Fragile & Perishable Shipping

Very Fragile, Glass, Crystal & China

Have heirloom crystal or china to pass on to your grandchildren? Even when they live across the country, there is no reason to lose hope. At Pak Mail Beachside, we specialize in packaging very fragile pieces for shipping even if they are going 2000 miles away. By using special packing supplies and packaging protocol we can ensure safe shipping.

We require our packers to individually bubble wrap each piece before placing them in a box cushioned with packing peanuts. This box is again placed in a larger container which is intended to take the brunt of all handling, shock and vibration while in transit. We refer to this packaging technique as double boxing and we will gladly come to you to make sure your fragile valuables are protected during transit.

Perishable Item Shipping

Need to send some fresh home-grown corn to Alaska? Or how about sending Bob his favorite cheesecake? Pak Mail Beachside, located in Vero Beach, can make it happen so it arrives as tasty as the day it was shipped by using special styro-foam packaging material for any size box needed.

At Pak Mail Beachside, we want your delectable morsel to arrive fresh so here are a few tips to consider:

1. It is best to ship perishables, such as baked goods, meat or fruit, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the holiday season.
2. Whenever possible, ship perishables for next-day delivery to minimize time in transit. Avoid shipping perishables on a Thursday or Friday, or else the package may suffer extreme temperatures for as many as four days.
3. Keep items refrigerated or frozen until just prior to bringing it in to Pak Mail. Bring in a few frozen gel packs with the goodies to keep them cool. We may be able to place the item in our in-store refrigerator for storage until courier pick-up.
4. Freeze cakes, including cheesecakes and layer cakes, before shipping to keep it solid. Wrap the frozen cake in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil to help keep it cold.
5. Despite precautions, icing may smear and decorations may become crushed in transit.
6. Place individually wrapped cookies on a strong paper plate.