r/moving

I'm moving countries next year and have started thinking about how to handle this as easily as possible. When I came to the UK, I had just two suitcases, so it was easy, but now, I've got the following:

Bedroom

• IKEA wardrobe
• two shelves
• mirror
• king size mattress
• office chair
• monitor - 28 inch

Kitchen

• kitchen utensils
• air fryer
• rice cooker
• slow cooker
• kettle
• frying pans
• pots

Obviously, I don't want to take everything with me, but I'm not sure how to figure out the logistics of selling the items; like, when do I sell and through what?

Sadly, landlord said he's not willing to buy back the stuff from me, which is a shame given the room will be literally unfurnished when I leave.

I can take about 200kg with me for GBP 400, so I want to take the most expensive stuff with me. I considered posting items through UPS but I can't count the number of times they've damaged a parcel, especially if it weighs around 20kg, let alone all the customs paperwork.

How would you go about it?

Just for a little background on my experience, I have moved 20+ times, once or twice locally but mostly long-distance. For most of my long-distance moves, I sold everything and fit what I could in my car, but a few times I did have full moving trucks. One thing I've noticed is that I pack differently for myself than I do for movers and based on whether I am just moving across the city (one side of Toronto to the other) or across the country (Toronto to BC). Anyone else notice this? Do you feel like you pack less securely when you are moving close versus far, or whether you are packing for yourself to handle to movers to handle? Is this normal? I'm especially interested in tips and advice from pro movers. Do you recommend people pack differently depending on whether they're moving short- or long-distances? When you get hired to do the packing for them, do you pack things differently depending on travel distance? Or am I being overly hopeful in thinking that less can happen over a short distance versus a long distance?

Hello, I apologize if this has been asked before, but I’ve done quite a bit of research and still can’t figure out which option would be the best.

We’re moving from the Lower 48 to Alaska as part of a military PCS. We have a fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house plus a full garage, so we have a lot of belongings.

We’re considering driving a U Haul ourselves, ABF/U Pack, freight, or other options.

For anyone who has done a move like this, what was the most affordable option while still keeping your belongings safe? Is there anything you would do differently?

I’d also really appreciate any tips for avoiding damage, theft, hidden fees, or unexpected costs.

Thanks!

Hi there! I'm sorry if this is not the place to post but I have no clue how to proceed. I hired a small moving LLC in the NYC/NY area to help me move- I have found out now that they are not licensed. My candle warmer broke the day of the move and I was told I would be compensated, and then the owner got weird when I brought it up, saying I told the driver to throw it out. I told them to throw it out because... it broke. LOL! Then, 4 days after I moved, I turned on my TV and saw that it had an interior crack that was causing the screen to flicker and be borderline unwatchable. I brought this up as well and asked to be compensated. I was told since I did not report it in 48 hours, I could not be compensated and the best they could do was bring me their office TV as a replacement.

Important things to note:

1. I never signed any contract and the 48 hour policy was not clearly listed ANYWHERE on their promotions or website. I'm pretty sure 48 hours is not the standard lol.
2. They are now claiming to not be a moving company and be just a guy with a van.
3. The TV they offered is smaller and is not a Roku TV like my damaged one. I accepted their offer, they said they would bring it on Saturday, and no one showed up. I now just want my money back for a new TV.

What are my options here? I'm seriously so angry and I'm ready to go to small claims court if necessary.

UPDATE: they just told me they would be willing to give me $100 for the damages to the candle warmer and TV. Both items cost over 200 together. I don't think I will take this offer.

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9 days ago, I booked a 26 ft budget truck through Costco‘s website for their member discount. Total price after tax and fees was around $650, roughly 30% discounted from regular price. We were supposed to pick up the truck this morning at 10 AM but budget called around 9 AM and told us there were no available trucks in Atlanta for our reservation. We asked them to expand their search area and were willing to drive an hour away to Snellville or Lithonia to pick up the truck, but those locations ended up not being able to rent to us either. We ended up spending $1100 to rent a U-Haul truck last minute and are seriously upset.

We’re going to complain to Costco customer service about this because we really did not like paying the extra $450 difference due to budget not keeping sufficient inventory for reservations.

How do you guys like packing an apartment? I have lots of clothes and even with downsizing I still have plenty more to pack. Dinnerware, tupperware, spices, etc.

How would you guys go about it? I bought some big bins for the large stuff, like our shoes, and electronics. I can easily get boxes, I just want to try to be as optimal as possible so im not drowning in boxes on boxes. When do I know when to pack my silverware and stuff? Should I do it the night before I start moving stuff over?

Any tips would help, thank you!

I’m trying to move from Seattle area to Dallas Area but a 22 foot diesel box truck is $4,000. I’m moving in late September trying to be in my place October 1st.

Has anyone found a way to severely reduce the cost? I could use a 16 foot box truck but I hate driving gas box trucks (I used to be a delivery driver).

Anyone found a way to hack the system for a cheaper diesel box truck?

I live in Utah atm. I’m having a hard time making friends and finding a relationship. I think I need to move to actually start my life. I was thinking of Oregon, as I love the weather. But I also heard Austin TX is a great area as well.

Can anyone provide any pros/cons for these two places who live/have lived there? Specifically on the dating/friend level?

Or are there other places I’m not taking into consideration that I should look into?

Hello, first time posting and I’m trying to get some real advice from experienced people.

We have a 2bd/1ba lightly furnished, but we have so much stuff (even after I’ve decluttered as much as I can). I’m thinking of doing Upack due to the comments I’ve seen on here. Possibly 3 cubes or the trailer option. My husband would like PODS for their accessible storage because we might not have a place to live right away.

Problems:
-We’re in a triplex surrounded by apartment buildings and no real space for things to be dropped off here
- Husband doesn’t like the idea of our stuff being shipped with other things (trailer). Probably doesn’t like that our things will be going to other locations

Any recommendations/suggestions for this move?

I’ve so many other questions since this is my first cross country move with any furniture and with a family.

Can't drive so just renting a uhaul and driving is out. Uhaul ubox is quoting me around $2100 for a single ubox TX to MI including pickup and delivery. It's all boxes outside of two bed frames that I am willing to sell and replace if needed.

Any cheaper ideas?

I’m going from Florida to Texas and U-Haul quoted me $1900 for on-way. I may have a friend that could help me do round-trip to make it cheaper but I’m also trying to explore my options. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to shop around? I am hauling my car as well as some belongings (not many - should potentially fit in a truck bed).

I’m trying to compare prices for both round-trip and one-way.

Thank you!

I’ll be moving from MA to FL at the end of the month and I have about 9 houseplants I’d like to take (already reduced from like 15). I’m already in touch with MA about getting a certificate of inspection for them as I know FL dept of agriculture requires it.

I’m just wondering if people have experience transporting their plants such a long way in a car and what tips and tricks you recommend? I was just planning to put them in bins in case there’s soil spillage but any other recommendations are welcome.

Hello, I am a 18 year old who is currently trying to figure out where to move out too from Southern California , I have roughly 12k banked (15k by September), a 5-7k car, and 4-5k of other liquid assets, I have hit a slope with living with my parents, my father isn’t the brightest especially after relapsing on alcohol and it’s really taking a toll on my life and stress levels. I work a seasonal job every few months but want something more permanent(sorry for the venting) . I’m looking for a location that finding work is easy, is relatively cheap, and offers some sort of forest like landscape, it can be literally anywhere just places that finding work is extremely easy to start from nothing at, thank you guys!

This feels like a stupid question but how do people find a place to live quickly? Is it just a lot of virtual tours and facetiming? Are there apartment realtors or agents to help? Do people stay in a hotel while they look?

I’ve never moved before but I might have a sudden move coming up and I don’t have the money to take an extra trip to look at apartments. I would prefer if the apartment was ready for me when I got there. However I am fearful of moving too quick and getting a bad apartment. Thank you!

I just learned how to drive recently and just got my first car back in April. I’m on my own out here, and am WAY too nervous to try driving a uhaul. I don’t even know where I’d start. But I’ve been living on an air mattress for like 5 months now and it has a hole in it now and I’m tired of living in an empty box.

However, I’m too poor to buy new furniture and my little Hyundai accent cannot fit a bed or a dresser or a sofa and really anything honestly. It’s just too small.

I can’t really afford movers, and even if I could, hiring multiple to go to different places or one person to go to multiple places feels like a lot. Does anyone have know how i can get furniture to my apartment?