Posted on Tue, May 04, 2010
It is now time to ship from Houston and all over the world for Mothers Day.
Flowers are always nice, but we have compiled at list of common and not so common gifts for Mothers Day.
Picture Frames
Gardening tools
Custom m & m's
Custom necklaces
Heart necklaces
Cell Phone
Camera
Appliances
Personalized Jewelry Box
Personalize Magazine cover prints
Digital Photo Frame
Engraved Photo Frame
Movies
Music
GPS System
iPod Touch
MP3 Player
Bathrobes
Beauty Kits
Hand Cream
Makeup
Personalized Cookie Jar
Spa Gift Certificate
Candy
Chocolate
Perfume
Personalized T Shirts
Magazine Subscription
Candles
Glider
Outdoor Furniture
Comforter
Fruit and Nut Basket
Cheese Basket
Monogrammed Towel
Monogrammed Bath Robe
Purse
Wallet
Flowers
Dried Floral Arrangement
Home made cards
While pack n send may not have listed every Mothers Day gift that can be shipped, made or given, we have tried to help out the "Gee I cannot think of a gift." customer.
If you need further ideas or need to ship something, please give us a call. And Happy Mothers Day from pack n send.
713 266 1450
Posted on Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Pack n send is updating information about freight movement throughout Europe. With air traffic returning to normal freight is once again moving throughout Europe.
As we receive updated information, we will continue to post it on our website.
The current article was taken from Handy Shipping Guide
UK - One of the UK's largest movers of export airfreight shipments, Air Menzies International (AMI), has reported that they are getting shipments back on track after the disruption caused by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano last week.
As more air lines re-establish normal operations in Europe, AMI state that they are rapidly clearing backlogged cargo at their warehouses, mainly thanks to their holding of large amounts of pre-booked space aboard flights, and are able to accept new booking and cargo consignments.
Sharon Wright, AMI's Vice President Europe, said: "Now the airlines are flying again, our pre-booked allocations with most major carriers will help to move our customers' traffic quickly."
She added that this situation should serve as a warning to both industry and the authorities on the importance of contingency planning saying that:
"Hopefully we have all learned some lessons. Airlines - particularly freighter operators - need to look at ways of working around a problem like this, by quickly adopting alternative gateways outside the no-fly zone, which we could then feed by road.
"On a government level, there must be a Europe-wide contingency plan in place, should such a situation ever arise again."
For your freight forwarding or custom packing needs needs, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Tue, Jan 05, 2010
Have you been someone following all the hype behind online stores and want to get involved with it? Now the opportunity is even easier then before with the sell and ship options available from Pack n Send.
Ebay is one of the largest online auction websites world-wide with millions of sellers and buyers. Becoming a seller doesn't have to be the most complicated thing anymore. Many people look into starting an Ebay business each day, and many more don't know where to begin or how to get started.
Make Ebay Shipping Easy
With Pack n Send we'll take all the hard work out for you. We will take the time to research the items you want to sell, get photographs of the items, list the items, get you top dollar for the items and lastly, ship the items to their buyer for you. We will help you get your Ebay listing seen and sold at an astounding amount.
Houston Ebay Shipping Services
For those located in Houston, Texas you can now take advantage of Pack n Send's Houston Ebay shipping. Our shipping services have been designed to help you get exactly what you need at a price you'll be able to afford.
If you don't actually have anywhere to store your Ebay listings while you are waiting for them to sell consider making you of Pack n Send's inventory storage options. Pack n Send can store your inventory within their local warehouse until the Ebay listings are sold.
We want to make the overall process for you uncomplicated. It can be hard keeping things organized and on time, especially if you have large amounts of sales occuring each and everyday. Let Pack n Send make the process easier for you so you can enjoy your Ebay business even more and get all those Ebay listings selling.
Time is everything when it comes to Ebay. You want to ensure your items are shipped quickly and the price is affordable. This is possible when you have Pack n Send assisting you with the overall process.
Posted on Sun, Jan 03, 2010
Sending furniture anywhere nationwide can always seem like a difficult task. Whether you're moving an entire home or doing a small load move you are going to want to find the best options to send your furniture.
It can be hard finding shipping companies that will assist in smaller moves without having a hiked up price. With Pack n Send there is a variety of shipping options available so that you can send furniture across the country easily and at a price you'll like.
Some options that are offered with Pack n Send's shipping and moving services include:
If you'd like full details on the variety of shipping services offered by Pack n Send please continue to Shipping Services in Houston, TX. Throughout this section you'll see a vast amount of shipping services available.
If you'd like full details on the variety of moving services offered by Pack n Send please continue to Local & Long Distance Moving in Houston, TX. Throughout this section you'll see all the moving options available.
It can be hard finding a service that does everything you need. Pack n Send will do everything it can to offer you everything you need at an affordable price.
If you are looking to get a price quote to determine how much it would cost to send your furniture across country ensure to request a moving/shipping quote from Pack n Send.
Posted on Fri, Dec 11, 2009
The holidays are now getting quite close, and getting all those gifts to family world wide is becoming slightly more tedious. No one enjoys spending a fortune to get the gifts to their families, which is why the hunt for cheap shipping costs is beginning.
If you are one of the many wanting to find cheap shipping costs, you will be happy to know that it's actually possible and there are many ways you can minimize the amounts you spend this holiday season.
One of the best ways you can greatly diminish the amount you spend for shipping is combining packages. If you have several family members in one local area that you're shipping gifts to ship them all to one location. By doing this you are diminishing the amount of packages being sent out, meaning less postal fees. This is also a great way to ensure that your family is spending a little quality time together.
Another thing that you should consider is shipping early. By shipping early you won't have to pay the added costs for expedited shipping to ensure the packages get there in time. Most people are known to wait until the last minute, but the holidays is the worst time that you could do this.
The holiday season is a time of year you want to enjoy as much as possible. The last thing you want to worry about is your family not receiving their gifts. Don't have this worry this year and do all your holiday shipping with Pack n Send.
Pack n Send dedicates themselves to cutting costs for you and also making sure that your family receives their gifts on time. It can be quite saddening to find out that they did not, so don't deal with this feeling this year.
Make this a holiday season you enjoy to the fullest and have Pack n Send help you relieve all that gift shipping stress. We will do everything we can to get your packages arrive on time and do it at a better price then your usual postal services. Christmas is right around the corner, so it is time to get those gifts out now before it is too late and we are working our way into New Years.
Posted on Fri, Dec 04, 2009
So you're packing a box to ship an item. Seems pretty simple, right? Actually, packing a box for shipping is a science. You need to keep in mind the weight, size, and even how you tape it up. Here are four solid tips for packing a box for shipping.
1. Choose the right box. Don't pick a box that's too large -- you'll end up paying much more than necessary for shipping costs. And don't skimp -- be sure your box is the right strength. There are different kinds of cardboard thickness. On the bottom of the box should be its weight capacity. The minimum weight limit should be two hundred pounds per square inch.
2. Tape it up right. Tape your box where the 2 smaller ends are folded first and then the 2 larger flaps after. That way you can have one whole strip of tape across the whole bottom and top of the box. Running the tape across a couple of times is a good idea as well as across the ends. Masking tape, duct tape and scotch tape are not strong enough to hold boxes with UPS and Federal Express. Packing tape is not expensive. It is worth getting a roll of clear or tan packing tape.
3. Make sure your box is full. All boxes should be packed fully. Leaving no extra space within the box is the best way to ensure safe arrival. If your box is too big, cut it down or fill it with paper. Imagine a 50 pound, 70 pound or 100 pound box landing on your box. Could it withstand the impact without caving in? This is surely one of the most important things you should keep in mind.
4. Use the right filler. Packing china and glass is tricky, but not hard. Double bubble wrap the item, pack it tightly in one box, then add it to a double wall box with a minimum of 2-3" of peanuts packed fully. The key is to add a shock absorber and cushion so your items arrive safely at their destination. If you have more than one glass piece, put several pieces into the first box, all bubbled with peanuts to fill any space that might cause the items to move. Then add it to your double wall box with peanuts on the top, bottom and sides. For larger boxes, you may need to sit on the boxes to close them when they're fully packed.
Imagine when these boxes get on a conveyor belt, one box after another, landing at the bottom, your box should withstand bigger and heavier boxes being stacked on top.
Use quality, strong boxes and tape, bubble your fragile items and pack the box fully. If you can sit on the box and it caves in a bit, add more filling. As full as you might think it is, it will shift during transit and lose a lot of its fullness by the time it gets to the destination.
Good luck and happy packing!
If we can answer any of box packing questions, please call Pack n Send at 713-266-1450. We sell discounted boxes and packing supplies in our Houston area storefront.
Posted on Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Christmas is around the corner. You've bought tons of gifts for friends and family. All you need now is to pack up your presents and ship them, right?
Wrong. With so many people sending gifts across the country, you need to think strategically about when, how and where you'll send. Keep reading for solid tips on avoiding shipping headaches this holiday season. 
1. Go with an experienced shipping company. Use an experienced packing company to pack and ship your holiday presents. How sad to buy a lovely vase and have it damaged during shipping. Packing professionals will know how to handle your delicate gifts.
If you are shipping family heirlooms, always let an experienced mover or shipping company pack and ship these for you. Some things are worth paying for, and irreplaceable items surely fall into this category.
2. Send items early, even if you are taking a plane. Having your gifts arrive separately spares you the hassle of carrying items through the airport. You also avoid the extra baggage fees. Many companies will pick up, pack, gift wrap and ship your packages for you. One less worry!!
An added bonus? Family members will wait with anticipation when they see a box of gifts arrive at their doorstep.
3. Ship early, ship early, ship early. This cannot be stressed enough times. If you are looking at saving money, you do not want to wait and ship until the last minute. Overnight shipping is more expensive, as is two day and three day shipping. Ground shipping is reliable, and not nearly as expensive.
The major shipping companies list the last day you should ship and hope to get your package there on time, but,starting the day after Thanksgiving guarantees by the major shipping companies are adjusted or suspended until after Christmas. This is due to the weather and volume of packages.
4. Use UPS, Fed Ex and DHL. With these companies, you can track your package from the time it leaves the store until the time it is delivered. The satisfaction of knowing exactly when it has arrived at its final destination is great.
5. Ship suitcases before you travel. Suitcase shipping starts to pick up this time of year - and with good reason. With crowded airports and extra fees imposed by the airlines, customers now request luggage pick up at their home or office and delivery at their final destination. Pick up service for your luggage can also be arranged for the trip home.
When it comes to Christmas and holiday shipping, plan ahead, ship early and go with an experienced shipper. If you can't use the tips above and you find yourself scrambling at the last minute, expect to pay more for a gift that may not even arrive on time.
If we can answer any of your shipping questions, please call us in Houston at 713-266-1450, or visit us at www.pack-n-send.com.
Happy Holidays!
Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Moving furniture can be a true trial for some, especially if they do not have the strength or vehicle to do it. This can pose some complications and leave you unable to move your furniture on your own.
There are options available that could help you with furniture shipping more easily, which is a much better and stress free option for you.
Shipping your Furniture Easily
Furniture shipping has become a lot easier with the help of many shipping companies nationwide, but many of them require you to hit a certain freight load to ship. This isn't the case with Pack-n-Send. You can still utilize their shipping services with a less than load freight without being presented with an un-sightly fee.
If you are worried that your furniture may get damaged consider having the items placed into crates or protected with various blanket protectors, styrofoam for smaller pieces and any other packaging protection that Pack-n-Send offers.
Crating is a beneficial option for those delicate pieces such as glass items, antique items, stemware, paintings and any other damagable item.
Options for Moving Furniture Long Distances
If you are planning a move consider having Pack-n-Send assist with the process. They offer many different moving options, whether it is a small move, long distance move or international. With an international move they could assist with international shipping to get your furniture at the new location easily.
You won't have to deal with the worry that the items will not get there or will be damaged with the protection and security behind the crating, packing and shipping abilities that Pack-n-Send has been offering since 1981.