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Mirrors come in every shape and size, from simple dorm-room rectangles with plastic black frames (or no frames) to ornate gold-leaf designs from the 18th century. Some art-deco, modern, or contemporary style mirrors have interesting decorative elements made from wood, plastic, or metal, and can be just as delicate.

So, how do you ship a mirror without damaging or breaking it (and avoid 7 years of bad luck!)?

-Findings compare to 1987 when the average household received a letter every two weeks
-Experts believe the rise of the internet is to blame
-Historians concerned that future generations will not be able to learn as much about their past

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The majority of moving companies offer students rates based on the amount of space that their personal property will take up in the vehicle. That is why it is important to ensure that you have firsthand knowledge on how to pack your moving boxes for the transfer. Here are some tips and tricks that can help you with this task.

A major consideration is post boxes, and when it comes to these, the sturdier the better. Mail traveling overseas will come across more bouncing around and robust inspections so don't skimp on the post boxes.

Art shipping boxes are an total must for shipping art to a museum or gallery, or when delivering artwork to buyers. Artwork can be tricky to ship because it is often large, bulky and fragile. To guarantee that artwork arrives at its destination in perfect condition, it should be wrapped in acid free tissue paper and several layers of cardboard before being enclosed in flat packing boxes. The surface of the artwork should never come in contact with any acidic or sticky materials like tape or conventional paper.

A small business that only ships a nominal amount of products or only ships small packages may rely heavily on UPS, FedEx or DHL. Another option that many small businesses take advantage of is the small package service provided by the US Post Office.