Upack vs Pods vs Movers vs Renting truck

[Electrician4you]

Originally Posted by Gaylord_Focker

I've moved cross country several times, and every time, I come out ahead financially by self moving, but I am exhausted. Wondering if PODS or Upack may be easier on my body?

Upack -those cubes look tiny, I can't imagine being able to fit a bed and couch, but it's pretty cheap. 2k for two pods.

Pods - still no quote yet

Self move - looking at maybe 2000 as i have to compensate a buddy to help me move and then fly him back to original destination.

Movers - still haven't come back with a quote yet

This is an 1200 mile move.

Would love to hear your experiences.

Whenever I moved I usually diy. There are usually labor ready places where you can get a few guys to pack the truck. When you get to the place you move go find the daynlabor areas and have them move you in.

KEEP your valuables hidden.

I usually rented a big truck but next time I move I’m probably gonna get a big enclosed trailer and pack it myself.

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Originally Posted by Diana Holbrook

Make sure with PODS that they will actually deliver to the new place, which is tough if you haven't bought the new place yet. I would particularly worry about it if you may be going someplace that isn't a major city! We had clients who moved to WA and when they settled in Shelton and called to get their POD delivered, the nearest place PODs would deliver to was in Tacoma or Lakewood someplace... Over an hour away. Our clients had to rent a large UHAUL, drive to Lakewood, unpack everything from the POD, load it all in the truck, and then drive the truck to the new house and unload it. All under a clock for the UHAUL rental.

THAT WASN'T HANDY AT ALL!


Punch line... They don't deliver everywhere.

Yeah, I've run into that-my area is one of them they don't service.

U-Pack has had a huge price increase in the last few months. We're moving from Idaho to Tennessee. When I looked into a full, 28 foot truck in February I was quoted about $4800. Now about $7600!!! It gets worse. We planned to sell one car, rent a large cargo van and put our animals (8 cats, 4 dogs) in the van for the move. Have plans for a multi-level enclosure for the cats. Long story short-there are NO VANS AVAILABLE. Even most rental places are out of everything-vans, cars, SUVs, at least through August in my area. It's nuts! Current plan (as of a couple hours ago) is to keep both cars and rent a cargo trailer. That will let us bring a few items so we at least have a few things before our stuff gets delivered. Dogs and cats are going to have to deal with our rigs.