The 4 main shipping options we offer are listed below, from premium to more economical. Our default shipping service is ⭐option 2 “Room of Choice” noted with a yellow star.
With this “Packed by owner” option, AP takes on the responsibility of packing your furniture. It is a full-service delivery with light assembly, including debris removal. You can visit our AP Packing playlist on YouTube to see how we pack.
With this higher level of shipping, we apply a product “seal”. The seal looks like this;
The AP Advantage shipping option has advantages & disadvantages, but in our opinion, the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages, especially for those most demanding circumstances.
Advantages:
Since the packing is done internally, the task is not compromised by shipping agents who arrive shorthanded, with tight time constraints, or with inadequate packing supplies.
You get unpacking, light assembly, and debris removal
Disadvantages
You must be present for the installation and witness the final delivery in person.
Cost: This is a relatively expensive option compared to other shipping methods. Sometimes shipping prices come in higher than expected, e.g., 5-10% above the default shipping charge.
With this “packed by owner” option, we use a combination of disposable packing materials, such as styrofoam and cardboard, to protect your furniture rather than traditional moving blankets (you can visit our AP Packing playlist on YouTube to see how we pack). This subtle difference in packing technique greatly expands the universe of available carriers, giving us more options, faster speeds, and better alignment. This shipping service was initially developed during COVID to support social distancing, and today it remains our most popular shipping level.
Advantages
This method reduces the number of people who come in contact with your furniture
All shippers support this style of shipping
Fast and personal
Disadvantages
Must be sure you sign for the correct number of pieces, ie, piece count
No debris removal
The customer manages all shipping costs directly with the shipper.
With this PBO option, furniture is boxed, protected, and palletized for safe transit (to see past crates we’ve done, visit our FB Crating & Export Album).
Freight items are lowered to the ground using a tailgate and then brought to the first covered threshold, such as a garage or covered porch, usually via a pallet jack. Gravel driveways or muddy, loose ground would prevent a proper threshold delivery, and in those cases, items would be delivered curbside with customer present.
Advantages
Very safe and fast
Disadvantages
The cost is higher due to the additional packing required and the need to palletize the freight.
No debris removal
Need your own staff to bring the item into your home
Need a paved driveway or walkway to the threshold
