Getting Smart with Protecting Your Valuables for a Move

You never want anything you own to be lost or damaged in a move, but you especially don’t want anything valuable you own to be harmed. You would be devastated if your grandmother’s China was cracked or if you lost that necklace your dad gave to you for graduation. You want to protect your valuables, no matter how long the trip may be.

Hiring the right movers in Mesa is the first step toward protecting your valuables. However, there are a few more things you can do to keep your valuables safe. Here are some ideas:

Make an Inventory

The first thing you need to do is decide what is valuable to you. Items don’t have to be worth a lot of money to be valuable. You can have a rag doll that your great-grandmother made you that is very valuable to you but that wouldn’t sell for $5. You are the one who decides what’s valuable and what isn’t.

Once you make a list of your valuables, take photos of them for documentation. The photos will be used to identify the items should they be lost and to document their condition should they be damaged. Write down any extra details for items like electronics or art work, such as the serial number, date it was purchased, location of certificate of authenticity, and so on. The more information you have in your inventory, the better off you will be if you have to file a claim for any damages.

Pack Items Strategically

You shouldn’t put all your precious jewelry in a box conspicuously labelled “Fine jewelry” or “expensive jewelry.” That would be like putting an invitation to steal the box on it. Instead, you should pack your items strategically so that they are padded safely but are also not obvious. For example, you can put a small box of jewelry in a larger box of clothing or personal items.

When you label your boxes, don’t indicate that there are valuable items inside. You can mark the box “fragile,” but you shouldn’t put anything indicating the valuable nature of the contents. Electronics can be labeled “living room,” and collectibles could be labeled as “cards” or “booklets.” Keep the description general so as not to invite any prying eyes.

Keep Some Items with You

Obviously, if you own a necklace worth $1 million, you aren’t going to tuck it into a box and hand it over to some movers. You are going to keep it with you or make other arrangements for you. You don’t have to own a $1 million necklace to apply the same logic.

Keep whatever valuable items with you that you can. You can carry a box of jewelry or a coin collection in a box in your car or in a carry-on bag that you bring on the plane. It’s far better to bring whatever valuable items you can with you than to hand them over to someone else.

Hire the Professionals for Special Items

You shouldn’t attempt to package a piece of precious sculpture or an original painting yourself. Nor should you try to move a grand piano yourself. You need to hire professionals who know what they’re doing to pack and move these specialty items for you. The professionals have the training and the experience to properly pack these items and to get them to your new home safely. Spend the extra money and hire the professionals so that you can rest easy knowing that your investment is protected.

Do a Final Walk Through

Don’t wait for the movers to leave to check your valuables. Open the boxes that you know contain valuables to ensure that nothing is missing or damaged. Check the furniture, art work, or other large items that you consider valuable to look for scuffs, scratches, cracks, chips, or other signs of damage. It will be much easier for you to prove that the damage happened during the move if you take this step before the movers leave. It may take a little while, and you may be tired, but you’ll be glad you took this step if you find that anything is missing or damaged.

Of course, hiring the best movers in Mesa you can is the best way to protect against damage to your valuables. Professional movers with a trusted reputation will have the training, experience, and tools needed to safely move all of your possessions. Accidents can happen, but the best movers will take all precautions to prevent them and will have adequate insurance to protect against loss.

A to Z Valleywide Movers are the moving professionals that Arizona residents trust. Our experienced movers can handle all types of moves and can safely pack and transport all types of goods. You can entrust your most precious cargo to us, knowing that it will arrive safely in your new home. Call us today to get a free estimate for your move.

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A to Z Valleywide Movers – Michael Rodriguez
2316 E. Rawhide St.
Gilbert, AZ 85296

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