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Advice for keeping moving costs low?
Posted on 5/28/23 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 5/28/23 at 8:56 pm
Facts: I am moving about 300 miles. Single. 35. Moving for new job in Ocean Springs, MS. One vehicle. I am leaving a 3-2 home and moving into the same so I plan to keep all furniture as of now (but may be open to selling and buying again there). My current home will stay as a rental so all appliances will stay behind.
This is the longest move and the most stuff I have ever had to move. It's my first move where I cannot just go back and forth from my homes...
What are some things I need to keep in mind before my move early August?
This is the longest move and the most stuff I have ever had to move. It's my first move where I cannot just go back and forth from my homes...
What are some things I need to keep in mind before my move early August?
This post was edited on 5/28/23 at 9:04 pm
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Posted on 5/28/23 at 8:58 pm to rpg37
You think your Penske material?
Posted on 5/28/23 at 8:58 pm to rpg37
Why are you moving?
Posted on 5/28/23 at 8:59 pm to rpg37
Biggest Uhaul you feel comfortable towing your car behind (and you can fill your car with more stuff too). All except their smallest allow the car dolly behind
Even though you want to keep your furniture, it’s also just as easy to buy new shite off of FB marketplace once you get there so save the room for things that are more expensive/harder to replace and don’t take up room
Other option is pay a friend to follow you in your car (they can help you unload in new spot) and you buy them a one way ticket back
Even though you want to keep your furniture, it’s also just as easy to buy new shite off of FB marketplace once you get there so save the room for things that are more expensive/harder to replace and don’t take up room
Other option is pay a friend to follow you in your car (they can help you unload in new spot) and you buy them a one way ticket back
This post was edited on 5/28/23 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 5/28/23 at 8:59 pm to KennabraTiger
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Why are you moving?
New job.
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:00 pm to rpg37
Rent a uhaul. Get insurance. Crash it into a river. Buy all new stuff.
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:00 pm to Eighteen
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Even though you want to keep your furniture, it’s also just as easy to buy new shite off of FB marketplace once you get there so save the room for things that are more expensive/harder to replace and just sell your used couches, washer/dryer etc before you leave.
I have been thinking about this as well. Moving that stuff is a pain and some of it is worn anyway.
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:01 pm to rpg37
How old are you?
I was about 25 before I realized helping friends and family move that far was a pain in the arse and not worth the beer
I was about 25 before I realized helping friends and family move that far was a pain in the arse and not worth the beer
This post was edited on 5/28/23 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:01 pm to rpg37
Waiting to hear back on a job and I might be in the same situation soon.
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:03 pm to Eighteen
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it’s also just as easy to buy new shite off of FB marketplace
Then he’ll end up with bedbugs, herpes, you name it! Help him. Show him what he could have, what he could have inside of him. He’s giving you a tiny hole of opportunity, if you’re just willing to go back to his place with him and help pack his shite!
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:06 pm to BRgetthenet
quote:you'll be able to fit a softball in it after Uhaul gets finished bending him over
He’s giving you a tiny hole
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:09 pm to rpg37
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have been thinking about this as well. Moving that stuff is a pain and some of it is worn anyway.
Just think about it instead of paying and having to move your mattress, couches, dressers, kitchen table, media center, etc…you sell it before you leave, don’t have to pack it (these take up the vast majority of uhaul space) and you can buy new and have it delivered to you when you get there.
And you end up with new stuff that fits your new house/space anyway
This post was edited on 5/28/23 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:10 pm to rpg37
In town U-Haul or Penske rental if they still don't have mileage limits. Return it where you got it from and it's way cheaper than dropping it off at the new place.
Load that sucker down and bring it back. Do your last weekend with friends or family and then bring your personal vehicle to the new home.
Eta: pods are good too if you're ok with their dropoff schedule. Done both .
Or a moving company will show up and do it all for that size house for about 12-15k if you're willing to part with some stuff.
Load that sucker down and bring it back. Do your last weekend with friends or family and then bring your personal vehicle to the new home.
Eta: pods are good too if you're ok with their dropoff schedule. Done both .
Or a moving company will show up and do it all for that size house for about 12-15k if you're willing to part with some stuff.
This post was edited on 5/28/23 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:11 pm to rpg37
Pod sure is nice for not having to deal with the uhaul/Penske ramp to load.
This post was edited on 5/28/23 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:11 pm to Eighteen
You also can get 2 guys off uhaul.com to help unload they are contractors so leave valuable boxes in car unload it yourself think it was 175 for 2 guys for 2 hours plus tip not pros but good enough to get heavy shite inside
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:11 pm to rpg37
Not to be a dick, but next time you’re moving that far for a job you should consider asking for moving expenses from your employer. Relocation expenses can be written off by companies and if they really want you they will likely cave on that ask.
I’ve gotten soft and spoiled hiring professionals to move my stuff and I’m not going back
I’ve gotten soft and spoiled hiring professionals to move my stuff and I’m not going back
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:12 pm to rpg37
Negotiate moving expenses before taking the job. Or, go to work the the government/Army.
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:12 pm to rpg37
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My current home will stay as a rental so all appliances will stay behind.
Are you the owner of your current home and planning to rent it out or are you currently renting?
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:14 pm to rpg37
Pay professionals to move your stuff.
Posted on 5/28/23 at 9:15 pm to VOLhalla
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Not to be a dick, but next time you’re moving that far for a job you should consider asking for moving expenses from your employer. Relocation expenses can be written off by companies and if they really want you they will likely cave on that ask.
You're not being a dick. I asked my new AD about it and he is asking HR because he didn't know himself. It's a fair question for sure.
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