Moving Antiques and Collectibles: Read This First!

Moving is a lot of work, and there are many types of moving services to choose from. While you may be deciding which one is best for you, it’s important to consider how to move family heirlooms, fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Taking proper care of these valuable items during a cross-country move will help to avoid costly and irreversible damage.

Here are some key things to keep in mind and consider when you move and need your antiques as well as collectibles transported:

Consider Hiring Professional Movers To Help You

A professional removal company will go a long way in helping your antiques and collectibles move safely. Professional movers have the proper experience and skills so that those items can be transported. They will be able to find the best way for you to safely move and transport your valuable items.

Paying for professional packing and crating for long-distance moves will almost always save you money in the long run. The staff at your local moving company can safely pack and crate all of your belongings, from antique furniture to crystal glassware.

It’s likely that you’re going to be concerned about the cost of hiring movers. However, you need to consider the value of your antiques and other collectibles. What happens if they end up needing repair because they were damaged during the move? That will likely end up costing more in the long run. 

It will also be expensive to get something that broke or was damaged beyond repair replaced entirely-if it can even be replaced at all! Many antiques are one-of-a-kind and, of course, their aging gives them value meaning buying a “new” one won’t really have the same effect.

Basically, things will definitely be far more affordable and it’s a smarter expense overall to hire professional movers.

Create A Comprehensive Inventory

Before you move, make sure you sort through all your belongings and create a list of your valuable items, antiques, and collectibles. It will be much easier to track them that way. Sort items according to the ones you will be taking with you personally to your new home, and the things that will go in the moving van or truck. Things you should take on personally include:

• Cash and coins
• Important documents (bank books, deeds, government paperwork, land titles, medical records, stock certificates, tax forms and the such)
• Jewellery

Take Out Insurance So Your Items Are Protected

When it comes to insurance, you will want to make sure your goods are protected against major disasters. You will want to ensure that your valuable antiques and collectibles are covered by standard insurance, but you may also want to obtain special removals insurance for moving them when you do your big move.

Whenever you’re buying an insurance policy, don’t make assumptions about the coverage. Make sure to ask the insurance company any questions you may have, clarifying any doubts.

Conclusion

Moving from one home to another can be rather stressful. A key element to watch out for is safely transporting antiques and collectibles. It’s key to consider hiring professional movers to make sure that goes smoothly. 

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