The Incredible Moving Pod

While in search of everything moving pods, I visited the Pods website. The Pods site is very professional and easy to use. There is a map that shows they are in most states and a large portion of Canada. You can enter your information right there on the home page to get a quote.

I will enter my information for February 18^{th 2007}, From Mesa, Arizona to Port Angeles, Washington. We are going to get a price with one month storage, just to see. This is a move that I am planning, but I do not know when. The date is just to get an idea of what it would cost, and to compare with the other companies that I will be getting quotes from in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see who has the best price, although price isn’t everything.

It is always a good idea to shop around especially when you have the time. It also will be less expensive in the winter during those months people don’t usually move; weekends might also be a price factor. Unfortunately there is a reason most people move in the summer on weekends, and sometimes it cannot be avoided.

Look around on this site. It has neat videos that you might want to watch. They will give you a better idea of how it will really work.

After entering my information into the fields, I find out that I will have to wait; it looks like the system might be down. I will try again tomorrow, and then I expect to have to wait for the actual quote. Everything about the quote will be in a future post. It will also be interesting to find out how long it takes to get the information. If you are in a hurry there is a number that you can call right there on that website.

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How do you know whether to rent a truck or a self-service storage container like moving pods for you move?  Things to think about are cost versus how far you are traveling, whether you want to drive a big truck (possibly with another car following), and how much freedom you want as you travel.  You always know where your stuff is with a truck, but you have to drive your stuff everywhere as you travel, especially if you don’t have a car with you.  Gas cost can add up quickly with a truck.

With a self-service container, it is usually easier to pack than a truck, you can forget about it once it has been picked up, and it can be stored long-term for a fee.  You may have problems finding a place for the container, and may have HOA restrictions against a container, even though it’s your own house.

Best shop around for prices and convenience, and determine just what you want to deal with as you move.

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Whether you have to move across town or across country, a self-service storage container or moving pod may be a good way to go.  Moving containers come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs, and can be used for short or long-term storage.  They can also be shipped most anywhere in the country.  You usually have up to a month to complete the packing of the container, and can pay for additional time if you need it.

The average container holds a room to a room-and-a-half of furniture or 40-50 medium-sized moving boxes.  For larger moves, you may need more than one container. You can store the container in a facility provided by the container company, where your stuff will live in a climate controlled and secure environment. It is always a good idea to check with several companies to find the best match to what you need for storage.

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Every business needs to manage costs to stay profitable. Overhead can be a killer and reducing that expense can add to the bottom line. Business moving and storage needs can vary from month-to-month and year-to-year. A very effective way to reduce costs, improve efficiency and increase revenues is with a moving pod. In addition to traditional uses you normally think of for residential moving and storage, businesses can also benefit from moving pods. Businesses can simply call and request a pod be delivered, fill it and have the moving pod company pick it up and store it. That way you can spend your time focused on your business and not on where and how to get items into and out of storage like in a self-storage facility. You also reduce the need to use valuable floor space saving on lease fees or allowing more showroom space.

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Probably the best known company providing this service is PODS. They have become an industry leader partly because they designed a hydraulic lift system which allows them to deliver the pod to your site while keeping the pod level. PODS also has two different container sizes and either short or long-term storage. Pods can be stored on your site or at a PODS facility which provides added security. Moving pod containers are very strong, weather proof, and can withstand high winds. Check around for the best prices and services available.

Donna

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If you have decided to move, there are four options available to you: Rent a Truck, do a U Pack Truck Rental, use Moving Pods, and use an Unpacking Service. A popular approach that has become popular in recent years is the Moving Pod. Moving pods are best described as “portable storage containers”. You see moving pods these days in a variety of colors all over the country. The nice thing about moving pods is that you don’t have to rush the move because you are given up to 30 days to pack the container at you home, which allows for a more flexible schedule. And you don’t have to drive a large truck. You can also have your moving pod company store your stuff and get it later. By having access to your belongings, moving pods are great when you need long term storage. The downside is that moving pods can’t remain outdoors too long. You can save money on moving pods by not booking your pod during the summer months when rates will be at their highest.

Moving is easy

You’ll find this a superior solution to mini-storage units and moving van. Most companies have moving boxes of all kinds, blankets, tape, dollies and tie downs. Many also offer some kind of insurance while moving your stuff, and storage insurance once it gets there. Best of all, they can deliver your moving supplies when the moving container is dropped off. Try to avoid moving at the end or beginning of a school year. All the companies offer free quotes for moving only, storage only, or both. With the use of a moving pod, you’ve got yourself several weeks to finish packing all of your possessions, and you can arrange them yourself inside the container.

Storage is convenient

Pods are a lot easier than a storage unit, although a little more expensive. You can store items for any amount of time for a fee which varies by company, although most are competitive. Shop around for your best deal.

No matter what option you choose, you’ll have to decide who will help you to load and unload the moving pod. If you plan well you should have plenty of time to organize and pack your pod and get the most out of the money you spend. Shop around for the best mix of price, shipping flexibility and delivery locations on both ends of the pod’s trip. Most companies seem to give about a month to pack the pod, and you can store the items indefinitely for a small amount each month.

Donna

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