Small Moves Are Easy for Pak Mail
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,
Pak Mail – Busy Season – Part 3
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!
College Student Shipping – End-of-Year Move
Shipping a student from Colorado Springs The college semester is almost over. Time to ship all your stuff home and get ready for finals. Student shipping from Colorado College or UCCS – home for summer break, to a new college for extended classes, or abroad for intensive studies –
College Student Shipping – Home or Abroad
Shipping a student from Colorado Springs Student shipping from Colorado College or UCCS – home for summer break, to a new college for extended classes, or abroad for intensive studies – is easy with the right help. It’s a small move of the accumulated stuff after a year in a dorm room
Pak Mail Welcomes 2017 With Gratitude for 2016
Grateful for Packing and Shipping Last year provided quite a ride and lots of reasons to be grateful. My four siblings and I transitioned our elderly parents from their home to assisted living. Both Mom and Dad are still enjoying each other’s company after 64
Small Move Shipping for Estates or Students
At Your Leisure or to Meet a Deadline Summer solstice has come… and gone. July 4th is here. Longer days encourage cleaning up the house and removing clutter. Downsizing seniors decide to become full-time RV travelers. High school graduates prepare for college. All of these activities
Packing and Shipping Collectibles
A breakfast networking meeting with folks from the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce was the beginning of a delightful day. Upon my return home, my husband Jim invited me to stay home for the day. Perfect! First on the agenda was clearing my mind. A brisk two-mile
How Do You Move a Student?
This is not about “motivating” a student. That’s a separate topic. This is about how to move a student from Colorado College or UCCS home for summer break, a new college for extended classes, or abroad for intensive studies. It’s about shipping the accumulated stuff
What Is a Small Move Estimate?
A small move estimate is based on packaging requirements, weight and size of final shipment, value, destination (domestic or international), and timing. For the most accurate estimate, be prepared with detailed information: Packaging requirements: How many pieces of furniture? How many fragile items (china,
How Are Fragile Items Packed for a Small Move?
Packing fragile items for small move freight carriers, as well as for UPS, FedEx, and DHL, is different from packing for moving companies. Moving companies typically pick up household items at one location and drive them to the destination without any unloading or reloading