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Old 01-14-2007, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Burlington, VT
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Hubby and I are planning a major move in a year or two. Neither of us drives, and we've had bad experiences with U-Haul, so we're thinking of using a "You Pack, We Ship" type of mover. We have a 1-bedroom apartment, so we don't need a lot of space. I like the idea of having 3 days to pack and not having to drive a big truck across multiple states.

Has anyone here used this type of mover? Got any tips, reccomendations, or horror stories?

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Old 01-14-2007, 04:34 PM
 
Location: in the southwest
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Old 01-14-2007, 04:40 PM
 
Location: Journey's End
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I have priced out moving several different ways. One of the things I learned with the "pack, move" shipping companies is that you receive an estimate based on your description of items; they then estimate number of cargo lbs and give you a quote based on that weight.

If you look at the small(er) print of their agreements you can't hold them to the quote because the weight is an estimate. The cost for excess is exhorbitant.

I'll be watching to hear what others say, as like you, I'm on the move.
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Old 01-14-2007, 05:35 PM
 
Location: Charlotte,NC, US, North America, Earth, Alpha Quadrant,Milky Way Galaxy
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I used upack.com and was very pleased, and it was priced right for me- moving from Boston to Charlotte.
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Old 01-14-2007, 08:55 PM
 
Location: Journey's End
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Thanks for the heads-up. I'll check them out.

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I used upack.com and was very pleased, and it was priced right for me- moving from Boston to Charlotte.
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Old 01-15-2007, 08:58 AM
 
Location: Some where on the pacific coast
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I used PODS to move and it was a great choice. Go to PODS.com and check it out for yourself. They have service in Boston
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:54 AM
 
Location: Journey's End
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I've heard good things about PODS; unfortunately for me while they have service in m departure town, they aren't serving out West

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I used PODS to move and it was a great choice. Go to PODS.com and check it out for yourself. They have service in Boston
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Old 01-15-2007, 10:05 AM
 
Location: Some where on the pacific coast
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I've heard good things about PODS; unfortunately for me while they have service in m departure town, they aren't serving out West
Looks like its time to open a franchise.
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Old 01-15-2007, 11:29 AM
 
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I'm going with upack to move from NJ to Orange Couty. Hope they are as good as what I've seen online.
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Old 01-17-2007, 04:03 PM
 
Location: Haddington, E. Lothian, Scotland
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You Pack, We Ship = We Buy, You Pay.
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