Re: boxes - one good way to get lots of freebies is to hit up your local liquor stores, tell 'em you're moving, ask when their big orders come in, ask 'em not to break down their boxes and pick 'em up quickly so they don't get stuck w/backlog and/or don't give 'em to other folks. I'll see about arriving w/some this coming Monday (4/9) when I'm over to help box/sort/whatEVER.
Re: moving companies - given the time constraints, you might wanna pay to have THEM box your stuff up (once you've gone through and culled) - methinks it's not actually that much more than the hauling charges.
Probably WAY cheaper than traditional movers, and perfect for over-the-road moves. We used them to get out here from LA, just make sure you pay the extra fee for a guaranteed arrival date. (Otherwise, they get there when they get there.)
Also, hire a professional mover to pack the truck. They know how to pack a load for long-haul trucking and can save you tons of money in space-rental (you pay by the amount of truck space you use) and in breakage due to improperly packed items.
Consider using Freecycle to donate the leftover items in your area, Andrei. That will cut down on waste and give others usable items. :) I sent you a Tweet with a link to the ones that are (I think) in your area.
I haven't moved halfway across the country since I was in grade 4, but I do know that it's possible to fit an entire family of five's belongings into a medium u-haul sized truck. It involved my dad's friend throwing out a lot of out toys when we weren't looking, but all of the books made it. I actually have to disagree a bit -- I LOVE liquor store boxes for smaller moves, but sometimes having all uniform boxes is wonderful when trying to pack up a space with as much as possible in as small of space as possible. No tetris with boxes. Moving place boxes are designed to all stack on each other, usually.
Are y'all taking the vending shelters, etc, with you? I won't be able to really come help pack (see location:), combined with full time work and commissions), but could offer some money for one of them and one of the tables.
We're taking one tent for sure, but if you're interested in the other I'd be happy to sell that and a table to you... how much were you thinking? (Email me directly on this if you want to.)
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Re: moving companies - given the time constraints, you might wanna pay to have THEM box your stuff up (once you've gone through and culled) - methinks it's not actually that much more than the hauling charges.
Best wishes w/all this!
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Probably WAY cheaper than traditional movers, and perfect for over-the-road moves. We used them to get out here from LA, just make sure you pay the extra fee for a guaranteed arrival date. (Otherwise, they get there when they get there.)
Also, hire a professional mover to pack the truck. They know how to pack a load for long-haul trucking and can save you tons of money in space-rental (you pay by the amount of truck space you use) and in breakage due to improperly packed items.
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Are y'all taking the vending shelters, etc, with you? I won't be able to really come help pack (see location:), combined with full time work and commissions), but could offer some money for one of them and one of the tables.
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