Moving with Something Unique? How to Move Successfully with Specialty Items

Moving a couch or a dining table from one home to another is one thing. Moving inherited antiques, original artwork, a piano, a vintage arcade cabinet, or a collection you’ve spent decades building is another. Collectibles, heirlooms, oversized objects, and other specialty items often require more preparation than the average household possession. Some need custom packing or crating, while others may require special equipment, climate considerations, professional disassembly, or a mover with experience handling that particular type of object. Whether you’re moving across town or relocating from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA, start planning for your unique and valuable belongings well before moving day. Here’s how to determine which items need extra attention and help them arrive safely. In this article: What makes an item special when moving? Don’t underestimate what it takes to move them Consider what makes items difficult to move Use the right packing materials Document collectibles and valuables Tell your movers what to expect What makes an item special when moving? A specialty item is generally anything that can’t – or shouldn’t – be handled like ordinary furniture or household goo...