Relocubes
 

Has anyone out there ever used Relocubes,like Pods only much more reasonable?If so, were you satisfied?

I have never used them, but I found this comment on the web:
http://dontuseabfmoving.tripod.com/

We used them to have our stuff delivered from upstate NY to TV, and were very satisfied with the service. We weren't going to be in TV when the cube was delivered, so we had it held in Ocala until we got back. Then we made a call and they brought it to TV. It sat in our driveway for a day or two until we unloaded it, then we called and they picked it up. Its amazing how much stuff you can fit into one of those things. Just be sure to cushion anything breakable, like mirrors, pictures with glass in them, etc, and put coverings over anything that can get scratched. We used old blankets to protect wood furniture. Tie everything down well, because items can shift. We ended up with one scratched mirror, but otherwise, everything else turned out okay.

I can't open it Indy. Our really "good" stuff has been in one for a couple of months and will be delivered on the 21st when we move into new house.

I hope it is gonna be alright!:undecided::sad:

We used them for our move down in May without incident. Called us a few days before scheduled delivery to ask if we wanted them a couple of days early, since they would be in the area that day, and we accepted. It gave us more time to fill them up. They picked them up and delivered them on time. If memory serves, they were about $900 - $1000 less than Pods. Since I've never used Pods, I can't compare the two, but we were very satisfied with ABF.

I have studied this for actually a few years, and I'm also a Moderator on a General Moving Issues forum.
ABF Relocubes seem to have much better reviews then many other options.

When we make our move from NY to Florida hopefully within a few months, this is that I am leaning towards.

The BIG thing to know is;

1) Know that if you are moving from a BIG northern house with an attic and a big basement to a much smaller Florida home with NO basement, etc.....you will NEED to get rid of A LOT of your stuff!!!!!

2) It costs A LOT to move stuff. I've seen too many folks not get rid of nearly enough stuff, so they pay big bucks to move stuff over 100 miles, only to get rid of it in Florida. Foolish.

3) You do not need "Stuff" to keep memories alive. You do not need to feel guilty getting rid of ANYTHING just because some loved one got rid of it by giving it you.

4) You are starting a new life. Keep a few things that mean a lot to you, but most stuff is better left behind. Many northern things just do not go well in a Florida home.

I too would be interested in other folks experience with Relocubes, etc.

You need to know how to pack well, keep stuff from shifting, keep stuff protected, etc. If you have a bad experience, it is probably because YOU did not pack well.

Frank

Thanks Indy,I will have to place that on the neg side of my pros&cons,1 very unhappy customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to do the research, I will keep this all in mind before I make a decision...........again thanks much for your taking your time to research my delemma

You are welcome. The experience that these people had may have been an anomoly or it might have been directly the result of a single branch that was poorly managed. At any rate, I regularly scour the internet for reviews so I can spot a pattern of performance before I spend any significant dollars. Good luck!

I'm sure if everything can work out, it will for you,that said how many cubes did you use,if this is to personal please PM .....

Would you be so kind as to tell me what you decide to use and how it works out for you? We are right behind you .... I hope! :a040:

Relocubes
 

We used relocubes from ABF, also had a good experience, we only had a small cube 6' x 7' I think. If I were moving a lot of furniture I think I would hire professionals to pack the goods in the cube, I had no damage but the cost would be minimal to have someone pack the cubes and it may save a cube or two if you had a lot of stuff. As Frank said, the less you move ( big stuff) the less money, may as well get rid of the stuff before the move and not also pay to move it. The noce thing about relocubes is that is very easy to hold in storage until the day you need it.

Gracie, Try "right clicking" on the link; then click on copy shortcut; then go up to the address bar at the top of your browser and paste it in (control V).
Good luck.

For sure Angie ,any experiences' that we have will be yours. Learn from our blunders,see ya at the square,didn't we see you at Minooka fest?:icon_wink:

Naw... I was in Cookies having dinner! :laugh:

Great place ,good food ..

I was a contractor in Bonita Vista

That was awhile a go :)

I am really interested in using a relocube to move my stuff to FL. I am not bringing much furniture since I am renting a fully furnished house for a year or maybe two. The only furniture will be craft/sewing room items, a desk and some book shelves. Everything else will be boxes of books, small kitchen appliances and bakeware, and lots of fabric. Oh I guess I should bring some clothes also. My concern is that my house is at the top of a hill and the driveway has a pretty good slope to it. I do live on a court. Does anyone know if they will place the cube in the street or have a way of leveling it on a slope. If not I guess I will have to rent a truck and figure out how to drive it down myself. I'm not sure any moving company would take such a small load.
Suzanne

Call the moving companies. Some of them HOPE for small load so they can fill the truck and be on their way! It will only cost you a phone call.....

just saying.

We used ABF trucking for relocubes to move from Michigan to Fl and they worked out very well. We loaded it ourselves with family help, used rope for tying thing off. You must secure everything very well, we had nothing damaged. Very happy. We hired two highschoolers to help us unload.Good luck. Less expensive than Pods.

I think Relocubes are best for a small load, much cheaper then renting a truck, scheduling is much easier also. They can place the cube anywhere you want (on concrete of course), the trucks are equipped with small forklifts that drive the cube up to your driveway, if you have 2 x 4 wooden blocks for support I am sure you can block it up to make it more level. Sloped driveways are no problem.

If I go this route, I will be in no hurry for the stuff in it, as my Florida home is already fully furnished....I wonder if they give a better price if you allow them a few more days/weeks?

Frank

Thank you for replys. I have contacted a moving company that is based about 5 miles from my home to get an estimate from them and will be contacting relocubes as well for an estimate. I think I've given up on the truck idea as I am having a hard time making peoples schedules match. I don't want to drive the truck alone nor do I want to tow my car so I would need probably 3 other people if I got a truck. It's about a 14 hour drive from current residence in MD to new one in TV.
Suzanne

Frank

Don't know the answer to your question but go to ABF's website, you can get an on-line quote, it is very easy to use and the price quoted was the price we paid.