Tips when Shipping Antique Porcelain Dolls

March 29, 2008 4:11 am admin Miscellaneous

Collecting dolls is a very popular collection hobby; in fact it ranks as the second most popular collection hobby in the United States. Dealers of antique porcelain dolls should have the necessary knowledge essential in all aspects related to selling antique porcelain dolls. Those who are interested to sell their antique porcelain dolls should have full awareness of some fundamental protective measures in shipping the items.

 

One way to ensure shipping safety of every antique porcelain doll is to wrap the head of the doll with a special kind of padding and the body with bubble wrap. The antique porcelain doll should then be cuddled up in Styrofoam and positioned facing down inside the shipping box. Make sure to put this box in a larger box filled with Styrofoam and be certain to seal it again.

 

It is also vital to acquire shipping insurance on the doll to cover any mishap that may occur during transit. Your main objective in selling these items is to generate profit so it is essential that you ensure safety during shipping, in order to protect your objective.