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How To Pack Books

  In order to pack box you will need:

  1. PVC Tape.
  2. Small boxes (book boxes average size is 17 in. x 12in x 13in

    It is a good idea to decide if you want to move with all the books you collected over time.

    If you own books that you think you do not want to keep it is a good idea to sell them in a yard sale, used book store, or to donate to a local library.           

  • Book boxes should weigh on average about 30 pounds.
  • Use small paperback books to fill unused space in the box.
  • Seal the box and mark it.

    Do not tie the boxes with rope or a string, boxes may open and content spilled if they are not sealed properly.
To prepare your box for packing arrange the books in pyramid shaped piles that way heavy and bigger books will go on the bottom of the box. If you do not have book boxes make sure that any box you use is
strong enough to handle the weight of the books without tearing 
or breaking during the move. Pack several books either by laying
them one on top of the other (in piles) or by arranging them on their side
in either one or two rows. You can add another layer based on the weight
of the box but do not over pack the boxes.

It is important to take into consideration when preparing to pack your book collection that books are both delicate and heavy items. Do not pack your books into large boxes. This will create boxes that will be too heavy for the movers to handle with care and may result in the books getting bent, torn etc. We recommend to pack paperbacks and art books in separate boxes. Remember not to pack too many art books into a larger box as they are extremely heavy. Think of books in the same way as you think of fragile dishes, do not leave empty spaces inside the box and use white paper to fill in these empty spaces. If you have a comic book collection we recommend that all comic books will be packed in plastic covers that are sold in specialty comic book stores. Try to arrange your book collection in a way that will make it easy for you to unpack it in the new house with different subjects or book sizes in specific boxes. If you need to purchase any book boxes please visit our packing supplies section for discounted box bundle rates. Here at Guaranteed Price Moving we love books! So call or email us if you have any questions relating to handling or packing your book collection. We hope to hear from you soon!

 

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