{"id":10018,"date":"2021-07-19T18:25:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T18:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muscularmoving.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T02:24:04","slug":"7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/","title":{"rendered":"What Items Moving Companies Will Not Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6661 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-300x246.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-scaled-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-1536x1259.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-2048x1679.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1179263185-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This article is courtesy of Realtor.com.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#1_Photos_and_photo_albums\" >1. Photos and photo albums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#2_Unsealed_personal_care_products\" >2. Unsealed personal care products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#3_Expensive_clothes_and_accessories\" >3. Expensive clothes and accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#4_Flat-screen_TVs\" >4. Flat-screen TVs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#5_Nail_polish\" >5. Nail polish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#6_Fine_art\" >6. Fine art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/7-items-your-moving-company-may-not-ship\/#7_Food_in_glass_containers\" >7. Food in glass containers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>A long-distance move can be tricky. In addition to having to <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-a-moving-truck-like-us-pros-2\/\">pack up every possession you own<\/a>, you\u2019ll also have to figure out how to get it all to your new home.<\/p>\n<p>While some people choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/long-distance-moving-tips\/\">drive their stuff<\/a> themselves across state lines, that might not be feasible with an entire household\u2019s possessions. That\u2019s why shipping is sometimes the preferred method when moving a considerable distance.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s simple, really: The bulk of your possessions get boxed up and shipped to your new home, and you take all the invaluable items (e.g., your ID, birth certificate, medications, etc.) with you on the plane.<\/p>\n<p>Many homeowners will\u00a0hire a moving company, but did you know there are limits to what most companies will ship? Some items are just too fragile, valuable, or hazardous, and your movers won\u2019t be allowed to take responsibility for them.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, different <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/\">moving companies<\/a> will have their own rules for the types of items they won\u2019t ship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTalk directly to the moving company and ask them what they are willing and\u00a0<i>not<\/i>\u00a0willing to do,\u201d says Justin Hodge, co-founder and president of Muscular Moving Men based in Phoenix. Good communication with your movers will help reduce the number of last-minute surprises on move-out day.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re in the throes of planning your move, consider the following items many movers won\u2019t touch\u2014and then plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Photos_and_photo_albums\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">1. Photos and photo albums<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Photos and photo albums are very fragile and could easily get destroyed. Although they might not be of high monetary value, photos can have high sentimental value. Plus, once photos are ruined, they\u2019re likely gone for good.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there was a situation where everything was damaged, you would have peace of mind of knowing you\u2019re in your own control, not the moving company you\u2019re working with,\u201d Hodge says. Many movers opt to avoid the risk.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Unsealed_personal_care_products\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">2. Unsealed personal care products<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As obvious as it may seem, unsealed lotions, shampoos, and skincare products will likely give your moving company pause. If one were to spill, it could ruin your entire shipment, and your moving company doesn\u2019t want to be on the hook for that.<\/p>\n<p>Hodge says you could pack sealed personal care products in your suitcase, give them to a friend, or just throw them out if they\u2019re nearly empty. Hey, you have a new place to live\u2014buy some new stuff.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Expensive_clothes_and_accessories\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">3. Expensive clothes and accessories<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you own any expensive or unique designer clothes, formalwear, or accessories, it might be better to take them with you on the plane.<\/p>\n<p>Nancy Zafrani, general manager of Oz Moving &amp; Storage in New York, recommends creating an inventory of your truly upscale items.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Flat-screen_TVs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">4. Flat-screen TVs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many movers are reluctant to ship flat-screen TVs because they\u2019re pricey and notoriously fragile. Plasma-screen TVs are especially delicate and need to be kept upright to avoid damaging the glass panels inside. If you do have a flat screen you need to ship, be sure to mention it from the get-go before hiring a moving company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Nail_polish\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">5. Nail polish<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have an extensive nail polish collection, you\u2019ll probably have to transport it in your luggage on the plane. Zafrani says polish is a perfect storm of shipping badness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a liquid and in a glass bottle, and if the bottle is not securely tightened, it can leak and cause damage,\u201d she says. It\u2019s also flammable and could catch fire during the move. Pack it with you it, toss it, or give it to a friend.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fine_art\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">6. Fine art<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Need to ship a one-of-a-kind Picasso? While fine art doesn\u2019t show up on everyone\u2019s inventory list, if you do need to transport artwork of value, your standard moving company probably won\u2019t be up for the task.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure your precious cargo gets to your place safely, look into professional art shipping services. Many of these companies will offer insurance and white-glove service.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Food_in_glass_containers\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffb200;\">7. Food in glass containers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You know that fancy bottle of olive oil you brought back from Tuscany this summer? Delicious! Too bad it\u2019s simply too fragile to ship. The same goes for other glass containers filled with food.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlass bottles are pretty thin, and if the box is accidentally dropped, the bottle can crack,\u201d says Zafrani.<\/p>\n<p>Broken glass\u2014and spilled food\u2014will be the last thing you\u2019ll want to contend with when unpacking. You already have enough to worry about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article is courtesy of Realtor.com. A long-distance move can be tricky. 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