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6/25/2011 Santa Monica

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I needed to carry a number of LARGE objects on plane, last minute. Ray was kind enough to pack them up immediately, in an impenetrable fortress of cardboard and tape. I thought it was going to be very expensive, given all the effort and detail Ray put into the project. Turns out, I got away under $10!! My package made to LAX to SFO in perfect condition. Thanks Box Brothers!!!!

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6/25/2011 Oakland, CA

I purchased a rather larger Turkish carpet from Clars Auction Gallery in Oakland, CA recently. Although they do not offer shipping through their company, they had several companies listed on their site that had served previous customers. Only by chance did I contact Box Brothers to ship my carpet.

The caret arrived today and, not only am I very pleased with my purchase, I am extremely pleased with the manner in which it arrived. Not only had been carefully and professionally packed in a shipping box, but also had been sealed in plastic to protect it from any moisture. I also appreciate the professional staff I dealt with while arranging the shipment.

I can only hope that I will have the opportunity to use your fine company again in the future.

Thanks so much.

Tom G

6/25/2011 Santa Monica

Box Brothers are the best you can get! For years I have been receiving packages carefully wrapped, packed, and sealed from their careful hands. Their care and attention to each shipment is unmatched.

My mother recently shipped me over a dozen homemade jars of jam to give as gifts, and the only person she trusted to properly wrap and ship them was Ray at Box Brothers. I received them in Oakland (from L.A.) within 2 days time, and all of the jars were neatly nestled, each wrapped in a cocoon of bubble wrap and surrounded in little Styrofoam peantus. It was amazing. The gifts were a hit, thanks to Ray @ Box Brothers!

Also, you don't have to trust us regular folk here on yelp, a bunch of famous assholes are posted up on the walls in the shop, so you know this place is for real. LA for real.

Thanks Ray and Box Brothers, for always making sure my mom's care packages make it to me in perfect condition!

THEY RULE!

Vintage Gas Sign !

Oh the good old days. They say gas prices are going down. It's hard to believe after almost hitting $5.00 per gallon in Los Angeles that they had no place to go but down. After seeing this antique sign with gas prices at .20 cents and a penny tax boy we really miss those days. But when was gas .20 cents you ask? In 1919 gas prices were .25 cents a gallon around the end of world war one. In 1946 it went up to 27 cents a gallon. And stayed below .40 cents until mid 1970. Wow what happened after that? the first 30 years it went up less then .30 cents a gallon the next 30 years it went up over $4.00 where did we go wrong? If you were at the Box Brothers store in Santa Monica today you also would have seen gas prices at .20 for a limited time that is until they packed up this antique sign. here's a link with some fun facts. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110425/bs_ac/8360093_us_gas_price_history_from_25_cents_to_nearly_5_a_gallon

Antique Paintings Pack, Crate, & Freight

Here are some photos of 2 antique oil paintings that were packed by our Art expert himself Chris G. (very carefully), crated, and shipped freight. The paintings were painted in New York in 1906 by A. Jacobs. The wood crates were made to perfection by Cesar (like usual) at our Warehouse in Inglewood Ca. and shipped out from the store here in Woodland Hills. Another fine custom pack job.

The old foosball guys retiring

I've been playing foosball for years. I never seen guys this old. Foosball was invented in 1921 in the United Kingdom. This is what I'd like to know is spinnig legal? Did you know the ball can go up to speeds up to 35 miles per hour? I'm sure the guys at Box Brothers in Santa Monica know the history behind the 4 last foosball guys. Our Antique specialists show off some of their packaging skills. for more facts on foosball check out the wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football

Charles Coming to us live from the Debbie Reynolds Auction

Charles' Report on the Auction

From: Profiles in History

The highlight items from Saturday were:

Marilyn Monroe's "Subway Dress" from The Seven Year Itch sold for $4,600,000

Audry Hepburn's "Ascot Dress" from My Fair Lady sold for $3,700,000

Marilyn Monroe's "Red-Sequined Showgirl Gown" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes sold for $1,200,000

Judy Garland's dress from The Wizard of Oz sold for $910,000

Judy Garland's "Ruby Slippers" from The Wizard of Oz sold for $510,000

Check out this article regarding the Marilyn Monroe dress:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110620/ap_en_mo/us_film_hollywood_auction

The auctioning of the Marilyn Monroe dress was truly a momentous occasion.

Additionally, there were several other items that went for $500,000.

There were a total of 587 lots in the auction.

It started shortly after noon and ended shortly after 1 am on Sunday.

Say it's not so. Joe. No football ?

Football legend Joe Namath Oil painting is waiting his turn to be packed up. Are they sending him to New Jersey? To replace a Quarterback or is it The NFL strike with wishes of playing with the replacements? We'll see him at the Meadow Lands in New Jersey. Or just walking down the streets of NYC under the bright lites of Broadway. Say it not so.. WE WANT OUR FOOTBALL SEASON !!!

Here is Matt

working at the Santa Monica store. Matt has been with us for awhile working at Redondo beach with Paul and making delivery's in the South Bay

A week of Reviews & Thanks & photo of the week

Beverly Hills, CA.. This is Review today For Ray and the Santa Monica Store.

6/20/2011

I've been visiting Box Bros. @ 21st and Wilshire in Santa Monica for the last 14 years. I can always count on Ray and his team to provide excellent service and support to assist my individual or business needs. Have a question on how to stage your upcoming move, Ray has the answer and resources to make it a breeze.

For business, for personal-- Box Brothers SM always delivers. I heartily recommend visiting them soon. The pricing is great. Free parking in the rear of shop.

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6/16/2011 Photo of the Week Thanks Ryan

At Box Bros. Burbank for going the extra mile. 818.842.0544

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Box Brothers Inglewood Ca. aka The Warehouse

Steve G.

Hi Liz,

That's great to here! We make it our mission to take care of our customers. In this economy, it's the only way for us to set ourselves apart from the competition.

Thanks again,

Steve

On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM, E. wrote:

Believe me, with the patience you've had on this one, you are first on my list!

On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM, Steve Garrigan <steve@boxbros.com> wrote:

Please keep us in mind for any future projects. Anything from local deliveries to International air freight.

Thanks,

Steve

On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 8:49 AM, E wrote:

Great! Thanks for everything!

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6/18/2001 Google Review oh and it's a five star one!

Dave C. Box Brothers West Los Angeles / Brentwood

Box Brothers is all about service. And David's Box Bros. is outstanding even in that company. Efficient, helpful and attentive. Highly recommended.

Dave has done a awesome job in getting reviews.

You can reach Dave C. at 310-478-4008

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6/14/2011 The Warehouse Inglewood ca.

800.474.7447 ask for Steve

Thanks for all your help and flawless execution of this move. These things can be very stressful but you have been a joy to work with. I will be recommending your company to others. Thanks so much!

Best,
~ H.

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6/14/2011 The Inglewood Warehouse in Southern Calif.

Steve G. 800.474.7447

Thanks Steve……the large box has arrived, fantastic packing, it took me an hour to get into it.

A friend was so excited by the box , I had to pack his pieces into it and he took it off,

I look forward to the next time I buy at Bonhams,

Best wishes,

C.