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Shipping large or odd shaped Items

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David Hauser

When it comes down to it, shipping odd shaped items like your childs tuba, when they have joined the college band several states away, or your antique, full length mirror, it can be complicated. Odd shaped packages have different shipping needs. Some important questions on how to keep your items safe during the trip, as well as free from damage, this can get quite pricey if the item is wrongly labeled, or packed. UPS and FedEx have their preferred methods shipping awkwardly shaped items to their customers, and a smart shipper can capitalize on correct packing to save some cash.

If you have a full length mirror, bubble wrap along with cardboard edges and braces to fit into a sturdy box will help insure the fragile item will stay intact. While your childs tuba will need a hard case made for that instrument, and a large box which fits closely on four or more sides. Pack extra space with bubble wrap, and finally add orientation arrows so shippers wont flip the item during the trip. For items like a piece of furniture there are larger problems and higher costs. With the large variety of size and styles there will be many differences in packaging needs. UPS and FedEx both ship furniture if it is weight appropriate.

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One of the easiest ways to ship bulky items like furniture is to let the company do the packing for you, but this is also more expensive. Both FedEx and UPS have options for this with but they can be costly. But if you have concerns about keeping your items safe and whole, this may be the best option, having a professional take care of your items can be worth the price. If you want to package everything you will need to find sturdy materials that can withstand the abuse of shipping. Large boxes, sturdy thick cardboard, foot coverings for legged items. And the weight must be distributed evenly. Make sure that your item is not so large that it will require a pallet for shipping. If you keep all this in mind when you decide to send large odd shaped items, it will save you unnecessary costs from lost or damaged property.

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