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Have you used PODS to help with moving and storage?

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Looks like I would have to speak to a human for a quote, so wondered if others found it to be a reasonably-priced service or crazy money?

I'm wondering if I can fill and ship the thing round trip repeatedly. I think the 500 miles one way would shoot that idea down.
 
I rented one for several months to store supplies for our store. I was surprised how different the prices were, so look around. The only problem I had that I didn't think of was I couldn't get my forklift into the thing because it was sitting on the ground and I couldn't get under it. Should have had it up on 4X4s.
 
It’s particularly good if you need to store your things for some time as well as move them. It was about 10 years ago when we used them.
 
My younger dd used them in college. However I think the college arranged for them. They would be brought to the campus, the students could arrange to rent one, they moved their own stuff in. They I "think" they were moved elsewhere during the summer (or maybe they stayed on campus I'm really not sure). When the students came back in the Fall they could get into their POD and remove their stuff. Usually several students would go in together to rent a POD as they held a lot and most of the students didn't have all that much stuff since they were living in dorms.
 
There are several services like pods so you can comparison shop. U-Haul has them, U-Pack, PackRat.


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Looks like I would have to speak to a human for a quote, so wondered if others found it to be a reasonably-priced service or crazy money?

I'm wondering if I can fill and ship the thing round trip repeatedly. I think the 500 miles one way would shoot that idea down.
Only if you are willing to pay repeatedly.
 
Yes, I used a similar service when I moved from the Midwest to AZ. The company was out of AR. I was super happy with their service. They were terrific.

It is expensive but it was the best solution for me. I was not moving enough to call a traditional moving co. After that I shipped some boxes out and, that's not cheap either, but worth for me.

Given the expense, I would think that you will want to figure out what size container you need and do it only once. When mine arrived, I had more space than I expected. I had already sold my house and everything was in a storage unit. It was super easy to load up in minutes. I threw in some extra items to fill the space and was glad I did.
 
The problem is with Correct Size. I had originally planned to buy a storage container, then my friend said, hey, have it delivered home, pack it, ship it, Done! Where I live, a truck that could carry such a thing can't make it back here, and definitely too heavy for our neighborhood bridge even before I pack it. But the idea stuck...

So I can have the size that will fit, that is not necessarily what I need. I had planned to load a box truck and drive the stuff myself, and probably still will. A second trip would round up salvage from inevitable gut of this place, and whatever other garage/yard crap remains.

I'm weighing convenience vs cost. My gut feel is that the PODS method is too pricey for me, and will have a mileage charge. I will still be buying a container for the end point, around $1k. Since it will eventually be remodelled into an apartment, it's a cost I can absorb, and provides solid storage for as long as I need it. While I don't mind a good road trip, I was thinking, oh gosh, how easy to pack it and NOT drive it?? Driving is tiring and time spent on the trip is time not spent finishing up here.

devil in the details, always....
 
I second the idea of shopping around. You may be able to arrange a long-term rental, and pay for the multiple trips as you need them. But then, as I've learned through my own recent experience, you really, really, REALLY need to evaluate every single item you're packing and taking with you. So much of what seems important in your current home may not be as necessary in your new one. Looking at my stack of boxes of "necessary" items, I'm wagering I can eliminate just about half of them when I move into my new house.

You may also be able to go "independent." Shipping containers come in various sizes. You may be able to find one now you could buy, in a size that fits your limited roadway weight requirement. Find a trucking company that can move it for you, and use them. Paying a trip charge as needed may end up being lower than a commercial company might charge for a one-time move.

A third choice: Look into buying a used box truck. Load it, drive it, unload it, drive it back. After the initial cost, all you'd pay is gas, basically. When you're done, sell it. Even if it sold for less than you paid, the difference might be worth it.

Moving is not for the faint-hearted. At minimum, you'll find out who your real friends are. :D

Good luck!
Dave
 
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Dave, your brilliance knows no bounds. Great minds have thought alike...

The original plan was to buy a used storage container to be delivered to camp land so my stuff had a home at camp before I have an actual room to furnish. Buying it outright, long term storage prepaid, am not renting space to park my stuff more than I really need to. Camp owner already has a container and I liked the idea enough to copy. Except, I want the side doors. Having seen her crawl over stuff to look for something, I glimpsed my future, yet had the power to alter the course.... lady from conexwest has sent me email on some options... that part is underway!

That done, I turned to getting my stuff there. I am DIY mover for this, hiring muscle on both sides of it to make actual physical move of stuff a bit less exhausting. There are 2 things happening here - getting my stuff out, and the very likely gut of this place once that's done. That's why I was planning to 2-trip it - "my good stuff" and then "the dirty load" - the cabinets, panelling, doors, windows, flooring, fixtures ... coming out of here. I'm running salvage op, will make use of all of it over time. On my first trip to camp, I can clear the space for "the salvage yard", get blocks or pallets or whatever, roof or tarp or whatever ready, so the next load has a place to go.

The box truck buy also occurred to me!!!! LOL, I am totally on your wavelength, pal, and glad of it!

Since I will first be getting food growing, food trees bought and growing, and later going to farmers markets, art fairs ... I thought about how handy that might be! Add the fact that 2 Great Danes have adopted camp, a couple of custom venting windows cut in later, there is a way to easily take them to vet... both crates fit, both crates secured, both crates safe. with a view and a breeze.

Since I'll be homesteading, the "things evaluation" has a much different flavor. I won't initially have a home to live in, but will be building multiple structures over time and fully living the artsy craftsy life, upcycling, reusing, creating.... furnishing and redecorating spaces repeatedly. there are currently 2 enclosed sleeping areas, but my kit cabin will take a weeks to put together, so no place for any of my furnishings but storage. Heck, I won't even have the foundation yet.

while I wouldn't normally drag this old saggy entertainment center anywhere but the curb, it is quite appealing as my first outdoor kitchen hutch. I have a lot of outdoor seating that I wouldn't keep if I were just moving to a house by myself, but I'm moving to 30 acres with at least 4 other people with their own homesites and the collective rentals, shared buildings, outdoor dining... in addition to my own stuff, I received my brother's stuff from the massive decking in his lake house, then stuff from when a friend moved ... when I get bored, I just go sit in a different area....

I think I am doing things in reverse, becoming a hippie later, having been the straight-laced good girl in early life. I am GenX, too late to be a hippie, but that was always where I belonged.... go along, get along, share, peaceful. mostly barefoot, no makeup. my storage container will likely become spray painted tie dye fast....

the whack thing is that so much of the stuff I have is going to be useful! HOT DAMN!

I actually don't ask friends to help move. I quit doing that a very very long time ago. If I ask for help, they are paid labor. I insist, and also provide refreshments and a plan. I might not pay much, however.

I don't think I want to hire movers this time, it's over 500 miles, and it's remote enough that we don't want random strangers, and weird enough situation to be memorable. I'll probably hire the Amish family down the road to unload. Family of 12, he has a mill over there. I will likely hire them to build my garage and other stuff. Like the big cedar closet that also contains my sewing room..... I could not possibly have that cheaper than my neighbors could build it for me ... saving money for the large solar components to power it ...

I am embarking on a wild adventure, and the Getting There plan is taking shape.

I have to say, it really spurred action when my friend suggested the container here first ... I was already figuring out how to load it so I had an office ready to go and futon or mattresses usable on arrival... until I remembered, no big trucks, no heavy stuff... and I thought about PODS.

Maybe my best bet is 2 bought Conex containers, smaller. A 10 footer could get in here, 40 is no way, a 20 is unlikely. There is a yard near me, and a yard about 90 miles from campsite. While they could be delivered to camp together on one truck, I don't see any way they could both show up or depart here together.

agh, logistics...
 
What I really liked about using a Pod the last time we moved, was that we could park it in our driveway and fill it slowly over a few weeks. We used "pizza and beer" moving services (we joke that this one couple we're friends with is the best moving service in town, and recommend them to all of our other friends, LOL!) and this meant we really just needed those folks for a few of the bigger, bulkier things (like a washer and dryer, our bed, bigger furniture, etc,) so they didn't need to spend hours with us. And then, one the other end, we could slowly unload and unpack without the time crunch. But I have no idea how it would work if you needed to do two trips with the Pod.
 
What I really liked about using a Pod the last time we moved, was that we could park it in our driveway and fill it slowly over a few weeks. We used "pizza and beer" moving services (we joke that this one couple we're friends with is the best moving service in town, and recommend them to all of our other friends, LOL!) and this meant we really just needed those folks for a few of the bigger, bulkier things (like a washer and dryer, our bed, bigger furniture, etc,) so they didn't need to spend hours with us. And then, one the other end, we could slowly unload and unpack without the time crunch. But I have no idea how it would work if you needed to do two trips with the Pod.
I agree, the slow pack is appealling. It's how I do it inside, too. Stacks of boxes and tubs are getting added to over time...
 
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