Too small for a moving company, just right for a pallet shipment

Most national moving companies charge a minimum weight-based rate, typically 1,600 to 2,000 pounds. This 1,300-pound small move is a 2-pallet shipment of household goods — small pieces of furniture, books, knickknacks, framed artwork, clothing.

The photo actually contains two separate shipments. The two pallets on the left are the small move; the smaller pallet on the right contains an over-sized “Santa” chair from a local gallery.

Are you planning a small move from Colorado Springs? Get a quote from Pak Mail.

small move – household goods and furniture

Hours of operation for the holiday weekend

About five years ago, we made an executive decision to close the store two 3-day weekends per year: Labor Day and Memorial Day. Pak Mail will be closed Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3, and 4, and will be back to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5. All carriers — UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, and freight — are closed on Monday, September 4.

From our family to yours… have a safe and rejuvenating weekend!

Pak Labor Day Weekend Holiday Hours

Pak Mail makes it easy to pack & ship large items

This elliptical exercise machine shipped after the July 4th holiday. Steps for packing a large item like this include:

• Attach the machine to a sturdy pallet with braces under the legs to keep it from shifting in transit.
• Stabilize the moving arms with stretch wrap.
• Build a very large custom-made double-wall corrugated cover and attach it to the pallet with wood staples.
• Install metal strapping over the box to secure it to the pallet.

Pak Mail ships big stuff!

Elliptical exercise equipment prep for shipping

Elliptical exercise equipment ready for freight shipping

Building a picture crate

Last week’s shipping challenges included artwork that required a wooden crate. We often build them for bronze artwork; sometimes for medical equipment. This crate was for a large, framed historic piece of art from a local gallery.

Picture Crate – Building the Frame

Picture Crate – Cutting the Sides

Picture Crate – Assembling the Pieces

Camping season is upon us

What do these projects have in common? Camping. One is a van conversion kit from Wayfarer Vans; the other is family camping gear for a small move. Enjoy your summer!

Van conversion kit from Wayfarer Vans

Measuring camping gear for proper packing

Camping Gear Packed on Pallet and Ready for Strapping

Furniture shipping

This is the only photo of this project; it was packed and out the back door – one, two three. The table and six chairs were purchased at Consign and Design, a fantastic shop on Garden of the Gods Rd, down the road from Pak Mail. The chairs were packed in pairs and shipped on a pallet with the table. All pieces were protected with felt blankets and styro-lined custom boxes.

Table and chairs from Consign and Design.

Busy season for packing and shipping

Being inundated with packing and shipping projects – believe it or not – is a fun challenge. Last week the guys picked up gallery items and household goods, quoted walk-in freight shipments,  packed everything securely, and shipped with our contracted carriers. This was in addition to small package shipping – artwork from the Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, birthday gifts, and overnight documents. All deadlines were met!

Part 1 Pictures

Decorative Chair from The Great Republic Gallery

Decorative Chair in Custom Box on Pallet

Yes, we can! Game on!

Pictures of this Bubble Hockey Non-video Arcade Game tell the story of this eBay shipment.

Bubble Hockey Arcade Game on a pallet

Bubble Hockey Arcade Game with styro-lined box

Bubble Hockey Arcade Game box being placed on pallet

Bubble Hockey Arcade Game outside and ready for pickup

Packed in a box and strapped on a pallet for freight shipping

T-Rex Metal Sculpture from Camino Real Imports

What can we ship for you today? How about a T-Rex from Camino Real in Manitou Springs?

We never know what will come through the front door next.

Pak Mail customers provided lots of comments about this light-weight, ferocious monster.

Antique Trunk Packing Prep for Shipping

Antique Trunk on Pallet Ready for Carrier Pickup

Pak Mail ships large and awkward items.

Pak Mail easily ships small packages with UPS, FedEx, or DHL to US and international destinations. Large and awkward items are easy for Pak Mail to ship, too. We choose the best protective packaging for the item based on its fragility, place it on a pallet, and ship it with one of our contracted freight carriers — ground, air, or ocean.