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Originally Posted by HoosierPa

I would give the same advice as previous posts. We sold EVERYTHING up North and bought everything new in our new home in The Villages. So glad we did. Fresh Start, Fresh Décor. Good Luck

Second this advice...start anew!

[bandsdavis]

We had about the same amount of furniture that you mention. We rented a Penske truck, hired a local moving company to load it (we did all the box packing) and a local company here to unload it. I drove it down from VA taking one overnight. New rucks like this are very easy to drive especially if you take it easy and are not in a hurry.

[VILLAGERBB]

Originally Posted by Count'n the days

We used Allied Van Lines. We received bids which were all very close. We had used Allied before with a corporate move and had already had a good experience so when their bid was also the lowest it was a no brainer for us. I am sure your price will be based on how much and how far you move. We moved 1,100 miles and it cost around $4,500. We moved enough to fill a 1950 sf house. With the price of fuel down I would think if we moved today it may be less. But who knows how it would compare after three years. BTW we did our own packing. The local Allied affiliate gave us as many used boxes we wanted. The boxes you buy at Lowes and Home Depot are not nearly the quality as what they use.

I suggest you get rid of everything you're not 100% sure you want because once you get here you won't even want some of the things you thought you did. The move itself will be physically hard and once you get here you'll be anxious to get settled and into your new lifestyle.

There are several consignment stores in the area that will help you sell things you find you don't want after you arrive as well as be a resource for purchasing "new to you" items.

Good luck. Hope this helps.

Good advice!

[perrjojo]

I remember when we moved rates went up at a certain time. I don't remember if it was May or June but we managed to squeeze into the lower rate by moving the last day of the month.

[marksaint]

Used large POD on our move from Worcester,MA Took one bedroom set, washer dryer,
patio furniture, tools clothes and plants etc. 2012 cost about $3200. PoDS stored in Ocala for two weeks and delivered when we called and left pod for four days. basically same cost as renting 26' truck. Cost higher than usual because everything was going down to NJ because of Hurricane Sandy.

Originally Posted by HoosierPa

this phone number is not pack and ride - it is a commercial

I used them almost 7 years ago & that was their number back then.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by MikeV

We got rid of or sold almost everything before moving here. What was left fit in a POD. We loaded it ourselves and it was delivered on time in our driveway. We hired two young men to help us unload it and it was picked up two days later. We were very happy with POD and would use it again.

We did this as well. We were very happy using the POD.

[rjm1cc]

Used Allied, no problem.

I would consider POD's if you can load and unload. Also possible to get help at this end.

[ducati1974]

We moved from Western Mass. Rent a Budget truck and save yourself a lot of money!

[The Buckeyes]

We used a POD and had Village Mover unload. Would highly recommend both.

[raynan]

From Attleboro MA we used ABF. You (call relatives and friends) load (you have 3 days), lock your area of truck and pay by the foot, you or hire help to unload (you have 3 days).
We brought same as you, bedroom set, small cafe set, leather wing chair and lamps and end tables and lots of boxes. Took our time buying furniture but had a place to sit, eat and sleep in the meantime. We bargained with furniture stores out of The Villages and bought floor models. Saved a bundle. Good luck and safe travel.

[2BNTV]

I'm with the group that believes it's better to get rid of the old stuff and buy new. The cost will be the same. Of course, if you really love your furniture, that might hard to do.There are so many stories of people who have moved and found they brought too much stuff and had to work that much harder, to get rid of it.

Moving to another state is made more difficult, as we all have a hard time decided what to take and what to get rid of. Decision is up to you!

Moved with my toothbrush! Easy peasy!

[mm1717]

Moved here 12 years ago from central mass sold everything bought all new here not worth the hassle glad we did it !!

[jpvillager]

Many bring too much stuff. A lot of garage sales are the result.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Sell your furniture and by new here. You'll find that it's a very different lifestyle down here and that includes different styles and type of furniture.

You won't get much for used furniture but what you do get coupled with the savings in not having to move it will offset the expense of new stuff.