Announcements:
Closed Memorial Day - May 27
Antique + Fine Art
Packing Specialist
Carrier Pick-Up Times
FedEx Ground : ~ 4:30pm
FedEx Express : ~ 3:45pm
US Postal Service : ~ 3:00pm
UPS: ~ 4-5:00pm
*No Pick-Ups On Saturday
Gravity Boxes: Your Trusted Packing and Shipping Specialists
Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Gravity Boxes is a full-service pack and ship store located in upstate New York. We pride ourselves on being expert packers for high-value antiquities and fine art. As the hub of New England’s auctions and antique shops, we have become the preferred shipper for your most valued items.
Gravity Boxes is a proud partner for shipping extremely fragile and high-value items with LiveAuctioneers, online auction houses, private collectors, and online sellers. Our reputation for meticulous care and reliability has made us the go-to choice for those needing to transport precious items securely.
As a full-service FedEx Authorized Ship Center and US Postal Service provider, we offer a comprehensive range of shipping solutions domestically and internationally. Our expertise extends to freight services, including LTL (Less Than Truckload), custom crate building, pallet making, and freight scheduling. In-store, we stock over 100 different box sizes and a variety of mailing supplies, making us your one-stop-shop for all your shipping needs.
Gravity Boxes also excels in the technological and programmatic aspects of online auction houses. We have developed one-of-a-kind, revolutionary software applications that are solely designed and created by us. These custom applications provide unmatched speed and accessibility in generating shipping quotes for online auction bidders. Our integration of trusted and secure payment solutions bridges the gap between remote auction customers and auction houses seamlessly.
In addition, we have become the most transparent auction house shipper, offering auction houses shared access to quotes, emails, tracking, shipping methods, and automatic courtesy shipping quotes. Our commitment to transparency and efficiency ensures that both auction houses and their clients enjoy a smooth and reliable shipping experience.
Expert Care in Packing High-Value Items with...
Shipping Showcase
Below is a showcase of some of our previous shipments, highlighting our expertise in handling a diverse range of items. This sample includes extremely fragile glass lamps, vase, sculpture, freight, and massive stone carvings, demonstrating our capability to securely pack and ship items of varying sizes, weights, and fragility.
Need A Packing and Shipping Quote?
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1. Gather Item Information
Please collect measurements of your object, approximate weight, and a photo. Auction customers please include lot number, auction date, and auction house.
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2. Know where it's going
Please include full address of the reiciving destination. * Fedex requires telephone numbers for sending and receiving parties.
Day-To-Day
Activities
Packing Example
Hard Box - Artwork Example
Custom Crate - Example
Freight - Example
Packing - Example
Saugerties Little League
Custom Crate - Example
Storefront Location
We are proud members of the Saugerties community, standing out as the only full-service pack and ship store. Our team, known for their outstanding customer care, is dedicated to saving you time and hassle, ensuring every visit is efficient and valuable. At Gravity Boxes, we strive to deliver exceptional service with every package we handle. We are not only yearly donors to our community activities but pride ourselves as practitioners for the improvement to the ones around us.
FedEx - Supplies
Auction House - Partnerships
Our Mission
At Gravity Boxes we are the connecting bridge between remote Auction Customers and Auction Houses.
We provide a seamless pack and ship delivery service for your most valued items. Items are professionally packaged, secured, and all packages are sent with tracking numbers .
We have built our own in-house software applications that give us appareled advantage with speed and ease.
As an honorable partner have become the most transparent auction house shipper, offering auction houses shared access to quotes, emails, tracking, shipping methods, and automatic courtesy shipping quotes. Our commitment to transparency and efficiency ensures that both auction houses and their clients enjoy a smooth and reliable shipping experience.
Our team has over 100 years in auction house and auction shipping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes and its FREE ! Once you arrive we will ask you to please email us the label for printing. If you want to skip the line.. Ship@GravityBoxes.com
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Yes and no. If you already have a label for ground services, there is no drop-off weight or size restriction, as the size and weight have already been cleared. However, if your item needs a label for domestic or international services, there are thresholds to consider. Should your item exceed these thresholds, we have access to freight shipment options. For extreme cases or further clarification, please email us at ship@gravityboxes.com.
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Of course! Just come in and ask for assistance.
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Prices are determined by 4 factors: 1. Size of the box 2. Destination / distance of travel 3. Weight of the box 4. Declared value
We do not have a flat rate pice
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Yes, we offer several FedEx Express options for overnight shipping. Please note that we must process the shipment before the FedEx pick-up. For the best results, please arrive before 3 PM, as we are the last pick-up on the driver's route.
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Yes, we do ship internationally and worldwide! However, there are certain extreme locations where mail delivery services are unavailable or where US sanctions prevent us from shipping. If you have any concerns, please email us at ship@gravityboxes.com.
Cost: Prices are determined by 4 factors: 1. Size of the box 2. Destination / distance of travel 3. Weight of the box 4. Declared value
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Unfortunately, we are unable to process QR codes. However, if you have access to a physical label, we will gladly print it for you at no cost.
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Yes we stock over 100 different box sizes and carry tape in our storefront
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Yes, we carry a wide range of free FedEx boxes and envelopes. Please note that these are only usable for Express packages, and availability may vary depending on our stock (while supplies last).
Gravity Boxes
3139 Route 9w - 11 Saugerties Plaza
Saugerties NY 12477
USA, Earth 12
(845)-217-5533
Ship@GravityBoxes.com
Auctions@GravityBoxes.com