Money Saving Packing Tips

A big portion of moving cost is packing. Moving blankets, straps, bands, tape, shrink and bubble wrap are just the tip of the iceberg. Clients need to protect their things, or they will end up buying them again. Items packed in moving trucks inevitably shift during transport, as the truck hits bumps and makes turns, so it is important to use the proper packing receptacle to insure safe arrival. Things like pictures, mirrors, and TVs need to be protected. China cabinets and curios need insulation and extra padding, Glass table tops need extra care too. A good way to save money when moving is to do all or a portion of your packing yourself. There are many places to get moving materials, you can either buy them new if you like, but this is also quite expensive.

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With just a little bit of detective work you may succeed in finding much of what you need to pack yourself at either a very low cost, or even free! If you join local neighborhood groups on social media platforms like Facebook, Ring, or Reddit, you may be surprised at how many people just moved in near you and are more than happy to either give away free, or sell cheap, those used-once moving boxes and supplies they literally just unpacked. TV boxes are very expensive, and if I had the time I would stop by any store that sells them and find a friendly face to ask if they “Had an empty extra box in the back?” TV packs cost between $40-$70 from a moving company, so obviously free is much better. Should you have to or want to buy these things new, here are some options for you