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CUSTOM PACKAGING SERVICES IN COLORADO SPRINGS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FRAGILE ARTWORK CUSTOM PACKING
Pak Mail packaging experts know that not everything fits perfectly into a standard box. We pack and ship heavy, oversized, oddly shaped, and fragile items, including fine china and crystal, paintings and sculptures, machinery, and industrial equipment. Our certified packing professionals:

• Assess the fragility, composition, and monetary or sentimental value of each item to determine the best packing methods.
• Use prefabricated boxes or design and build one-of-a-kind corrugated containers.
• Build custom wooden boxes and crates, including stick crates, solid wall crates, and certified crates for international shipping.
• Secure shipments on pallets or skids to provide additional stability and ease in handling.

ART SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

Pak Mail offers Packing & shipping services for artwork.
Packing art – family heirlooms, paintings, framed photos and lithographs, textiles, pottery, glass, sculptures, one-of-a-kind pieces – requires special care and, sometimes, white-glove services. Artists, galleries, museums, auction houses, and individual family members have welcomed Pak Mail’s artwork packing and shipping expertise since 1996.
The appropriate packing and shipping method is selected by reviewing the artwork’s fragility and value, and the customer or artist’s budget. Packaging methods may include glass mask, acid-free paper, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, a protective corrugated sandwich, closed-cell foam, or Styrofoam for framed pieces; crates and bracing for sculptures; or double boxing for glass and pottery. We stock a wide variety of manufactured corrugated boxes and raw materials to make corrugated and wooden boxes to fit.

When shipping high-value, one-of-a-kind, or sentimental art, we recommend that our customers:

• Keep purchase receipts or appraisals as evidence of value.
• If there is no evidence indicating value, seek to have it documented with an appraisal or a published price for a similar item.
• Take several photos of the item to document its condition.

PACKING AND SHIPPING ANTIQUES IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

SHIPPING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OR ONE-OF-A-KIND WORKS OF ART.
Pak Mail takes special care with antiques – high value or simply sentimental, sturdy or extremely fragile. Antiques can be family heirlooms, furniture, paintings, framed family photos, crafts, or sculptures. Galleries, museums, auction houses, senior move managers, and individual family members have welcomed Pak Mail’s expertise in packing and shipping antiques from Colorado Springs since 1996.

Our personal approach means that we clearly explain your packing, shipping and insurance coverage options to give you the best value for your shipping situation. Pak Mail professionals determine the appropriate packing and shipping for each antique by assessing:

• its fragility
• its value
• the shipping distance
• when you would like it to arrive

When shipping antiques we recommend the following:

• Keep purchase receipts or appraisals as evidence of value.
• If there is no evidence indicating value, seek to have it documented with an appraisal or a published price for a similar item.
• Take several photos of the item to document its condition.

AUCTION SHIPPING SERVICES IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

SHIPPING TIPS FOR AUCTION SELLERS AND BUYERS.
Pak Mail provides professional packing and shipping for auctions including Gorman Auctions, Caring Transitions online estate auctions, ShopGoodwill, and eBay. We offer free estimates that include pickup, packing, declared value coverage, and shipping. Buyers are more likely to purchase an item if the estimated shipping cost is posted.

Auction sellers can increase sales with:

• Accurate packing and shipping estimates for antiques, furniture, sporting and household goods, machinery, auto parts… and more.
• Professional packing and shipping.
• A one-stop shop for pickup, packing, domestic and international shipping, and small moves.
• Pak Mail’s ability to ship multiple items to multiple locations.
• Solutions for packing and shipping hassles. Pak Mail can ship very large, extremely fragile, and highly valuable items.
• Shipping partners including UPS, FedEx, and DHL; LTL trucking companies; air freight carriers; blanket wrap movers; and international carriers.

Auction buyers can shop with:

• An estimate of packing and shipping cost BEFORE buying.
• The convenience of worldwide delivery to home, office, or warehouse.
• The protection of auction purchases – no matter how fragile, awkward, or valuable – with Pak Mail’s professional packing, crating, declared value coverage, and shipping services.

Choose Pak Mail’s auction shipping services for secure professional packing and affordable shipping for your auction purchases.

BICYCLE SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

STUDENT MOVE, BIKE RACE OR TRIATHLON, OR BIKE VACATION…
Pak Mail can ship your bicycle from Colorado Springs to its destination – even the Ironman events around the world! We are authorized shippers for UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Pak Mail can even ship the entire team’s equipment with our contracted air and ground freight carriers. Contact us for a free in-person or phone consultation, or get a quote now.

COLLECTIBLES SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

SECURE PACKING AND SHIPPING OF VALUABLE AND SENTIMENTAL COLLECTIONS.
Collections of all shapes and sizes from art galleries or family estates – antique movie posters, Star Wars® or Star Trek® memorabilia, dolls, antique coins, baseball trading cards, fragile crystal bells – are packed by Pak Mail professionals based on fragility and value. Whether the items require a simple box with packing paper, a double box with bubble wrap and packing peanuts, or a wooden crate, we ensure that the collection is packed securely to arrive at its destination safely.

When shipping collectibles, be sure to do the following:

• Keep purchase receipts or appraisals as evidence of value.
• If there is no evidence indicating value, seek to have it documented with an appraisal or a published price for a similar item.
• Take several photos of the item to document its condition.

Choose Pak Mail’s collectible shipping services for secure professional packing and affordable shipping for your auction purchases.

ESTATE SALE SERVICES IN COLORADO SPRINGS

PACKING & SHIPPING FOR ESTATES SALE AND RETIREMENT DOWNSIZING.
Pak Mail specializes in packing and shipping estates and household goods from the Colorado Springs metro area and surrounding mountain resort communities. The need for our packing and shipping services can arise from retirement relocation, senior downsizing, full-time RV traveling, or a life change within a family.

The passing of a loved one or a decision to move a family member to an assisted living facility is not easy. By working directly with families or in cooperation with local senior move managers, Pak Mail eases the burden of passing on a loved one’s treasures to the next generation – a china set, WWII medals, a prized chair or desk, books, vintage toys, photo albums.

If the family’s time in town is limited, we can arrange weekend or evening appointments for quotes and pickups. Our personalized approach means we clearly explain packaging and shipping options to give the best value for the situation. We can pack items for storage or ship everything to one location, allowing family members to sort through items later. We can ship to multiple addresses using multiple carrier options, or we can pack items for carrying on the plane or in the car.

Pak Mail at the corner of Centennial Boulevard and Garden of the Gods Road works with members of the Colorado Springs Senior Resource Council and is a certified industry partner with the National Association of Senior Move Managers.

Tips for Downsizing and Shipping Estates

• Be sure to document everything needing packed or shipped.
• Be as accurate as possible to determine the value of each item.
• If there is no evidence indicating value, seek to have it documented with an appraisal or a published price for a similar item.
• Take several photos of the items to document its condition.

Choose Pak Mail’s Estate shipping services for secure professional packing and shipping.

ELECTRONICS PACKING & SHIPPING SERVICES IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SECURE PACKAGING FOR SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS AND MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SHIPPING.
Pak Mail professionals pack and ship electronic equipment from Colorado Springs – laptop, printer, stereo, TV, medical equipment… and more. The carrier industry has specific packaging requirements for electronics. Carriers will deny all claims for damage when packaging is not to standards.

Whether it’s an old PC or game console to the grandkids, a digital camera to a friend, or a high value, sensitive industrial analyzer to a medical facility, Pak Mail staff know how to package it properly for safe transport to its destination.
Before shipping electronics, we suggest you:

1. Back up data on a removable drive or disk.
2. Remove ink cartridges and toner from printers to prevent accidental spillage. Place them in a separate zip-lock bag to include in the shipment.
3. Record the make, model, and serial number of the equipment.
4. Verify that power supplies and cables are present.
5. Remove video games and movies from consoles and players.

FURNITURE SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SHIP FURNITURE FROM COLORADO ACROSS THE COUNTRY OR OVERSEAS.
Pak Mail can ship furniture from Colorado Springs – in the family estate for generations or brand new, delicate antiques or sturdy everyday items, boxed or unboxed.

We can handle one, two, three… or more pieces – shipments too small for a moving company. Our professionals clearly explain your shipping options to give you the best value.
First, we review:

• Fragility and value
• Shipping distance
• When you need it to arrive

Whether you’re shipping furniture across town, across the country, or across the globe, we’ll utilize our blanket wrap, air, ground, and ocean carrier partners to make sure it gets to its destination in perfect condition.

GOLF CLUB SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SECURE PACKAGING FOR ONE GOLF CLUB OR THE ENTIRE GOLF BAG
Are you following the sun and planning a golf trip? Avoid the hassle of lugging your clubs through the airport. Instead, let Pak Mail ship your golf clubs from Colorado Springs and have them waiting for you at your destination – the golf course, your hotel, or friend or family’s home or business.

We can pick up your clubs at your home or golf course in Colorado Springs, and pack and ship them. We can even provide a return shipping label to ship them back to Colorado Springs when you’re headed home.

PACKAGING FINE CHINA AND CRYSTAL FOR SHIPPING FROM COLORADO SPRINGS

VERY FRAGILE GLASS & CHINA PACKING & SHIPPING.
Pak Mail specializes in packaging very fragile pieces for shipping from Colorado Springs, whether the destination is 200 or 2000 miles away. We have strict standards for packaging very fragile and valuable fine china and crystal. Steps for packaging include:

• creating an inventoried and photographed list of all items, noting existing chips or cracks,
• determining the number of pieces for each box (a china set with 12 place settings is divided into 3 to 4 place settings per box, plus additional boxes for serving pieces),
• wrapping each piece in bubble wrap,
• preparing dividers, if needed, for delicate cups and glassware,
• floating the wrapped pieces in packing peanuts in a box that provides 2 inches of space around all dimensions, and
• floating the packed box in packing peanuts in a box that provides 2 inches of space around all dimensions.

This packaging technique is called double boxing. The outer box is intended to take the brunt of all handling, shock, and vibration while in transit. Moving companies typically use large boxes and packing paper for packing dishes. This method is appropriate for large moving companies because the boxes are handled fewer times — from the home to the truck to the new home. China and glassware items that are shipped require smaller boxes, along with protective bubble wrap and peanuts. The smaller boxes weigh less, which reduces the stress on the bottom pieces during transit, and are easier to handle. Shipping involves more handling — from shipping store to carrier truck to carrier facility to conveyor belt to truck or plane to delivery truck to recipient. If you are concerned about transporting your fragile items to Pak Mail, let us help! We can pickup at your location.

STUDENT SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SHIP STUFF TO COLLEGE OR HOME FROM COLLEGE.
Pak Mail ships students … their stuff, that is, anywhere.
We are the Colorado Springs student packing and shipping experts. We ship your stuff to college or back home. Pak Mail professionals custom pack all your belongings and then help you determine the most affordable shipping service – a couple boxes UPS or FedEx or everything for your dorm room on a pallet via LTL freight. We provide packing and shipping services for international students, too – DHL, FedEx, UPS, or air freight.

• books
• computers
• musical instruments
• sports equipment
• class projects
• furniture
• electronics
• artwork
• clothing

We stock a variety of boxes and packing supplies for the “do-it-yourselfer.” Trust the packaging experts at Pak Mail for the fragile electronics, keepsakes, and artwork. We offer pickup services at UCCS, Colorado College and Fountain Valley School

Spend some quality time with family and friends before heading out on your college adventure, or with your college buddies before moving home or relocating for your new job.

PACKING & SHIPPING PERISHABLES IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SENDING FOOD SO IT ARRIVES FRESH FROM COLORADO SPRINGS
Pak Mail is up to the challenge of packaging and shipping perishables from Colorado Springs so they arrive as tasty as the day they were shipped. We Styrofoam-line any size box to create a cooler if needed.
Here are a few tips to consider:

• Ship perishables – baked goods, meat, vegetables, fruit – on Monday or Tuesday.
• Ship perishables UPS or FedEx for next-day-air or 2-day-delivery.
• Keep items refrigerated or frozen until bringing them to Pak Mail. Include a few frozen gel packs with the goodies to keep them cool. Bring your items to us between noon and 2 p.m.
• Freeze cakes, including cheesecakes and layer cakes, before shipping to keep them solid. Wrap the frozen cake in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil to help keep it cold.
• Despite precautions, icing may smear and decorations may become crushed in transit.
• Place individually wrapped cookies on a sturdy paper plate.

PACKING & SHIPPING SNOWBOARDS OR SKIS IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SHIPPING SNOWGEAR FROM COLORADO SPRINGS

When it comes to packing and shipping your valuable ski and snowboard gear, ensuring its safe and secure transit is paramount. At our store, we understand the significance of protecting your equipment during shipping, and we offer comprehensive solutions to safeguard your gear as it makes its way to its destination.

Our specialized packaging materials for ski and snowboard gear include sturdy and durable shipping boxes in various sizes, designed to accommodate skis, snowboards, boots, and accessories. Additionally, we provide high-quality bubble wrap and cushioning materials to protect your equipment from impact and shifting during transit. By carefully packaging your gear with our reliable materials, you can have peace of mind knowing that it will arrive at its destination in optimal condition.

We also offer guidance on the proper packaging methods for ski and snowboard equipment to ensure maximum protection during shipping. From secure strapping and bundling techniques to utilizing appropriate cushioning and fill materials, we can assist you in preparing your gear for safe and worry-free shipping.

Visit our store to explore our complete range of packing and shipping materials for ski and snowboard gear, and trust us to provide the reliable solutions you need to ship your equipment with confidence. With our expertise and high-quality materials, you can rest assured that your valuable ski and snowboard gear will reach its destination intact and ready for your next mountain adventure.

TRAVEL & LUGGAGE SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SHIP LUGGAGE AHEAD TO YOUR VACATION DESTINATION
Ongoing changes in airline travel are making things more challenging than ever for passengers. The changes in carry-on limits, checked baggage, and security may be causing you unnecessary aggravation… adding to the time it takes to clear security and locate and collect your baggage at your destination.
Do any of these apply to your travel needs?

• Too many bags to check.
• Too large an item to check.
• Items too heavy to manage.
• Want travel to be easier.
• Taking something fragile or valuable.
• Don’t want someone going through your personal items.
• Bringing your golf clubs, skis, or snorkel gear.
• Want to put value coverage on your items.

Pak Mail can ship luggage from Colorado Springs ahead to your destination. We can also give you return shipping labels, so that your luggage can be shipped home when your trip is over. It is easy, convenient, and secure.

Along with our luggage service, we now offer expedited passport services. You can receive a passport in 7 days!

PACKAGING LARGE ITEMS FOR SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS

LARGE AND AWKWARD ITEM PACKING & SHIPPING
Pak Mail makes it easy to ship large items from Colorado Springs with confidence. Our custom packaging specialists welcome a challenge. Furniture, industrial equipment and machinery, motorized wheelchairs and bikes, ATVs, large sculptures and artwork, engines and truck parts, one item or a room full, Pak Mail provides the best options and expertly handles every detail. We safeguard your cargo with an array of capabilities, including:

• double-wall corrugated,
• made-to-size containers and crating,
• a large supply and variety of packing materials,
• stretch-wrapping,
• blanket wrap, and
• palletizing.

Pak Mail offers multiple shipping options. We carefully evaluate each piece and circumstance to determine the best carrier, shipment method, and price. We use only trusted and nationally known ground, air, and ocean freight carriers, blanket wrap door-to-door movers, and specialty carriers for cars and pianos.

MILITARY APO SHIPPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SENDING SMALL PACKAGES TO APO AND FPO ADDRESSES FROM COLORADO SPRINGS
Pak Mail professionals simplify the process of shipping to military addresses from Colorado Springs by choosing the appropriate and most cost-effective USPS shipping method, professionally packing the items, and completing the labels and customs forms for you. We can include a Cell Phones for Soldiers calling card for your military guy or gal.
Our expertise helps avoid possible delays in delivery. Check out the list below for a few general but helpful pointers.

• Remove batteries from toys and electronic devices. Ticking, vibrating, or any kind of noise coming from a package during transit can create suspicion.
• Do not ship prohibited items such as hazardous or flammable material (including perfume and cologne), aerosol cans, firearms, furs, perishables, plants, tobacco, and liquor, to name a few. Pornographic material is illegal in some countries.
• Avoid sending anything that will melt such as chocolates.
• Be aware that the military shipping process (loading and unloading packages multiple times in transit) may increase the risk of damage to very fragile items unless they are professionally packed.
• Make a list of the items being shipped, including their quantities and values.
• Weight and size are very important in determining the rate. If you’re on a tight budget, select small lightweight items for shipping. Packages less than 4 pounds are the most economical to send. Keep in mind that the box and packing materials add to the total weight.
• Remember that USPS military shipping rates are the same as domestic rates; APO and FPO zip codes are to military post offices located within the US. Military post offices distribute mail and packages to overseas personnel as a free service. Custom forms must be completed.

PACK AND SHIP HOLIDAY GIFTS IN COLORADO SPRINGS

HOLIDAY & SPECIAL EVENT PACKING AND SHIPPING
Holidays, weddings, new grandbabies, valentines, birthdays, graduations… Pak Mail makes it easy to ship gifts from Colorado Springs. It’s the next-best option to giving the gift in person. Pak Mail simplifies the long-distance gift-giving experience. Once you ship to your special friends or relatives, your list of names and addresses are safely kept in our database; the next time you can simply say, “I’d like to send this to Aunt Mary.”
Some gift shipping tips:

• Make sure the fragile item is cushioned well before gift-wrapping.
• Avoid giving perfume or cologne; it may be considered flammable and a hazardous material.
• Wine can be shipped from our Pak Mail location. Keep the wine bottle separate from other gifts, so it can be packed in a UPS-approved container.
• Don’t ship liquor and beer. It cannot be legally shipped portal to portal, only from a licensed liquor distributor.
• Avoid giving chocolates; they may melt in transit.
• Ship perishables, such as baked goods, meat or fruit, on Monday or Tuesday during the holiday season.
• Select small non-fragile, lighter weight gifts if you’re on a tight budget. It can help save on shipping costs.
• Ship holiday packages early, at least 2 weeks ahead if possible. During the Christmas season carriers encounter a large volume of packages and remove delivery guarantees for a short time.

PACK AND SHIP WINE IN COLORADO SPRINGS

SHIP WINE FROM COLORADO SPRINGS

Pak Mail no longer offers wine shipping in Colorado Springs. Please check one of our sister companies, Postal Annex in Colorado Springs.