The Three Things You Can’t Pack And Ship
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When packing for a move, you may be tempted to throw everything you own into moving boxes and just ship it to your new home. Unfortunately, moving companies have strict guidelines regarding what can and cannot be packed and sent. These items are basically divided into three major categories:
Hazardous materials
Anything that has a risk of exploding, causing fires or burning/corroding the surfaces they come into contact with. Obvious items such as kerosene and propane tanks are included here, but there are also lots of other items you wouldn’t necessarily consider dangerous, such as darkroom chemicals, motor oil, charcoal and nail polish. Even matches and household batteries are usually in the forbidden list.
Perishables
Most foods cannot be shipped, not matter their present condition. This is especially true of anything that needs to be refrigerated or can spoil during transit (such as fresh produce). Many companies have rules regarding live plants, and most won’t carry open packages of food, even if it is dried.
Items of Sentimental Value
Anything that doesn’t have a real money value should usually not be packed and shipped. This is because companies need a real number to attach to items in order to be able to provide you with insurance. Papers that cannot be replaced easily, such as airline tickets or insurance policies should be kept out of moving boxes. More surprising, however, is the list of items that are considered “personal valuables” and are not subject of insurance, including cell phones, jewelry, laptop computers, family photographs and even CDs and DVDs.
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