PODS - Used? For moving?
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Jeff Kleb
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They are a very good way to save money when compared to 'traditional' moving services. If you call them ahead of time, they will drop off an empty pod (container) at your home or office location. You then have plenty of time to fill it, seal it (they can be locked) and notify them that you want them to pick it back up.
They will then transport it to wherever you need it, drop it right there on the property and you can them empty it at your convenience. When all is put away, you call them again and they send out a boom truck to take the empty container away to be used elsewhere by someone else.
There are plenty of competititors to PODS - namely PackRat; so you can probably shop around for a good price. Some outfits can even store your belongings in a climate-controlled warehouse during a long overseas deployment, etc., etc.
Good luck!
P.S. My old roomate used PODS when she moved out seven years ago. She was very happy with their service, even though the move was only ten miles at the most. It was cheaper and easier than renting a Penske truck or hiring a moving crew.
They are a very good way to save money when compared to 'traditional' moving services. If you call them ahead of time, they will drop off an empty pod (container) at your home or office location. You then have plenty of time to fill it, seal it (they can be locked) and notify them that you want them to pick it back up.
They will then transport it to wherever you need it, drop it right there on the property and you can them empty it at your convenience. When all is put away, you call them again and they send out a boom truck to take the empty container away to be used elsewhere by someone else.
There are plenty of competititors to PODS - namely PackRat; so you can probably shop around for a good price. Some outfits can even store your belongings in a climate-controlled warehouse during a long overseas deployment, etc., etc.
Good luck!
P.S. My old roomate used PODS when she moved out seven years ago. She was very happy with their service, even though the move was only ten miles at the most. It was cheaper and easier than renting a Penske truck or hiring a moving crew.
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illzoni
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As I search through all the threads to which I've replied, bookmarking valuable threads, I stumbled upon this one and realized I should follow up...
1) The PODS method of packing and moving is excellent. Having it sitting in the driveway for plenty of time sure makes it easier to fill it up without too much stress. I even did a bit of temporary rough carpentry to maximize space utilization.
2) It's not the cheapest way to move, but is a good compromise between packing and driving trucks yourself and paying movers.
3) My delivery was late at destination. I had a pretty tight schedule and was not pleased. I did get some compensation from PODS, but it was like pulling teeth and I had to sign a nondisclosure.
I would use them again if I needed to.
1) The PODS method of packing and moving is excellent. Having it sitting in the driveway for plenty of time sure makes it easier to fill it up without too much stress. I even did a bit of temporary rough carpentry to maximize space utilization.
2) It's not the cheapest way to move, but is a good compromise between packing and driving trucks yourself and paying movers.
3) My delivery was late at destination. I had a pretty tight schedule and was not pleased. I did get some compensation from PODS, but it was like pulling teeth and I had to sign a nondisclosure.
I would use them again if I needed to.
Jeff Kleb
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Pods
Recently, some other companies have jumped into the fold and there are similar options to the PODS method.
ABF Trucking has a way that you can pack up your stuff and they'll haul it to the destination; but I don't know how well it works or if it is cost effective to use.
Moving Companies | U-Pack: The Money Saving Alternative to Traditional Moving ( I think this is the right link. )
Recently, some other companies have jumped into the fold and there are similar options to the PODS method.
ABF Trucking has a way that you can pack up your stuff and they'll haul it to the destination; but I don't know how well it works or if it is cost effective to use.
Moving Companies | U-Pack: The Money Saving Alternative to Traditional Moving ( I think this is the right link. )
