Why are Pods so much more than self move?

[jkwing]

Originally Posted by Colorado xxxxx

Thanks otter we are going to most likely go with ABF Upack as they are just $100 higher than renting truck and offered free storage in writing. Can't beat that. They give us 3-4 days to fill up and negotiated a month's free storage can't beat that!

Be careful going with ABF, remember you are loading the trailer, if you are not sure how to load a trailer for moving, I would suggest getting some help. Loading a trailer to go 1000 miles ,much different than floating the items in a truck to move around the corner. USE Lots of pads, protect everything

[jkay12]

Yeah there's several reasons why Pods is more expensive. But having moved with and without Pods many times I have to say the extra expense really is worth it. It's so much easier not having to load and unload twice. Just load your stuff once then unload at your final destination on your own schedule. And you can save 10% with promo code R101 - I used it several months ago but it may still work. Good luck!

[Threestep2]

What worked for us was the original storage option and the potential extension. Delivery worked perfectly - one pod empty, the next one was being delivered. No need to worry about traffic, car problems, accidents, not being used to driving a large vehicle or backing up to the door to unload.