Keep Your Collectibles Safe During Your Move to Northwest DFW

Published: December 01, 2022

Packing your valuables for travel doesn’t have to be a headache. With some extra care in wrapping them, you can help ensure they’ll make it safely to your destination. If you’re planning a move soon, there’s no need to fret, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northwest DFW is here to offer the best tips for packing collectibles!

Keep the Packaging

Since figurines are delicate, handle them with care to avoid breakage. It is best to store them in the box rather than display them out in the open. These items usually come with packaging that can also act as storage. If you have kept the box, return the figurine inside before placing it into another container for safekeeping. Doing this will help prolong their life span.

Dedicated Boxes

You shouldn’t only store action figures and vinyl records in separate containers. All of your valuables need to be stored this way for extra protection.

If you’re moving and bringing your wine collection with you, Amazon has shipping boxes specially designed for this purpose. Most people have roughly 80 records in their music collections, and vinyl containers are the ideal size to transport them while saving space.

Ditch the Newspaper

Newspaper may seem like a thrifty way to protect your valuables while wrapping them up, but beware! The ink in the paper can transfer and potentially ruin your belongings if they are exposed to moisture or pressure, even in small amounts.

Acid-free packing paper is crucial when packing your antiques. No other material can compare to its importance in preserving your antique items.

For more useful packing and moving tips, check out the UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northwest DFW blog!