Shipping artwork can be a very detailed process. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with something as delicate as art and there are a number of different steps that need to be taken in order to make sure that a piece of valuable art makes it where it needs to go without any damage. There are a number of pack and ship services that ship artwork at an affordable price while taking all of the necessary steps to ensure that a client’s pieces of art retain its value and beauty. No matter if you are shipping paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures or other delicate pieces of art, there are certain steps that need to be taken and if one step is forgotten it can completely change the outcome of the shipment.
Some of the goals of a pack and ship service in Houston includes the following:
Safety
Proper planning and care is all that is needed to make sure that your precious piece of work arrives to its destination safely. Sometimes, a custom built box is all that is needed for shipping. Other times, a custom built crate is the answer to safe shipping. At times a dedicated truck may be necessary to ensure that each pgets to the final destination both safely and on time. Always look for a shipping company that can offer alternative ways to prepare a piece of artwork for shipping.
Professionalism
People who collect, create or sell art tend to be very enthusiastic about this interest and it is important for a shipping company to show a high level of professionalism. This conveys to the client that the company they are going with is going to take good care of their item because they are showing a keen interest and respect for their work. Ask about prior shipments that a company has sent out. Does the company that you choose have experience shipping for international auction houses as well as local art galleries?
Efficiency
Check that your pieces or pieces can be shipped and arrive during your preferred time period. Pieces of art that are going to shows may have a date that they need to arrive by. Pieces going to residences may need to be signed for, so you want to make sure that the crate or box will arrive on a designated date to make sure that the recipient is home on the delivery date. During summer months, you may not want to ship on a Friday. At pack n send in Houston, we try to not have art sitting on trucks during the weekend. Ask how long it will take the shipping company to pack your piece of art. Also ask about the time in transit, and if the shipping company offers valuation coverage for loss or damage.
Track Record
Ask the packing and shipping company if they have shipped valuable items in the past. Question them about the types of items and the methods that they use to pack valuable and delicate items. Do they specialize in domestic shipping as well as international shipping? Remember that if you are shipping artwork internationally inside of a crate, heat treated wood will need to be used
Each each piece of art that is being shipped can pose its own challenges. Because of this it is important to rely on a pack and ship service in Houston that will keep your valuable artwork safe during the shipping process. Most people lead very busy lives and the process of shipping art can be very detailed. It is always best to leave this type of process to the professionals who know what they are doing and they can get the job done in an efficient amount of time.
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