[mikeycereal]

What I learned after moving to TV... can be applied with any move. It was kind of a quick spontaneous process buying the home and moving and I had to get it done in only a couple of months. Highest stress of my life was what to do with all the accumulated memorabilia items that still had value in time for the move. The easy way was to just chuck 'em, but I really wanted them to be in a good home with someone who appreciated them after all my time spent acquiring them. Us memorabilia collectors have some tough decisions but at the end it all worked out. I found out they were of value to others but it took some looking and calling around and I don't do ebay. Got rid of a lot of old clothes and items to Goodwill. Target accepts all old used computer and electronic equipment for environmental purposes for free.

The basic plan was keep the irreplaceable stuff, get rid of the stuff that I can buy once moved. Except for my large SmartTV since I just bought it and could just stick it in my car. So I moved the car with an auto transport company from Vegas to the Brownwood hotel. We called around and found the one with the best reviews, and they let me stuff it with my items a little over the minimum poundage by at least 100. (they had a minimum 100lbs)

I didn't bring a single furniture item either and later bought some nice used furniture from facebook marketplace and new furniture and other stuff from Amazon and Sam's when I arrived. Goodwill was great in finding little gems of decor, and some nice new large floor rugs for $40. My sister was a great help with decorating my home.

What I regret not packing was the simple (or so I thought) replaceable stuff like my handheld shower head (had to figure out a different style), a simple scissors (the one I got from the $ store couldn't cut jack), and my original silverware (had to settle for Walmart basic look), and some other stuff that I wish I would've packed. So I'll say instead of trying to cheapen your shipping, bring the stuff you like even if it can be replaced. Will save you time looking for their replacement.

Lastly, cancel what you need to cancel and set up what you need to set up. I had a hassle trying to get plates because of registration issues and a couple other companies that I had to cancel and get back credit for or fees would accumulate. I also somehow lost my car title so that was another hassle. Go to the DMV here with all the required paperwork to keep it a single successful trip.