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.

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