How to Safely Pack Fragile Collectibles When Moving House

Collectibles are collections of uncommon or limited-edition items. Moving these types of items requires special attention and planning.

Collectibles’ Characteristics

These features are what make these items necessitate caution and preparation, and they are as follows:

• Price: because most collectable goods are rare or one-of-a-kind, they have a hefty price tag. Comic books, baseball cards, extinct currency coins, and other collectibles are examples.
• Fragility: most collectible items are fragile due to their rarity; a scratch or damage of any kind will massively impact their value. Vinyl, wine, figurines, vase collections, and other items are examples.

Collectibles require special moving and packing supplies

The following items are utilised to assure the safety and security of any collected item:

• Special packing boxes/moving boxes: These should be of good and high quality.
• Acid-free packing paper avoids ink discoloration, which lowers the quality and value of the item.
• Packing peanuts, acid-free paper padding, plastic wraps, and bubble wraps
• Tape for sealing the box
• Marker/Pen

Collectibles Packing Guide

These rules ensure that collectibles are carried safely and securely from one location to another, and they are as follows:

1. Create an inventory: an inventory is a complete list of all your collectable objects and their estimated value.
2. Hire a professional: to inspect and value each collectable item in your collection. For example, have a figurine expert assess the value so you can keep track of it in your inventory.
3. Check for insurance: it’s a good idea to check with your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy to see whether your treasures are covered. If your collectibles are on the list, contact your insurance broker to find out how much your policy will cover. If they aren’t listed, make sure they are covered.
4. Review the moving company’s policy: Review the policy of the furniture removalist to see whether it prohibits collectibles or holds you liable for any damages to the collectibles.
5. If travelling across nation or state borders, check to see if the country or state prohibits the importation of collectibles. If they do, obtain a permit that enables the importation of such things or distribute them.
6. When packing special valuables, use correct packing techniques.

Specific Collectibles Packing Techniques

These approaches are aimed towards a small number of collectibles, and they are as follows:

Collections that can be broken:

1. Return the products to their original containers.
2. Use paper wrap to wrap the boxed object. Wrap each item with packing paper if the original packaging is missing.
3. Wrap the paper-wrapped item in bubble wrap.
4. Prepare a box for shipping by cushioning it with packing paper or packing peanuts.
5. Arrange the wrapped things in an upright position in the box. Wine is stored in special wine boxes used by collections.
6. Make sure the box doesn’t weigh more than 45 pounds.
7. Add another layer of packing paper or peanuts to the items.
8. Use a marker to label the box so you can tell which collectable object is inside.
9. Store wine collections and other temperature-sensitive collectibles in a well-ventilated car.

Conclusion

All of the advice and guidelines in this article will help you transfer your valuables safely and securely.