We do not handle or store any medications or drugs due to legal restrictions.

Packing Boxes

• 1. Fill each box fully so nothing shifts around inside.
• 2. A box that rattles when shaken isn’t packed correctly.
• 3. Fragile or smaller things should be placed into smaller containers first.