U-BOX Pods for moving - any experience?

[Zee09]

For a 900 mile move with drop off and delivery for 3 boxes is $2900....
Moving isn't cheap so I'm leaving most stuff behind. I like that they give you the price up front...
Pods and Pack Rat??????

An example below

 

[Zee09]

One box shipped is $1900

 

[The_Jeff]

Cousin rented a similar thing, PODS (portable on demand storage). There are plenty of attachment points inside for ratchet straps so you can attempt to keep your furniture upright.

Imagine the American Tourister monkey throwing the thing around when you pack and you might be ok. I wasn't there when he opened it.

 

[GON]

What is the weight you will be shipping, and what is the weight limit, and what is the penalty per pound for going over the weight limit? What is the cost for dropoff at origination, how long do you get to keep pod at origination, same for destination?

Every time I tried to use pods, always found it to be a very high cost proposition.

 

[Zee09]

What is the weight you will be shipping, and what is the weight limit, and what is the penalty per pound for going over the weight limit? What is the cost for dropoff at origination, how long do you get to keep pod at origination, same for destination?

Every time I tried to use pods, always found it to be a very high cost proposition.

That price included pick up and drop off with one month storage. After that its $286 a month for all which I will get it all completed in maybe 10 days..
Each box i believe is 6x8 feet and 2000 pounds.. weight was not mentioned as an issue on the online calculation. I won't hit 2000 in any of them. If you order too many they refund you ...but 3 seem to be the sweet spot.
PODs was higher.

 

[Zee09]

Included in the deal is a loan of 25 thick moving blankets and several mattress covers.

 

[skyactiv]

That price included pick up and drop off with one month storage. After that its $286 a month for all which I will get it all completed in maybe 10 days..
Each box i believe is 6x8 feet and 2000 pounds.. weight was not mentioned as an issue on the online calculation. I won't hit 2000 in any of them. If you order too many they refund you ...but 3 seem to be the sweet spot.
PODs was higher.

Have you priced ABF and Estes? They are LTL carriers and will drop a 28' trailer point A to B.

 

[skyactiv]

Estes Sure Move and UPack.com is ABF. ABF is Teamsters and the contract runs through June 30th 2028, so no worries.

 

[zzyzzx]

One box shipped is $1900

Thanks for the price quote. At these prices it does make me wonder if it's a publicly traded company.

 

[Zee09]

Thanks for the price quote. At these prices it does make me wonder if it's a publicly traded company.

They are today's reality everywhere
Just to rent a truck costs more and then add in insurance and diesel- I don't want to do that math

 

[Zee09]

I just called this company,
GLOBAL ELEGANCE MOVING & LOGISTICS LLC

I told him I'm putting most everything in those stackable containers and taking no furniture or beds but one family heirloom grandfather's clock. Up to 50 of them . .
900 mile load and unload and even to specific rooms for $1914....

I then thought I'd take my Spartan 61" zt as it's not the weight but the space it takes up would be another $800.... have to think on it but it's an expensive machine...

 

[GON]

I just called this company,
GLOBAL ELEGANCE MOVING & LOGISTICS LLC

I told him I'm putting most everything in those stackable containers and taking no furniture or beds but one family heirloom grandfather's clock. Up to 50 of them . .
900 mile load and unload and even to specific rooms for $1914....

I then thought I'd take my Spartan 61" zt as it's not the weight but the space it takes up would be another $800.... have to think on it but it's an expensive machine...

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What happens if he doesn't show up? Or he shows up at the very last moment when you have no other options and doubles the quote?

Moving is a very tough business. Corporate moves can be feasible, but moving in general is a rough business for all involved.

 

[Zee09]

What happens if he doesn't show up? Or he shows up at the very last moment when you have no other options and doubles the quote?

Moving is a very tough business. Corporate moves can be feasible, but moving in general is a rough business for all involved.

I sign a contract and pay 3 installments...down payment, at pickup, and at delivery.. I'm not worried and haven't had issues like that.... if that happens I'll just get someone else as I have no time constraints on either house.

You could say this about any deal you have in life....right?

 

[GON]

You could say this about any deal you have in life....right?

No, moving is a non repeat customer business.

Moving attracts a tremendous amount of felons, drug addicts, sub contractors, I could go on and on.i moved typically every 18 months for over 30 years, have seen a lot.

Most people are very time constrained when it comes from moving. Glad you have alternatives readily and easily available. Most people don't.

 

[Zee09]

No, moving is a non repeat customer business.

Moving attracts a tremendous amount of felons, drug addicts, sub contractors, I could go on and on.i moved typically every 18 months for over 30 years, have seen a lot.

Most people are very time constrained when it comes from moving. Glad you have alternatives readily and easily available. Most people don't.

So does the construction business
Maybe a few Amsoil dealers too????

 

[GON]

So does the construction business
Maybe a few Amsoil dealers too????

You are correct, construction also fits some of the like concerns.

 

[Zee09]

You are correct, construction also fits some of the like concerns.

You know GON I'm going to let you in on a little secret about the goings on here behind the scenes....DM now .......

 

[awguy]

Good for overseas?

 

[Zee09]

Good for overseas?

Which one? U Box is

 

[Zee09]

Every week I'm getting those 40 gallon heavy duty stackable containers delivered with my Walmart groceries.....they are very nice and inexpensive....