Whether yours is a short or long-distance move, certain items require extra care. To streamline moving day, review some questions and answers about moving specialty belongings and why they need more attention.

What You Should Know About Moving Specialty Items

Which items are considered special?

The “special item” category for local and long-distance moves encompasses a wide variety of belongings, including antiques, fine art, electronics, family heirlooms, china and other flatware and glassware, mirrors, home decor pieces with tiny, breakable parts, and picture frames. Essentially, anything you can label as “delicate” or “fragile” is considered special.

Why do they require different handling?

Breakable items can’t be thrown in boxes because they’ll shatter, come apart, or otherwise sustain damage during transit. Any item featuring glass, for example, requires bubble wrap and other padding to protect against cracks. Antiques also require extra care because years of use has left them delicate.

The right packing strategy not only keeps vulnerable belongings well-padded but also prevents them from moving within their boxes.

Why do I need professional movers?

Professional movers and shipping specialists have the knowledge and experience to pack fragile items correctly. The variety of materials at their disposal will also protect delicate belongings.

If you’re packing some items yourself, they’ll provide recommendations to keep items safe, such as placing old towels at the bottom of boxes or using protective cases with molded foam to house electronics.

Should I use shipping services?

Shipping services provide local and long-distance move assistance for special items. A baby grand piano, for example, benefits from shipping services due to its size, weight, and number of fragile exterior and interior parts. Other large yet delicate items such as antique furniture generally do better with shipping services, as does anything else you deem rare or priceless, such as historical artifacts or artwork.

If your long-distance move requires shipping services, talk to the team at JNR Global Logistics LLC. Providing customers on all Hawaiian Islands with home and office relocation services, their professionals undergo extensive background checks and have at least 5,000 hours of moving experience. Call (808) 353-8441 today to schedule your move date, or visit the website for service details.