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Moving a Small Household a Long Distance? 3 Money Saving Tips You Need to Know

September 9, 2018 by admin

If you live on your own, or your family doesn’t have a lot of stuff, your household move may be what’s considered a small move. As a general rule of thumb, if everything you own fits reasonably into a studio apartment, it’s a small move – assuming, of course, that you’re not keeping a collection of anvils or other extremely heavy items in your place.

For our region, a long distance move takes you out of the greater Boston area. If you’re moving from Boston to Miami, for example, that’s a long distance move. The same is true if you’re moving coast to coast – relocating from Boston to Spokane, for instance.
Here are 3 ways you can save money when you’re moving your small household a long distance:
#1: Start planning early!

Most household moves take place at the beginning or end of the month, at the beginning or end of the week. If you have enough time and flexibility in your schedule to accommodate a mid-month, mid-week move, you’ll save money.

#2: It’s always a good idea to downsize.

Even people who live a fairly minimalist lifestyle still accumulate possessions they don’t necessarily want to keep or move. Consider your new address, and what the environment is like there. If you’re moving from snowy Boston to sunny Los Angeles, the chances are pretty good you won’t need all of your winter gear.

#3: Choose a moving company that doesn’t impose a minimum load charge.

Money’s tight during a move. Yet some moving companies insist on charging a minimum load fee – basically a penalty for not having enough stuff to fill the moving truck. You can try asking to have this minimum load fee waived – some companies will, some won’t – or you can skip all of that drama entirely by choosing a moving company that doesn’t have a minimum load charge.

Filed Under: Long Distance Moves, Small Moves Tagged With: Smal Move Long Distance

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"In August, my 83-year-old father fell down the cellar stairs and broke his elbow. Following elbow replacement surgery in Boston he was transferred to skilled nursing care in West Bridgewater. Unfortunately, the injury left him unable to maintain his own household. My husband and I made the decision to move him to our home in California. My time frame was incredibly short - 11 days till departure via airplane to CA. I needed to pack and ship whatever items would be going to CA. We would not be moving the entire household - just several paintings, memorabilia, clothing and a large full keyboard electronic piano. After calling several moving companies that required large weight minimums to bid the job, I was referred to Joe Fell at Boston Pack and Ship.

Joe was absolutely wonderful. He calmly explained the shipping options available through Boston Pack and Ship and they could definitely handle the job. Joe helped me locate appropriately sized shipping boxes so that I could pack things up myself, thereby saving money. He also stayed in constant contact with me via phone and email, coaching me through the shipping process. We scheduled pickup nine days after my arrival in MA. Joe became an instant friend to me throughout this extremely stressful time. His caring nature made this difficult move a great deal easier. I am very grateful to have found this wonderful company. "
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