Tips for Safe and Sound Holiday Shipping
(NewsUSA) - Shopping is a given during the holiday season, but have you thought about shipping yet?
For holiday travelers, added restrictions as to what can and cannot be brought on-board will make it more difficult than before to come bearing gifts. And for many people, shipping to out-of-town relatives and friends whom they won't see over the holidays is an annual stress-inducing event.
Pak Mail, a full-service packing, shipping and crating center with locations locally and worldwide, provides the following guidelines for safe and easy holiday shipping:
* Always plan ahead and ship early. If you are traveling, send your gifts to your destination rather than taking them with you. This will help you avoid the hassle of extra security at the airport and the chance of having to pay additional fees for extra baggage.
* Include extra address labels with the package in case the exterior packaging gets damaged.
* Be aware of shipping restrictions. Ask ahead of time about any rules regarding what types of items may or may not be shipped, packing guidelines and size and weight requirements to avoid surprises at the counter.
* Consolidate your packages to save money; it's less expensive to send one 20-pound package than two 10-pound packages.
* When possible, ship your packages to a business address to ensure someone will personally receive them.
* For the least amount of stress and optimum peace of mind, leave it to the pros. Whatever the packing and shipping challenge, Pak Mail's skilled packing experts are up to the task. You can even get a price quote online. For more information, visit www.pakmail.com.
