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Sending balikbayan box to the Philippines is a way of life for most Filipinos living abroad. Here in the United States, over the years a lot of balikbayan box freight forwarding company have opened owing to the demand for this kind of services. However a lot of these companies in operation do not have the sufficient resources or know how to effectively manage this kind of business. Most of these companies entice Filipinos by offering low prices. Low prices are good for the patronizing public but the problem is a lot complaints have lately been reported for undelivered or even tampered balikbayan boxes. The question now is who can you trust,
Here are some guidelines in choosing a legitimate freight forwarder:
1. Check the freight forwarding company. Find out how long they have been in business. A lot of these information can be found in the internet.
2. Almost every Filipino in the US has one time or another sent balikbayan boxes to their relatives back home. One of the best way to know if a freight forwarding is any good is to ask friends and neighbors about their experience with the company.
3. Balikbayan boxes are usually picked up from your home, make sure that official receipts or invoices are issued for every transaction.
4. Find out about the physical address and contact numbers of the company.
5. Check if the company is licensed and registered with the appropriate government agencies. These documents can be obtained from the Federal Maritime Commission Website.
As a final note, don't be easily drawn to a company just because they offer lower rates. Be sure to look for a reputable company that not offer quality service but the assurance that your balikbayan box will get to your families and relatives on time with all your pasalubongs intact.
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