packaging & shipping your items
Wiebold studio highly recommends using a professional packing service for all fine art and antique shipments.
Incorrect or insufficient packaging can result in additional damage to your art or artifacts before they reach the Studio, and may also prevent you from making an insurance claim with your shipper in the case that damage occurs.
When shipping, indicate to the shipping agent the fragile and/or sentimental nature of your items, and describe your items accurately.
Please include a note in the each package that includes your name, address, email address, and phone number with which you can be contacted and provided a quote.
Customers are responsible for all shipping charges, both to Wiebold Studio, and return delivery to your desired location.
Return shipping charges will include a fee for packing & materials.
never use recycled packing material
Always use CLEAN, NEW materials designed for packing & shipping.
DO NOT use recycled items like clothing, towels, plastic bags, disposable medical pads, batting, insulation from food deliveries, or newspaper.
Using recycled materials may prevent you from making an insurance claim with your shipper if damage occurs.
Cardboard boxes can weaken by at least 50% after passage through a delivery system, and most carriers consider shipments with reused materials “Insufficiently Packed.”
never reuse boxes
Always purchase NEW shipping boxes designed to pack & ship fragile items, fine art, & antiques.
Never reuse Amazon boxes.
assume your package will be dropped
All major carriers utilize conveyor belt systems throughout the shipment process.
You can expect your package to experience MULTIPLE BUMPS & DROPS, from as high as 6ft.