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Although, I don't mean to scare anyone. There are good drivers and helpers out there, so many moves do go well.
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07-06-21, 10:35 AM | |
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We moved from Maryland to North Carolina 3.5 years ago. We knew it was coming for a long time because DH was retiring from the federal government on his 55th birthday and, with all of his health issues, we were holding on until that date. Since I knew it was coming for so long, I saved big shipping boxes (Amazon, Walmart, etc.) for years. Then, I spent 6 months packing up stuff we wanted to keep and getting rid of stuff we didn't want to move, The movers came and loaded up our stuff and delivered it on the day we designated.
Our Maryland real estate agent got us the moving company and negotiated a good price for us. For those in the DC area, they were Town & Country Movers. They moved us twice and are excellent.
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07-06-21, 11:05 AM | |
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Location: Madison, WI, USA
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I did an across town move in April. I did my research on movers online. The movers were fast and courteous. They are a local company so not helpful for most people. I did not have them pack since I wanted to go through everything before packing. I was moving in to my now husband's house so I had to make decisions on what I wanted to keep. I starting saving boxes months in advance. I also had some of the plastic totes.
Using a pod would have been troublesome for me since I lived in a urban area. I would have had to work with the city to get parking permits for the Pod. |
07-06-21, 11:09 AM | |
Join Date: Dec 2002
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We drove cross country. I followed my husband in the uhaul cargo trailer we rented. We gave away some items. We sold a bunch of items. Priced it low so it would sell faster. We are currently renting and don't plan on buying anytime soon due to the housing market.
I agree with other posters that suggested to start decluttering and selling things now. Don't wait until you are actually ready to move. Books are very heavy and expensive to move, so most people start there. By getting rid of things now, it will be less stressful when you move; and will give you a good idea of what type of moving method you'd need. |
07-06-21, 12:24 PM | |
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: State of Confusion
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I have done major cross-country moves more times than I can count over the years and in all ways, getting rid of everything and packing what was left in just my car, using a U-Pack storage pod, using professional movers, and U-hauling it ourselves (this was just six or so years ago).
I SO agree with decluttering first. Get rid of absolutely anything questionable, and do your research, no matter what route you go. The storage pod route might actually be more expensive than movers if you have tons of stuff. Oh, and it probably saves money to pack your stuff yourself rather than letting the movers do it. You also have to consider the terrain between your current location and the new one, like if there are mountain passes or other hazards you don't want to navigate a truck over yourself, etc. No matter what route you go, just accept that there will most likely be hiccups and stress. That being said, looking back, I realize I've always been really fortunate as far as the moves went. The biggest blip I think I ever faced was renting a duplex from another state, sight unseen, and when we got there, we found it was an absolute DUMP, not at all what was represented (this was way before we bought a house). Thankfully we were able to still make the place into a nice home while we were there, and we actually enjoyed it. Just some things to consider. Good luck, and keep us posted!
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07-06-21, 01:47 PM | |
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Thanks for the suggestions! And the experiences, both good and bad.
We're looking at the Reno /Tahoe area. The housing market is nuts right now. My SIL bought a home in another sate. She didn't want to sell her current home right away, so put it on the market at an inflated price. She had three offers within a few days and ended up selling quickly. Luckily, the DH was a Teamster and we have a flat bed trailer. We can do some of the moving by ourselves. The new area would only be about 6 hours away. You are all very right that I need to go through things now. I wish I had more energy!
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