Can You Really Save By Paying For Moving Boxes? Absolutely!

So why not use the free boxes from the grocery store? Well, the free ones arent really all that free theyre going to cost you time and money.

Its been estimated that for a couple moving out of a four room apartment, the number of moving boxes needed is thirty five. Thats four rooms in total - not a four bedroom place!

Think about the time that would have to be spent travelling around and between stores collecting quality boxes that youd be confident would protect your valuables fragile or not, from the inevitable thumps, bumps, scrapes and drops that come with even the best managed moves.

Grocery store boxes are designed primarily to hold rather than protect. They are designed mostly to be single use disposable wrappers. They are most often made of light cardboard and once emptied of their contents are weak and flimsy.

The boxes that you pay for however are designed specifically for the job of moving. They are constructed of heavy cardboard that can be used over and over again. They are also sized uniformly for more efficient packing and storing, which is important when moving costs are based on time and volume.

Box manufacturers have relied on feedback from moving companies to ensure that changing customer needs are adequately met by providing a range of boxes for all conceivable customer needs.

The basic range of boxes includes:

Small boxes for heavier items such as books, cutlery, bric-a-brac, and office stationery.

Medium boxes for items such as kitchenware, toys. Remember not to load boxes beyond a carrying weight.

Large boxes ideal for towels, bedcovers, pillows and other bulky but lightweight items such as table lamps and larger kitchen items.

Wardrobe boxes, excellent for hanging where the preference is that clothing not be folded, ie evening wear, expensive coats.

Mattress boxes in all the standard mattress sizes ranging from king to queen, double, single, and ensembles.

Mirror or Painting boxes are designed to protect fragile and expensive glass and art ware.

Crockery or Plate boxes will protect delicate china and porcelain ware from bumps from within and without.

Before moving, make a list of the types and quantities of the various goods that need to be moved and match them to a box type. A few minutes organising before the move takes place will save time, money and stress before, during, and after the move.

Have your boxes delivered well beforehand and get a head start by packing non essential items. Gradually, as moving day approaches, you will find there is less and less left to pack.

When it is time to make the move, remember there are plenty of competitors out there in the market place. Moving boxes can be hired or bought outright from many of the companies in the moving business.

Hiring has a lower upfront cost than buying and many companies offer free delivery. At the end of the move you will not have to find storage space for your boxes, and some companies allow hirers to keep their boxes for up to three months.

Buying moving boxes is often preferred if you regularly move and are not subsidised by an employer. Additionally, you are not responsible for basic damage that would likely incur a cost if hiring a box.

There are many companies competing for consumers money in todays market. Some exist only on the Internet and can offer low prices. However, price alone is not always everything. Check the whole service offer before deciding.

Whether you are hiring or buying your moving boxes, those boxes are there to help you keep a little extra of your hard earned time and money.