Items of sentimental value should not be packed and shipped in cardboard boxes. This is especially important as a personal protection, as shipping companies cannot insure items that have no real value. Also, there are no guarantees that the items will arrive in optimal condition. To avoid potential problems, some companies prohibit the packing and shipping of personal items.

Items considered as having only sentimental or personal value include:

• Prescription Medicine
• Computer Discs
• DVDs and Tapes
• Address Books
• Cell Phones, PDAs and Personal Organizers
• Jewelry
• Wedding Dress
• Financial Documents
• Photo Albums
• School Records
• Medical & Dental Records
• Keys (to car, safe, home)

If you need to ship any of these items, you have two options: either pack them inside furniture or their own containers before placing them into the cardboard boxes, or consider taking them along with you when you move. Since these items cannot be ensured, you will not be able to claim a lost if they’re damaged in transit.

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