Buying or selling items at auction houses is a great way to rid yourself of unwanted items, or purchase items that are hard to acquire elsewhere or by other means. Auction houses are also a great way to meet other people in your industry or who share your interests and hobbies. After buying or selling auction items, the next step is to safely pack and ship them to their new home.
It is generally understood that items bought or sold at auction houses are generally worth quite a bit of money, are big and bulky, are fragile, or all of the above. This is where auction shipping companies come in handy! However, many people aren’t sure which type of auction shipping company they need after buying or selling an item. Extreme Packing Solutions is here to help you determine which type of service is best for you.
Types of Auction Item Shipping Companies
- Freight or Courier Service. This is the most common type of auction shipping in the Boston and New England area. Many goods purchased or sold at auction are categorized under “Household Goods” which generally means a freight company or courier service is needed. If the item or items are less-than-truckload (LTL), then your auction items will be shipped with other items in the same truck. For those who purchase a multitude of auction items — such as office or medical equipment, or a few pieces of large antique furniture — then you will have your own private truck for shipping purposes. If you end up filling an entire freight truck, then the truck will not need to make multiple stops (therefore your shipment will arrive much sooner).
- Blanket Or Pad Wrap. Our specialty here at Extreme Packing Solutions is blanket wrap and last-mile delivery services throughout the Boston area and New England. Blank wrap is exactly what you think: each auction item is carefully wrapped in protective padded blankets and secured, by hand, in the truck before heading out for the delivery. Our packing and shipping company will also inform you whether or not custom wood crating is necessary. Many auction items are pianos, furniture or statues that require extensive padding and then a sturdy wooden box to prevent damage in transit.
- Van Line Service. Whether your auction item needs to be transported across town or across the country, van line service is the best way to make sure your items make it safely to their new home. Van line service will involve a van or truck that is specially equipped and rigged with fastens, belts, straps, and other attachments that will fully secure your items to the truck. This van line service will almost always include package and crating services so that you or the auction company doesn’t have to.
When To Contact An Auction Shipping Company
After purchasing or selling items at a local auction house, it’s important to ask how that auction house plans on delivering or shipping the items. If it is not in their job description to pack and/or ship the items, then you will need to contact a third parting auction item packing and shipping company. Most of the time auction houses will have a list of preferred packing and shipping providers, such as Extreme Packing Solutions, that their clients can contact. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities or to request a quote!