Moving Collectibles & Antiques

More than 40 million people in the U.S. today are moving to a new place and if you're one of them, chances are you're hiring a professional moving company to help you with packing, storage, and transport of your valuables. Whether you are moving within state or planning a long distance move, you have to make sure you get trusted and experienced movers to handle your belongings with care, especially when it comes to your precious antiques and collectibles.

These tips will keep your collection safe and sound during the moving day:

• No one understands packing antiques than your moving crew. They know it should be given extra care when packaging and transporting. They know the best practices and ensure that your valuables arrive safely in your new home. During on-site assessment, cite the things that need special attention, including family heirlooms, antiques, and porcelains so they will know which packing materials and methods are appropriate. The more fragile items you have, the more you should rely on skilled movers.
• To keep your antiques safe, secure doors and removable pieces or loose parts. Detach delicate handles and tape them inside the drawers. Glass panels and mirrors should be covered with padding or stretch wrap. You can put small pieces in labeled plastic bags then put these in a labeled Parts Box.

• Bring small collectibles such as stamps, coins, and fine jewelry for transport with you. 

• Place collectibles in their original packages. If you don't  have them, ask your movers if they have grade cartons and foam peanuts or bubble wraps.
• Crystals, chinaware, and other delicate items should be wrapped individually with fine tissue and should be placed in compartment containers. Secure stemware in separate corrugated cylinders and stand plates on the edge.


• Use soft tissue or padding when packing dolls, figurines and sculptures and place them in a box with foam peanuts or bubble wrap. 

• Ask your movers on how to pack wine and other hard-to-move collectibles.

• Ask your insurance agent if your collectibles are covered under homeowner's policy.

• If you prefer to have your movers pack glassware, it is better to leave them in a safe place.
• As always, don't forget to label the boxes as "Fragile."