Today is the day when they take back the first container. We just filled our first container from Pack Rat. And may I say, this “pod” style moving is the best! Really, I didn’t know what to think when the container arrived a week ago…but once we started filling it I knew it was the right decision.
The best thing is not rushing to try and fill the truck. You can take your time and plan how you are going to cram in all your worldly possessions into this 16 foot box. I liked not having a ramp to roll up into the truck. Having to worry about navigating around a staircase is enough. I am glad we were going down because I don’t know how we would have done it.
Having the right tools also came in handy. Remember to buy some ratching straps….not just bungies, since they could possibly snap and stretch unlike the straps. Also…because we are moving two homes and will be unloading into two homes, we felt an investment of $120 in an appliance dolly was key. And did it earn its keep on the first day of moving. If you have to move large or heavy items…and maybe are still going to move a few more times in your life or have friends you help to move, make the investment. You would be surprised how many times you could use a dolly. Or, you can always rent one for about half the price… If you are doing this “pod” style moving though, remember you will have to rent one here and at your new destination.
Again, I am really happy with my choice to go “pod” moving. The customer service has been great and everyone has been very friendly. Our container arrived later than expected, but they did call to let us know about the delay due to a run on containers the previous day. So we received a newly built container and they were gracious enough to throw in some moving blankets per my request.
All we have to do some final cleaning around the place and we are good to go. Our next container comes in two weeks. I can’t believe we are within a month of moving. Time is flying by.
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