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Originally Posted by bsloan1960
Quoted $7,000 to move approx 1200 square feet from Mass. to TV by a moving company. A Google search says to expect to pay $7-8,000 so this about right. I'm aware of PODS and Pack Rat but I don't want to get bombarded by emails and phone calls if I use their online quote tool.
So with the 1200 square feet and the $7,000 in mind, can anyone give me an idea of how much I will save using PODS or Pack Rat? Also- what would it cost to hire people to load and unload the container.
Thanks!
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My advice would be to check out PODS (know nothing about PR). Our good friends just sold their 3 BR house here after 10+ years to move back to Michigan. Lowest bid was $8K from traditional mover. They went with PODS, had no experience with that type of service at all so they were uneasy. They were beyond satisfied with the entire process, they were thrilled. They said they always experience "stress" on the actual day of the move in the past, and when contemplating the advantages of a service like PODS, had not thought of the less obvious advantages like packing at a leisurely pace. We went over a couple times to see if we could help, but they really did not need much even with a 3BR household. They then sold one car, arranged for the other to be transported, and flew home. Talked to them many times since they moved in February, didn't ask for details, but said WITH their flight home included, they still saved about 50% had they gone with one of their other quotes ! Others will give you this same unasked for advice, but I think it is because so many of us make the same mistake... we bring so many things we find we do not want, need, or use in our new location. The resale/used shops in this area of Florida are all overflowing with high quality furniture at low prices, people just move here and decide they want lighter, brighter, easier to rearrange furniture (and granted, new furniture is much lower quality than what most of us once knew as "good furniture", mostly from the Carolina's !). But do consider if you would be UN-happy if you are not surrounded by your things that make you comfortable. Selling everything is for some people, many don't even bring so much as a sheet or towel, others would suffer regret, so examine yourself, then make your decisions based on you, not on social media posts. It's such a great area, so much to do outside The Villages, easy to get to beaches on either side, south Florida and the pan handle, Tampa area, just so many places to explore once you get settled no matter which method of moving you choose. Good luck !