Moving with Collectibles? Here’s How to Keep Them Safe

Published: April 01, 2022

Household goods, fragile figurines, sports memorabilia, and irreplaceable antiques might be stressful things to pack while moving. To minimize the risk of harm, make sure you pack them carefully every time. Things like these are hard to replace.

If you’re planning a move soon, there’s no need to fret, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Los Angeles is here to offer the best tips for packing collectibles!

Keep the Packaging

The packaging of action figures is extremely crucial. It’s more practical to keep the packaging rather than just for appearances’ sake. The package that these things arrive in is also convenient for transporting and moving them around. So, if you still have the box, put the figurine and any other comparable items back inside it before placing them in a moving container.

Dedicated Boxes

Place your valuables in their own boxes rather than with other household goods. They’ll be safer and more secure if they have their own container, whether it’s action figures or vinyl records.

If you enjoy wine, you’ll want to order wine shipping boxes for your move; they’re available on Amazon. Did you know that an 80-record moving container can hold the average collection? Customized vinyl containers are also available and are the ideal size for transporting your prized collection.

Ditch the Newspaper

If you’re transporting anything delicate, you should wrap it in newspaper and wrap it carefully. However, wrapping your valuables in newspaper may harm them. If there is even a little amount of moisture or pressure on the surface, the ink in newspapers will spread rapidly.

That’s why you should opt for acid-free packing paper when you’re wrapping your collectibles. Wrapping up your collectible items is of the utmost priority when ensuring that everything survives the transporting process, but you have to be careful about what you choose to wrap certain items in.

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