The holiday season has arrived, and you probably have a lot on your plate including a long list of gifts to purchase and give to loved ones. The gift-giving process can become a logistical challenge if you are traveling, or even relocating, during the holidays.
As an experienced and skilled moving company, Pickens-Kane is full of helpful information to ensure that your holiday gifts and packages arrive at their final destinations safe and sound. Below are our top secure gift moving tips to assist you in traveling or moving with holiday gifts.
Consider Buying Online
Online shopping offers an excellent way to keep holiday gifts and packages safe. When you ship directly from a store or website, you won’t have to worry about packing and wrapping gifts yourself. This will simplify your life during the busy holiday season and will increase the likelihood that your gifts stay safe during transit. This can be especially true if you are gifting delicate and breakable items. Transporting fragile packages in December can be challenging, but stores and shipping companies have the resources, training, and experience to safely package items for transport.
Use a Shipping Company
If you are gifting store-bought items, consider shipping them to loved ones instead of traveling with them. You can use UPS or FedEx to ship all your gifts together to minimize shipping costs. Be sure to carefully package your items and keep tracking information handy. If you are using a shipping company, it is a good idea to purchase insurance for your package. The holiday season is a busy time, and insurance will give you peace of mind should something happen to your package in transit.
Ship to a Local Store
Many stores will give you the option of shipping items to a local store for pick-up. If you are traveling this holiday season, you might consider inquiring about picking up your holiday gifts at a store that is close to your destination.
Pack Gifts Carefully
If you are carrying gifts with you on an airplane or road trip, be sure to carefully package any fragile or delicate items. It will be helpful to have a variety of packing materials on hand, including:
- Bubble Wrap
- Tape
- Newspaper
- Cardboard
Learn More About Pickens-Kane
Pickens-Kane is proud to be one of the top providers of quality moving solutions to clients in the Chicago area. If you have a move coming up, you can count on us for full-service assistance and excellent customer support. From stress-free local, long-distance, and international residential moves to streamlined commercial relocations and long and short-term storage services, we will take excellent care of you (and your things). Reach out today to discuss your needs and request a free estimate.
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