Maybe you have some delicate china that you need to ship long distance, but you want to make sure the set is prepped and packed properly? Or maybe you have a high-value antique that you need to get cross country, and you want to make sure it arrives safely? Or, perhaps, you have some expensive electronics and equipment you need to get packed, shipped and delivered and you're working with a tight deadline? Whatever the need you can be sure that Ship Smart can help. We have more than 20 years of experience packing and shipping high value antiques, electronics, fragile and delicate items; even awkward and oddly shaped pieces are no problem for us! No matter how complex or unique the piece or pieces, you can be sure that we can handle it and with the care and consideration it deserves.
Here at Ship Smart we pride ourselves in our ability to offer a variety of service options in order to ensure that we can meet your specific needs.
With over 300 warehouses nationwide it comes as no surprise that we can pick up from almost any location. And, once scheduled, we can typically arrange a pick up within just a few days' notice. When on location, our normal procedure includes wrapping any furniture items with pad wraps and blankets, while tagging any boxes with identification markers so that everything can be easily and safely transported back to our local facility. We can also pack any smaller miscellaneous items into boxes on site, should you need assistance.
Once the items are back at the warehouse, our standard pack protocol is to bubble-wrap and cardboard-box the furniture items. Then, everything gets safely banded and secured to shipping pallets. We do this for two reasons: 1) so that the items are consolidated and secured, which of course reduces the chance for loss during transit, and 2) so they can easily be loaded on and off the truck using industrial machinery eliminating the possibility of damage due to improper handling.
For items that are high value, fragile and/or delicate we can offer custom full wood crating. The crating procedure varies depending on the complexity and nature of the piece, of course, but some of our options include:
We ship via consolidation, so your cost is based on what you're shipping which is how we can offer such competitive pricing. Our standard transit times can vary depending on where you are shipping from and to, the time of year, as well as weather conditions. On average, these tend to run about two-four weeks, but you can always track your order at any point by simply contacting our customer service. And if you are under a time constraint, we can provide expedited services and offer guaranteed delivery dates and time frames.
We can offer full service, white glove delivery in which all the items are unpacked, brought inside and placed. Or, for those looking to save a little, we can offer curbside delivery instead; simply dropping the shipment off at your residence by appointment.
After reading about our services it should come as no shock that we have an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), are a member of NASMM (The National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers) and have great online reviews. And, due to our exemplary packing protocols we are easily able to offer full replacement coverage on each order (even those extremely high value pieces).
We can ship to any town, city or state in the US, and we can even ship internationally. Thanks to our expansive network shipping facilities, no location is beyond our reach. Call us on (866) 333-8018 or request an estimate here to get started!