Moving Your Antiques

Preparing to move? If you are and have concerns about transporting valuable antiques to your new home, set your worries aside. There’s no need to auction them off as a specialized moving company can help you get these to their destination without a scratch. Start out by shopping for a company that’s responsive to your needs. Ask for references so that you may get the opportunity to talk to other people who’ve also relocated with their collectibles. This will certainly set your mind at ease. Once you hire the company with the best references, let its professional staff supply you with all the wrapping materials. These usually comprise double walled cartons, cushioned plastic, soft tissue and other specialty items. The moving professionals are not just going to box your antiquities; they will crate them. Wooden crates are perfect for breakables like chandeliers and sculptures. And if you have an unusually large item like a billiard table they will custom make a crate to fit the piece.In order to make the process run smoother, give them a hand on the day of packing. Let them know which pieces have removable parts so that they can take them off without fear of breaking something. Inform them if any doors need to be secured as they usually carry the type of tape that won’t damage the finish. It’s also important that they place all handles and knobs inside drawers to avoid misplacing them. You should take small items like jewelry, coins and stamp collections with your hand luggage, as these can be easily lost. And if you opt for packing the china yourself, place each piece individually into a dish sleeve to avoid chipping. These should then go into special boxes with double padding and packing peanuts. Instruct the movers to label the boxes with words like “fragile;” although chances are they’ll be doing this themselves. Keep in mind that movers are well-trained and usually possess years of experience. If you have not already made an inventory list for your insurance company, go ahead and do it while everything is being wrapped. This way you and the movers can double check each other’s list. And lastly, don’t worry. Millions of people move to other locations. Their experience is usually stress-free thanks to the aid of a reliable moving company.