Posts Tagged ‘moving’

Moving Boxes, Walmart, and That Darn Smiley Face

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Moving boxes WalmartAnyone who’s watched TV in the last five years probably remembers those Walmart commercials featuring the smiley face bouncing around, lowering prices.  There’s no question that Walmart can be a great place to score a deal on lots of different items.  And as long as you’re there, you may as well check out their selection of moving boxes for your upcoming move.  But, before you throw those boxes into your cart, take a moment to think if that decision will really leave you with a smile on your face…

Convenience

Being able to find toothpaste and moving boxes at the same store sure shouts convenience to me.  And there’s a good chance you wouldn’t be able to find a better price on that toothpaste no matter how long you looked.  But how about those moving boxes?  How many do I need?  Am I ok with only taking the few on the shelf and coming back for more many times over the next few weeks?  Next time you’re shopping, take a look at the moving boxes Walmart has in stock and see if these questions don’t pop up in your mind.  Perhaps buying moving boxes from a department store is not so convenient after all.

Price

When you look at the price tag for those couple of moving boxes, you probably won’t be shocked.  I mean, who even knows how much moving boxes are supposed to cost?  And this is Walmart, right?  Everything is cheap here.  Actually, retailers that do not specialize in certain products often cannot offer them at a competitive price.  Of course, for many people, the convenience factor often outweighs the extra cost.  But, if you knew how much you were overpaying for those moving boxes Walmart would be your last choice.

The best of both worlds

So now what?  The boxes you thought were a great deal are neither convenient nor the best price.  Fortunately, Moving Day Boxes offers a huge selection of moving boxes and moving supplies at a price that cannot be beat.  No, seriously, if you find a lower price, Moving Day Boxes will take double the difference off their price.  Not only that, but their moving boxes will arrive on your door step with free shipping in 1-3 business days.

Convenient and priced right.  Get your unbeatable moving day deal TODAY!

Do U Haul Boxes Fit Your Moving Strategy?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

U Haul moving boxes

Every consumer has a multitude of moving box suppliers available to them.  Choosing the right retailer can be difficult.  Several retailers offer true moving boxes that at least meet industry standard for strength, but who has the best price?  The easiest vendor will likely be your moving company or van rental company.  But do U Haul boxes or those from similar businesses really fit into your moving strategy?

(Bonus moving tip: Do not move like the men in the picture, unless you enjoy pulled muscles and broken valuables.)

The impulse buy

It seems so convenient, doesn’t it?  You walk into the van rental office and you see displays of moving boxes, moving supplies, other rental equipment, etc.  The price of these items can’t be that outlandish compared to other retailers, right?  Take a moment to think about a typical shopping trip to the department store.  You know that rack of items they have next to you while you wait at the checkout?  They’re just hoping you grab a few things off that rack without thinking and pay whatever price they have listed.  Sound anything like the trip to the moving company office?

Your moving strategy

If you’re like most folks, you’ve probably taken some time to develop a few cost-cutting approaches to your move.  Maybe you’ve unloaded a bunch of unneeded items at the local Goodwill or you’ve called a bunch of friends to move your stuff for free.  No matter what you’ve done up to this point, don’t ruin your shrewd money-saving methods.  One “little” impulse buy of U Haul boxes and moving supplies could more than counteract any money you’ve saved up to this point.

Instead, take a look at the wide range of moving boxes and moving supplies offered by Moving Day Boxes.  They have a fantastic reputation and offer free shipping on all orders.  And if you do somehow manage to track down a better price (good luck with that), they offer a double the difference price guarantee.  Now that sounds like a smooth fit to anyone’s moving strategy.

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NYC Moving Boxes

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

NYC Moving Boxes

Big City Moving Day

I don’t know about you, but that may be one of the most stressful four-word combinations I can think of.  Any moving day can have its pitfalls, but adding on the additional worries of a big city like New York can ramp up the pressure.  On the plus side, the city does provide a wider range of vendors of moving goods and services.  Movers, rental vans, and self-storage options are plentiful.  Moving box vendors also seem to be a dime a dozen, with almost too many to choose from.  How can you be sure you’re getting the best deal on high quality NYC moving boxes and services?  Reading the helpful guide below would be a great start:

Truth and Accuracy

Your first step for finding a reliable and realistic price from moving companies is to weed out the offers that are too good to be true.  The more moving companies you contact regarding moving quotes, the easier it will be to spot those that are dramatically lower for the same services.  Too many people have been burned by these companies for you to trust your belongings to their shady dealings.  Your strongest defense against a bad moving company experience is presenting a complete and accurate account of your moving needs and obtaining price quotes from several moving companies.

The Power of Options

Whether it’s moving companies or moving boxes and supplies, you will quickly find that the big city gives you more options than you ever knew you had.  While this will further help you to nail down the best price, it will also likely present you with a wide range of quality and reliability, particularly in moving boxes.  Moving boxes are rated with an “edge crush test” or ECT, printed clearly on the side of each box.  Much like any other city, you will likely find NYC moving boxes range from used and abused to minimum industry standard.

Thankfully, Moving Day Boxes offers high quality moving boxes stronger than the industry standard at unbeatable prices.  And, with free shipping in 1-3 business days, you may even be able to beat the convenience of the big city.

Tame the big city with a hot deal on moving boxes from Moving Day Boxes TODAY!

Cheapest Way To Send Boxes When Moving

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

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Long-distance moves can come with their own added set of stress and worries.  Between finding a new house or apartment in a faraway city and lining everything up with your new job or school, the actual move can be the last thing you want to deal with.  One simple and cost-effective approach to simplifying your moving day is to ship some of your boxes ahead of you.  Keep in mind that any boxes you use must be strong enough to withstand not only a typical move, but also the added bumps and jostles of shipment.

Shipping companies are plentiful and their prices and customer satisfaction range widely.  It can be difficult to track down the right fit for you in your area without extensive legwork.  Simplifying this entire process are helpful websites such as uShip.com, which allow you to post the items in need of shipment, then pick between various competing bids.  This allows you to be choosy on price, reputation, etc.  In the service industry, referrals are key, so be sure to scrutinize your various bidders before choosing the right fit for you.

Above all else, you must be certain to safely package all of your items prior to shipment.  Neglecting to use high quality moving supplies can leave you distraught after your move, regardless of which shipping company you select.  Moving Day Boxes can provide you with a full line of moving supplies to send boxes when moving, including bubble wrap, packing paper, and durable packing tape.  You don’t have to arrive at your new home to find your possessions in shambles.  Use high quality moving supplies to protect your valuables and have yourself a fantastic move.

Get a move on with high quality moving supplies at a great price from Moving Day Boxes TODAY!

What Can I Do With My Empty Moving Boxes?

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

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Well, the move is finally completed and now you have so many new items on the “Honey-Do” list.  Not the least of which is getting rid of those empty moving boxes.  Depending on the size of your move and the number of moving boxes, it can be difficult to figure out what to do with them.  Fortunately, there are several options for the disposal of your empty moving boxes.

You may be sick of staring at your empty moving boxes, but chances are, someone else would love to have them and reuse them.  You may be willing to sell your empty moving boxes at a significant discount on sites such as Craigslist or at your next garage sale.  You can also get rid of them for free through Craigslist or other groups such as Freecycle.  Of course, empty moving boxes are not without value to their original owners.  They can come in quite handy in protecting your floors if you have a few furtniture deliveries upcoming.  Some newlywed couples have even been known to cut up empty moving boxes and use them for temporary window treatments (I’m not naming names).

Of course, if you were lucky enough to purchase your packing supplies through Moving Day Boxes, then you are probably more than unwilling to part with them.  It’s not your fault that you are warmed with the memory of the fantastic deal on moving boxes and moving supplies you scored through Moving Day Boxes.  When you got these boxes they were brand new, stronger than the industry standard, and arrived at your home in only 3 days (with free shipping, for crying out loud!).  I know it’s tough to let go.  Fortunately, your empty moving boxes from Moving Day Boxes are strong enough for long-term storage of anything you don’t feel like unpacking right now.  So take heart, you don’t have to part with your fantastic moving boxes.

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Where Can I Buy Moving Boxes In My Area?

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

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You are no doubt looking for the best deal you can get on moving boxes. When you started planning this move, you may not have realized how much it would cost. At this point, you might be willing to do a little scouting around to find the best deal you can on moving boxes. Sounds like a great plan. There are certainly quite a few retailers out there to check out. You could end up putting in quite a bit of legwork to track down the best price. Hopefully, you are just as likely to continue reading and find all the answers you need right here.

Before we talk price, let’s talk about another factor you may not have yet consider during your deal hunting. Durability will be a significant factor in your moving boxes, even if price is your main priority. Just as the prices you see out there are likely to run the gamut, so are the quality and durability of the various moving boxes available.  Here’s a quick ranking of what you are likely to find out there on the durability front:

  1. Reputable online retailer
  2. Moving company
  3. Local department store
  4. Grocery store dumpster

Next up, let’s talk about convenience (don’t worry, price talk is coming up next).  Convenience can be another major factor, particularly if your move is coming up soon.  You also probably don’t want to have to make trip after trip to get all your moving boxes.  Here is a breakdown on convenience:

  1. Reputable online retailer
  2. Moving company
  3. Local department store
  4. Grocery store dumpster

Ok, finally we’ll talk price.  If this is your one and only priority, then you may want to focus solely on this last list.  Price breakdown is as follows:

  1. Grocery store dumpster
  2. Reputable online retailer
  3. Local department store
  4. Moving company

If you are willing to disregard the bugs, rodents, stains, etc. to make multiple dumpster-diving trips to the grocery store for your moving boxes, then have at it.  Otherwise, take another look at these lists and consider the moving box source the consistently ranks at the top for durability, convenience, and price.  Moving Day Boxes is a reputable online retailer known as much for their customer satisfaction as for their high quality but cheap moving boxes and moving supplies.  You will quickly find that other sources cannot compete with their prices and may not even get your moving boxes to you with free shipping and 3-day delivery.

Where To Find Free Boxes for Moving

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

dumpster

Free boxes for moving can be found in various places, provided you are willing to put in the time and effort to track them down.  Many people and companies have boxes on-hand that they would rather not have to dispose of.  Most stores pay to have their bundles of cardboard removed, meaning you would save them time and money with every box you took.  However, most also consider it your responsibility to show up when the boxes are available as they will not hold them throughout the work day.

If that all sounds good to you so far, then you may want to consider checking out the local grocery or department store for free moving boxes.  These stores typically handle their cardboard in the back of the store our outside at their cardboard dumpster.  Depending on the type of store and how often they cycle through their boxes, you are likely to find a wide range of boxes sizes and condition.  To properly ensure the safety of your items during your move, you will want to avoid any stained or damaged boxes.  Try also to resist the temptation to grab up just a few monster-size boxes, as these will be bulky and difficult to move with.  This will undoubtedly leave you with slim pickings, but no one ever said dumpster diving was easy.

If hanging around loading docks or dumpster diving isn’t quite your style, then consider logging onto Craigslist to find someone with a bunch of moving boxes and the desire to dump them on someone else.  This can be a great source for boxes that don’t smell like bananas.  Provided you are able to find someone within a convenient distance, you will still want to be discerning.  Any boxes that show obvious damage such as creased edges or crushed corners will have lost a considerable amount of strength.  Keep in mind that free moving boxes are being given away for a reason and it is up to you to make sure they are up to your standards.

If these options do not sound appealing but you still want to get a great deal on moving boxes and moving supplies, then consider the full line of products available from Moving Day Boxes.  Free boxes for moving are convenient, but so is free shipping and 3-day delivery.  Plus, this way your clothes won’t smell of citrus.

Moving Supplies - Underrated and Underused

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Moving Supplies

Your moving day is carefully planned.  You’ve labelled all your moving boxes, you’ve repeatedly instructed your friends to be careful with certain boxes and items, you’ve even refused to let anyone else drive the van, for fear they would hit bumps too fast.  But did you take the time to pack your items carefully with the proper moving supplies to ensure their safety?

Many people are borderline obsessed with the safe handling of their moving boxes during their move.  Many of these same people, however, neglect to sufficiently protect their valuables within the boxes.  The fact is, even light bumps or jostles can damage fragile glassware, stoneware, etc.  And, ufortunately, balled up wads of newspaper simply do not cut it when it comes to protecting your important breakables.  Inexpensive and high quality moving supplies are available to help protect your items and give you piece of mind during your next big move.

Protective moving supplies such as bubble wrap and packing paper can play a huge role in keeping your breakable safe during transport.  Even moving supplies as simple as high quality packing tape can help strengthen your boxes and help them hold up to heavier items or loads.  Even items that don’t fit into traditional moving boxes can get a protective boost from the addition of moving blankets and edge protectors.

You have planned your move down to the last detail.  Don’t cut any corners on protecting your valuables.  Visit MovingDayBoxes.com for a full line of moving supplies to help keep your items safe.  Who knows, you might even feel safe enough to let someone else drive.

Moving Boxes - The Importance of Trust

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Moving Boxes

During your next big move, there are quite a few people and things you will have to be willing to put your trust in.  Maybe you will have to trust the moving company to show up on time.  Or maybe you will have to trust your husband that he wrapped up the dishes safely.  You may even have to trust your belief that your leisure suit will soon be back in style and is worth taking along.  One thing you should have no problem putting your trust in is your moving boxes, provided you take the time to select high quality, durable moving boxes.

It is no secret that moving boxes come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.  What may come as a surprise is that not all moving boxes are created equal in strength and durability.  Many people are tempted to simply use used boxes from the local grocery store.  Many of these same people are disappointed to find that the strength of these boxes was insufficient to protect their valuables or fragile items.  On the day of your move, you don’t want to be carefully watching each box as it goes out, waiting for the bottom to drop out or the sides to cave in.  Selecting cheap moving boxes with the strength to hold up to your move is one of the most inexpensive and simple ways to protect your items and relieve some of your moving day stress.

Moving Day Boxes offers a full line of moving boxes and moving supplies for your next big move.  These moving boxes test stronger than the industry standard and come at a price you simply will not find anywhere else.  Not only do they offer moving boxes with strength and durability you can trust, but Moving Day Boxes is a trusted online retailer with a 99% customer recommendation rating.  Trust yourself to score a great deal while protecting your valuables during your next move by visiting MovingDayBoxes.com.

Moving Boxes - Sizing Up Your Moving Needs

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

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Everyone knows that moving boxes are the number one supply for any big move.  But, with the wide variety of sizes and types available, it may be difficult to figure out your particular needs.  The moving boxes you choose and your moving strategy will largely depend on the types of items you plan to move.

Given the amount of time and energy it takes to box up even a small house or apartment, a typical temptation is to load up as few boxes as possible, supposedly saving yourself time during packing and unpacking.  This approach invariably results in several large, very heavy moving boxes.  Nothing says pulled muscles or strained backs like a pile of heavy and cumbersome boxes.  Save yourself and your movers a lot of strain by focusing on filling several medium and small boxes.  You will certainly save energy and likely will not spend any more time packing and unpacking these smaller boxes. Once you have your boxes, you may be wondering how to segregate your items based on moving box size.  The smallest boxes you have will be best for some of your heavier items.  These could include books, kitchenware, household items, etc.  The next size up is perfect for items like pillows, lamps, plants, computer equipment, etc.  Any of your largest boxes should be reserved for lightweight items like comforters, blankets, clothes, etc.

Above all else, pack your items in a way that keeps you and your movers comfortable and safe.  Use your large moving boxes for your lightest items and your smaller moving boxes for a manageable quantity of your heavier items.  And don’t forget to visit Moving Day Boxes to grab some cheap moving boxes that are available in several sizes and can stand up to the strain of your next big move.