After having both good and bad experiences in shipping dollhouses we have decided to share some of our tips. These tips are for individuals who plan to or have built a dollhouse for person else and would like to ship it to them. There are three major tips that we have in shipping: getting a quote, preparation, and delivery.
Shipping a Dollhouse: Getting a Quote
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Before you ever start building a dollhouse kit, you will want to know a couple of primary points of shipping: dimensions, weight, and distance. The dimensions are more leading than the weight due to the fact that very large items can be penalized and expensed large fees. You will want to check with your local delivery service to settle what restrictions are in sending a dollhouse. The measurements that are needed are height, width, and length. Please note that you will be sending this dollhouse in a box that protects the fragile pieces.
The second primary point is weight. Obviously the heavier the item is the more that it is going to cost you to send it across the country. Length is an additional one factor that will play into the cost of the shipment.
Once you have a good idea of these points, call a couple of carriers for a quote. Please make sure to note if these quotes would change, and what requirements will be needed (i.e. Does it need to be packed beforehand).
Shipping a Dollhouse: Preparation
Much preparing is needed before building any dollhouse. The first thing that you will have to insure is that the dollhouse can make it out the door. This may seem obvious, but many crafters have not calculated how big these dollhouses can get with the roof extensions, porches, additions, etc. You will not be able to ship the item if you can not even get it out the door.
The next leading preparing is the mode of communication that you are planning to use to get the dollhouse to your local shipping office. Please part the width of your car, van, or truck door. In our experience, trying to shove a delicate dollhouse into a small car is both nerve wracking and tiring.
Shipping a Dollhouse: Delivery
Now that you have moved the dollhouse out of the house, into the car and into your local delivery station, brace yourself for the shipping price. Hopefully the shipping quote is close to the same as your first estimate. A helpful tip: shipping to a business address is much less costly then sending it to a home residence.
In planning your dollhouse shipment, preparing the building process to work smoothly, and delivery methods we hope that you will be able to send your dollhouse to what ever lucky destination that you intend.
Dollhouse Kits - Shipping a Dollhouse Kit
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