Comments on: Comparing The Cost Of Moving – Do It Yourself Or Hire Movers? http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/ A place to discuss money...for the rest of us. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:21:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Austin Movershttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-39277 Austin Movers Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:11:36 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-39277 I used 2-3 movers in Austin for my Local Move within last 2 years.If compare between them,I support Vosco Moving.They provide perfect Quotes and Service.They show such a professionalism while moving. I used 2-3 movers in Austin for my Local Move within last 2 years.If compare between them,I support Vosco Moving.They provide perfect Quotes and Service.They show such a professionalism while moving.

]]> By: Merry Foxworthhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-28313 Merry Foxworth Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:44:31 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-28313 I used PODS to move from Boston to Knoxville and it worked out well. It cost about $2500 (in late 2005) for the container and to have it shipped. There is no weight charge. The advantage is that you pack it yourself and put your own lock on it so you don't have to worry about movers breaking or stealing things. Then you also don't have to worry about driving a big truck. When I got here I stayed with my daughter for a few months, and the container was able to be stored at the PODS warehouse. There is a monthly fee for that, but you don't have to move your stuff again from the container into a storage compartment if you need to store your stuff temporarily like me. I had access to the container during this time; I just had to let them know a day ahead of time and they would take it down with a forklift and you can get into it. So when you pack it, make sure you put the things you might need first at the very back end. They were good to deal with. I would recommend it. However, make sure they have a warehouse near your destination if you want them to keep it in storage temporarily (it is better than others; another one I checked did not have one in Knoxville.) I used PODS to move from Boston to Knoxville and it worked out well. It cost about $2500 (in late 2005) for the container and to have it shipped. There is no weight charge. The advantage is that you pack it yourself and put your own lock on it so you don’t have to worry about movers breaking or stealing things. Then you also don’t have to worry about driving a big truck.

When I got here I stayed with my daughter for a few months, and the container was able to be stored at the PODS warehouse. There is a monthly fee for that, but you don’t have to move your stuff again from the container into a storage compartment if you need to store your stuff temporarily like me. I had access to the container during this time; I just had to let them know a day ahead of time and they would take it down with a forklift and you can get into it. So when you pack it, make sure you put the things you might need first at the very back end.

They were good to deal with. I would recommend it. However, make sure they have a warehouse near your destination if you want them to keep it in storage temporarily (it is better than others; another one I checked did not have one in Knoxville.)

]]> By: Tight Fisted Miser » Blog Archive » Latest Carnival and Festival Pickshttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27291 Tight Fisted Miser » Blog Archive » Latest Carnival and Festival Picks Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:42:19 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27291 [...] of My Two Dollars compares the cost of hiring movers or doing it yourself.  One advantage of not having much stuff is that you don’t need to hire movers.  All my [...] [...] of My Two Dollars compares the cost of hiring movers or doing it yourself.  One advantage of not having much stuff is that you don’t need to hire movers.  All my [...]

]]> By: The Carnival of Personal Finance #158 Is Up | Not Made Of Moneyhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27243 The Carnival of Personal Finance #158 Is Up | Not Made Of Money Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:40:12 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27243 [...] Comparing The Cost Of Moving - Do It Yourself Or Hire Movers? at My Two Dollars walks you through the pros and cons - We’re in the “hire a mover camp” too! [...] [...] Comparing The Cost Of Moving – Do It Yourself Or Hire Movers? at My Two Dollars walks you through the pros and cons – We’re in the “hire a mover camp” too! [...]

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance #158 : Vampire Slaying Editionhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27229 Carnival of Personal Finance #158 : Vampire Slaying Edition Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:50:32 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27229 [...] of My Two Dollars compares the cost of hiring movers or doing it yourself. Doing it yourself may be cheaper, but sanity does come with a [...] [...] of My Two Dollars compares the cost of hiring movers or doing it yourself. Doing it yourself may be cheaper, but sanity does come with a [...]

]]> By: davidhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27225 david Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:02:42 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27225 True...but even without taking that into account, I still am willing to pay them! True…but even without taking that into account, I still am willing to pay them!

]]> By: Weekly Roundup - It’s Officially Summer Editionhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27207 Weekly Roundup - It’s Officially Summer Edition Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:12:45 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27207 [...] David is moving from southern CA to New Mexico and asks, “is it better to hire movers or move yourself?” [...] [...] David is moving from southern CA to New Mexico and asks, “is it better to hire movers or move yourself?” [...]

]]> By: Lyndahttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27202 Lynda Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:15:50 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27202 Um... I don't think you factored the cost of your own time in the DIY option. I'm in the "get somebody else" school of moving every time. Saves on chiropractor and relationship counselling bills. Um… I don’t think you factored the cost of your own time in the DIY option.

I’m in the “get somebody else” school of moving every time. Saves on chiropractor and relationship counselling bills.

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27172 David Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:08:01 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27172 Thanks for the tip! Thanks for the tip!

]]> By: AnswerGuruhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/06/18/comparing-the-cost-of-moving-do-it-yourself-or-hire-movers/#comment-27169 AnswerGuru Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:19:46 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1545#comment-27169 We actually had a great experience moving with a pod service : Door to Door. They were very reasonable, very professional, and I you get to put your own lock on the unit before it leaves town. They can actually fit quite a bit of stuff in them, more than you would think at first glance. We ordered 3, but only ended up using two of them to move everything from a 2 BR apartment. The quotes had no funny business and were very straightforward and insurance could be purchased directly through them. We actually had a great experience moving with a pod service : Door to Door. They were very reasonable, very professional, and I you get to put your own lock on the unit before it leaves town. They can actually fit quite a bit of stuff in them, more than you would think at first glance. We ordered 3, but only ended up using two of them to move everything from a 2 BR apartment.

The quotes had no funny business and were very straightforward and insurance could be purchased directly through them.

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