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Money Saving Moving Secrets for Boston Students, Families & Businesses

August 5, 2018 by admin

It’s back to school season, when college students pack up and head for classes. Some are staying here in Boston, while others are going all around the country to pursue their studies. Let’s talk about ways college students can save money on their move.

Student moves are different than household moves because there’s a lot fewer possessions involved, and ultimately, the student will be moving again in a short period of time – either back to their home or on to their next adventure. With that in mind, it’s important to look for a Boston moving company that handles small loads.

A small load move includes roughly everything you can fit in the typical dorm room, including a few pieces of furniture, clothing, and personnel possessions. Some students need to move their bicycle, computer, musical instrument, or sports equipment as well. The reason you want to choose a small load moving company is that all of your things will be moved quickly and efficiently – if you’ve ever been on a college campus on move in day, you know how chaotic and time-consuming the DIY alternative is! – and in good condition.

Let’s talk about price. Everyone has a budget, and if you’re sending a kid to college, you’re probably already spent more money than you ever imagined possible! Generally, moving companies will charge a minimum rate, without considering how much stuff you have to move. It’s kind of ridiculous to have to pay for an entire moving truck when all of your stuff barely fills one corner! Small load moving companies don’t charge this minimum load charge, which means you save money.

Be aware that students aren’t the only one who need to save money on small moves. Sometimes families don’t have a lot of stuff – this is particularly true for people who move often, or seniors who have dramatically downsized. Choosing a small load moving company in these circumstances makes sense. And businesses use small load moving services to do things like bring inventory from a warehouse to a retail location or transferring records into secure storage. Explore the money saving possibilities. Research Boston small load moving companies today!

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