How to Ship Your Round Top Finds Home — The Complete Shipping Guide
How to Ship Your Round Top Finds Home
You found the perfect 8-foot farm table. Or a 200-pound iron gate. Or six chairs, two mirrors, and a chandelier. Now you need to get it all home — and your rental car isn't going to cut it.
Good news: shipping from Round Top is a solved problem. Multiple professional shippers operate along the corridor specifically for this purpose.
How Round Top Shipping Works
- Shop all week — buy from multiple venues without worrying about transport
- Leave "sold" tags with your shipper's name and your contact info at each booth
- Your shipper visits every venue where you purchased items
- They pick up, blanket-wrap, and consolidate everything into one shipment
- One delivery to your door — usually within 1-3 weeks
It's that simple. Designers do this every single show.
What Does Shipping Cost?
Costs depend on size, weight, and distance:
| Item Type | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Small items (boxed) | – |
| Single furniture piece | – |
| Multiple pieces (consolidated) | –,500 |
| Full truckload | ,500–,000+ |
Pro tip: Consolidating multiple purchases into one shipment is always cheaper than shipping individually. This is why using a single shipper for the whole trip makes sense.
When to Arrange Shipping
Before you arrive is ideal. Research shippers, get quotes, and have a contact ready. This way you can shop freely from day one knowing logistics are handled.
At minimum, arrange shipping by mid-show. Shippers get busy toward the end of the show as everyone scrambles to get their purchases picked up.
Types of Shipping
Full-Service Shippers (Recommended)
These companies operate specifically for Round Top shows:
- Pick up from multiple venues
- Professional blanket-wrapping and crating
- Insurance available
- Delivery to your door anywhere in the US
- Some offer climate-controlled transport for delicate items
Self-Haul Options
If you prefer to take things yourself:
- Rent a trailer — available in La Grange and Brenham
- Bring a truck — if you're driving from nearby, come prepared
- U-Haul — the La Grange location stays busy during shows
Vendor Shipping
Some vendors offer their own shipping. Ask at the time of purchase — they may have preferred shippers or can include shipping in the price.
Protecting Your Purchases
- Get insurance for high-value items
- Photograph everything before the shipper picks it up — document condition
- Save all receipts — you'll need them if anything goes wrong
- Ask about crating for fragile items (glass, ceramics, chandeliers)
- Confirm delivery timeline — know when to expect your items
The Bottom Line
Don't let "how will I get it home?" stop you from buying the piece you love. Shipping from Round Top is routine — thousands of items ship out of the corridor every show week. Factor the shipping cost into your purchase price and enjoy the hunt.
Browse shipping vendors on Round Top Finder for contact info and services.