Extraordinary items

Most moving companies offer limited insurance coverage that does not provide for the value of ”extraordinary” items such as jewelry, bonds, cash or antiques. To safeguard your belongings, you should arrange for the proper coverage before signing a contract. If your home insurance covers these items, find out if your policy provides coverage during a move. Attaining coverage through your home insurance provider may be the cheapest way to protect your extraordinary property. Persons who own art collections or antiques should investigate the safest and most secure packing methods for their goods. It might be a good idea to ask professional movers for some tips on how to pack sensitive or expensive items, such as paintings, to prevent damage during the moving process.
Some art galleries will offer personalized shipping to your new address, which may be a secure, if not affordable, way to move your art collection. In addition, you can ask companies such as UPS or FedEx to provide individual estimates on moving expensive or sensitive items. When moving stocks or bonds, you should consider brinks or money delivery companies that can secure and insure these items during delivery. When moving expensive clothes or jewelry, pack them properly in wardrobe boxes or consider asking your local dry cleaner to pack them professionally for protection.

Antiques must be handled carefully and in some cases packed in specialized crates to secure them during your move. You may find an art gallery or an antique store that will be able to assist you with crating your antiques. Some antique furnishings have long legs or detailed woodwork that will need to be specially protected to avoid damage. Small items of high value, such as coin or stamp collections, should be moved personally. Whenever you are unsure of the proper method for packing or insuring your goods, speak to a specialist to get the best advice.