Shipping packages can sometimes be cheaper than moving them. Each case is different. National Movers usually charge by the pound. Books are heavy. It may be cheaper to ship them with the U.S. Postal Service instead of using a National Mover. The U.S. Postal Service has a special low cost rate for books called Media Mail. This can cost less than one half of a cent per pound.

Some snowbirds use shipping to get their belongings to Florida. They may have too many items to bring on the airplane or in their car if they are going to stay in Florida for a few months during the winter. Often they will ship their belongings to our storage facility. We put their things in their storage unit and they are here when they arrive.

Shipping from a UPS Store or Pack and Ship type store offers convenience. Often these stores add a surcharge for their service. You can go to shippers’ websites and calculate how much a shipment should cost. Most will accept credit card payment. You can usually schedule a pick up at your location. This may be less expensive than the Pack and Ship type store.

Shipping Supplies

Other people just need to ship something somewhere. We have a large selection of supplies for shipping and packing. Make sure the box is strong enough for what you are shipping. Use cushioning material to protect the item from unwanted movement during shipping.

Shipping Limits

Most shipping carriers have limits for package size and weight. Here is some basic information to get you started. Please check each carrier's website for more details. Size is usually calculated as length plus girth. Length is the longest side of the parcel. Girth is the measurement around the parcel (2 times the width plus 2 times the height).

DHL length plus girth must not exceed 165 inches (maximum length is 108 inches). Shipping weight that exceeds 150 lbs may have additional surcharges.

Fed Ex Ground length plus girth must not exceed 130 inches. Shipping weight must not exceed 150 lbs. FedEx Home Delivery has a weight limit of 70 lbs.

UPS length plus girth must not exceed 156 inches (maximum length is 108 inches). Shipping weight must not exceed 150 lbs.

USPS Parcel Post length plus girth must not exceed 130 inches. Shipping weight must not exceed 70 pounds.

USPS other services length plus girth must not exceed 108 inches. Shipping weight must not exceed 70 pounds.

Shipping Links

Below are some shipping links that you may find useful.

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