How To Save Money When Moving

Moving​ ​expenses​ ​can​ ​get​ ​out​ ​of​ ​control​ ​really​ ​quickly​ ​–​ ​you​ ​need​ ​to​ ​prepare​ ​yourself​ ​to save​ ​money​ ​when​ ​moving​ ​from​ ​the​ ​very​ ​beginning​ ​–​ ​here​ ​are​ ​99​ ​Ways​ ​to​ ​Save​ ​Money When​ ​Moving​ ​written​ ​by​ ​the​ ​staff​ ​at​ ​Monster​ ​Movers​:

99 Ways​ ​to​ ​Save​ ​Money​ ​While​ ​Moving​ ​–​ ​Mover​ ​Help

1.​ ​Buy​ ​disposable​ ​booties​ ​for​ ​movers​ ​if​ ​it​ ​rains​ ​during​ ​your​ ​move​ ​–​ ​this​ ​could​ ​save money​ ​getting​ ​carpets​ ​cleaned.​ ​ ​This​ ​is​ ​especially​ ​true​ ​if​ ​ ​you​ ​are​ ​moving​ ​into​ ​a​ ​newly constructed​ ​building​ ​where​ ​the​ ​landscaping​ ​hasn’t​ ​been​ ​finished.

2.​ ​Schedule​ ​your​ ​move​ ​for​ ​off​ ​dates​ ​mid-week.​ ​The​ ​beginning,​ ​middle​ ​and​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the month​ ​are​ ​usually​ ​very​ ​expensive​ ​and​ ​book​ ​early.​ ​ ​Plan​ ​for​ ​a​ ​weekday​ ​from​ ​the​ ​7th-12th or​ ​19th​ ​to​ ​24th​ ​for​ ​the​ ​best​ ​rates.

3.​ ​Don’t​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​moving​ ​insurance​ ​if​ ​you​ ​already​ ​are​ ​covered​ ​through​ ​homeowners insurance​ ​–​ ​you​ ​will​ ​have​ ​to​ ​call​ ​and​ ​check​ ​your​ ​policy.

4​ ​ ​Donating​ ​your​ ​items​ ​to​ ​Salvation​ ​Army​ ​or​ ​other​ ​non-profits​ ​will​ ​reduce​ ​moving​ ​costs and​ ​provide​ ​you​ ​with​ ​a​ ​tax-deductible​ ​receipt​ ​which​ ​will​ ​save​ ​you​ ​money​ ​during​ ​tax season.

5.​ ​Using​ ​a​ ​moving​ ​calculator,​ ​get​ ​your​ ​weight​ ​and​ ​negotiate​ ​the​ ​best​ ​moving​ ​company rates.

6.​ ​When​ ​moving​ ​long​ ​distance,​ ​you​ ​have​ ​to​ ​consider​ ​if​ ​your​ ​items​ ​are​ ​worth​ ​shipping​ ​– for​ ​example​ ​if​ ​your​ ​mover​ ​charges​ ​$.80/pound​ ​to​ ​move​ ​from​ ​NYC​ ​to​ ​Miami​ ​–​ ​a​ ​200 pound​ ​table​ ​is​ ​going​ ​to​ ​cost​ ​$160.​ ​ ​You​ ​may​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​get​ ​a​ ​new​ ​IKEA​ ​table​ ​in​ ​Miami rather​ ​than​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​shipping​ ​your​ ​old​ ​one.

7.​ ​Don’t​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​packing​ ​materials.​ ​ ​You​ ​should​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​find​ ​slightly​ ​used​ ​boxes​ ​on craigslist,​ ​liquor​ ​stores,​ ​big​ ​box​ ​stores​ ​like​ ​Costco,​ ​Walmart.

8.​ ​ ​Move​ ​during​ ​the​ ​off-season.​ ​ ​January-March​ ​are​ ​usually​ ​much​ ​less​ ​expensive​ ​than June-December.

9.​ ​ ​If​ ​you​ ​are​ ​moving​ ​to/from​ ​a​ ​major​ ​city​ ​–​ ​think​ ​Boston,​ ​NYC,​ ​DC​ ​–​ ​steer​ ​clear​ ​of​ ​long distance​ ​movers​ ​who​ ​charge​ ​shuttle​ ​fees.​ ​ ​A​ ​shuttle​ ​is​ ​a​ ​smaller​ ​truck​ ​that​ ​can​ ​get​ ​into smaller​ ​roads​ ​and​ ​on​ ​Manhattan​ ​–​ ​this​ ​can​ ​save​ ​thousands.

10.​ ​ ​Ask​ ​your​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​to​ ​include​ ​any​ ​and​ ​all​ ​additional​ ​fees​ ​that​ ​may​ ​pop​ ​up.

11.​ ​ ​When​ ​packing,​ ​use​ ​towels,​ ​socks,​ ​clothes​ ​to​ ​cushion​ ​breakables.

12.​ ​Pack​ ​vertically​ ​to​ ​save​ ​space​ ​and​ ​reduce​ ​chance​ ​of​ ​breaking​ ​dishes​ ​and​ ​items.

13.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​provide​ ​free moving​ ​blankets.​ ​ ​If​ ​they​ ​do​ ​charge​ ​for rentals,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​use​ ​your​ ​own​ ​blankets.

14.​ ​ ​Get​ ​a​ ​flat​ ​rate​ ​moving​ ​price​ ​when you​ ​move.

15.​ ​ ​Nest​ ​smaller​ ​items​ ​in​ ​larger​ ​items​ ​to save​ ​moving​ ​boxes.

boxes​ ​that​ ​will​ ​be​ ​thrown​ ​out.

16.​ ​Consider​ ​buying​ ​see​ ​through​ ​plastic crates​ ​that​ ​you​ ​can​ ​reuse​ ​instead​ ​of

17.​ ​Garage​ ​Sale​ ​–​ ​nuff​ ​said.

18.​ ​ ​Enlist​ ​your​ ​friends​ ​instead​ ​of​ ​paying​ ​for​ ​moving​ ​labor​ ​if​ ​you​ ​are​ ​loading/offloading​ ​a shipment.

19.​ ​ ​Dishes​ ​can​ ​be​ ​packed​ ​using​ ​packing​ ​paper​ ​–​ ​don’t​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​bubble​ ​wrap.

20.​ ​ ​Pack​ ​all​ ​of​ ​own​ ​stuff.​ ​ ​If​ ​you​ ​really​ ​cannot​ ​pack​ ​everything​ ​–​ ​leave​ ​anything expensive​ ​and​ ​annoying​ ​(​ ​dishes​ ​and​ ​breakables)​ ​for​ ​your​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​since​ ​they are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​anything​ ​they​ ​pack.

21.​ ​If​ ​you​ ​need​ ​storage,​ ​find​ ​a​ ​facility​ ​that​ ​will​ ​give​ ​you​ ​a​ ​month​ ​free.

22.​ ​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​will​ ​not​ ​charge​ ​for​ ​stairs​ ​or​ ​a​ ​long​ ​haul.

23.​ ​ ​Organize​ ​your​ ​move​ ​–​ ​write​ ​down​ ​crucial​ ​steps​ ​to​ ​your​ ​move​ ​so​ ​you​ ​don’t​ ​forget any​ ​necessary​ ​steps.

24.​ ​ ​Use​ ​a​ ​moving​ ​checklist​ ​to​ ​help​ ​you​ ​organize.

25.​ ​ ​Consider​ ​shipping​ ​books​ ​via​ ​FED​ ​EX​ ​or​ ​USPS​ ​ ​–​ ​it​ ​may​ ​be​ ​less​ ​expensive​ ​than paying​ ​heavy​ ​weight​ ​charges​ ​on​ ​long​ ​distance​ ​shipments.

26.​ ​For​ ​a​ ​local​ ​move,​ ​move​ ​over​ ​boxes​ ​and​ ​breakables​ ​yourself​ ​–​ ​hire​ ​movers​ ​to​ ​move big,​ ​heavy​ ​items​ ​that​ ​could​ ​injure​ ​you.

27.​ ​Negotiate​ ​moving​ ​fees​ ​–​ ​suggestions​ ​would​ ​be​ ​negotiating​ ​taxes,​ ​tolls,​ ​mileage​ ​or fuel​ ​fees.

28.​ ​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​have​ ​a​ ​flat​ ​rate​ ​for​ ​travel​ ​time​ ​–​ ​you​ ​don’t​ ​want​ ​to​ ​be​ ​paying for​ ​them​ ​to​ ​sit​ ​in​ ​a​ ​traffic​ ​jam​ ​–​ ​or​ ​worse​ ​hanging​ ​at​ ​the​ ​gas​ ​station.

29.​ ​ ​You​ ​can​ ​sell​ ​moving​ ​boxes​ ​at​ ​Box​ ​Cycle 30.​ ​The​ ​Dollar​ ​Store​ ​has​ ​cheap​ ​plastic​ ​bins​ ​and​ ​cleaning​ ​materials​ ​for​ ​the

31.​ ​Find​ ​movers​ ​who​ ​will​ ​keep​ ​your​ ​items​ ​on​ ​a​ ​truck​ ​if​ ​you​ ​need​ ​storage​ ​for​ ​a​ ​few​ ​days or​ ​overnight.​ ​ ​You​ ​don’t​ ​want​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​2​ ​moves.

32.​ ​Find​ ​movers​ ​who​ ​have​ ​their​ ​own​ ​storage​ ​facility​ ​just​ ​in​ ​case​ ​there​ ​is​ ​a​ ​last​ ​minute change.

33.​ ​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​storage​ ​fees​ ​are​ ​prorated​ ​–​ ​you​ ​don’t​ ​want​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​an​ ​additional month​ ​if​ ​you​ ​are​ ​only​ ​there​ ​for​ ​a​ ​few​ ​days​ ​over.

34.​ ​ ​Measure​ ​your​ ​furniture​ ​before​ ​moving​ ​it​ ​and​ ​know​ ​where​ ​it’s​ ​going​ ​–​ ​most​ ​local movers​ ​pay​ ​by​ ​the​ ​hour.​ ​ ​Don’t​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​them​ ​to​ ​move​ ​furniture​ ​twice.

35.​ ​You​ ​can​ ​move​ ​non-perishable​ ​food.

36.​ ​ ​Movers​ ​don’t​ ​move​ ​flammable​ ​materials​ ​including​ ​gas​ ​tanks​ ​for​ ​grills​ ​so​ ​make​ ​sure yours​ ​is​ ​empty​ ​or​ ​plan​ ​on​ ​moving​ ​it​ ​yourself.

37.​ ​For​ ​an​ ​extensive​ ​wine​ ​collection,​ ​hire​ ​professional​ ​movers​ ​and​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​it​ ​is insured.​ ​ ​Many​ ​movers​ ​are​ ​not​ ​qualified​ ​and​ ​don’t​ ​understand​ ​the​ ​importance​ ​and proper​ ​packing​ ​procedures​ ​for​ ​wine​ ​and​ ​specialty​ ​materials.

38.​ ​If​ ​you​ ​are​ ​moving​ ​a​ ​piano,​ ​hire​ ​movers​ ​that​ ​move​ ​pianos​ ​as​ ​well.​ ​ ​A​ ​private​ ​piano moving​ ​company​ ​can​ ​cost​ ​over​ ​$1000​ ​for​ ​a​ ​same​ ​town​ ​piano​ ​move.​ ​ ​If​ ​you​ ​hire​ ​movers that​ ​move​ ​pianos​ ​as​ ​well​ ​–​ ​they​ ​will​ ​be​ ​trained​ ​piano​ ​moves​ ​but​ ​will​ ​only​ ​charge​ ​around $350​ ​for​ ​the​ ​same​ ​move.

39.​ ​Most​ ​movers​ ​will​ ​do​ ​junk​ ​removal​ ​–​ ​but​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​they​ ​are​ ​not​ ​using​ ​the​ ​same trucks​ ​that​ ​they​ ​use​ ​for​ ​moving​ ​for​ ​junk​ ​removal​ ​or​ ​you​ ​could​ ​end​ ​up​ ​with​ ​unpleasant after​ ​effects.

40.​ ​Hire​ ​movers​​ ​with​ ​clean​ ​trucks​ ​and​ ​that​ ​steam​ ​their​ ​moving​ ​blankets.

41.​ ​Hire​ ​movers​ ​that​ ​have​ ​their​ ​own​ ​trucks.

42.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​movers​​ ​have​ ​new​ ​trucks​ ​and​ ​change​ ​their​ ​fleet​ ​every​ ​3-5​ ​years max.​ ​ ​There​ ​is​ ​nothing​ ​more​ ​costly​ ​than​ ​waiting​ ​for​ ​a​ ​broke-down​ ​truck.

43.​ ​Skip​ ​UHAUL​ ​–​ ​they​ ​will​ ​not​ ​reimburse​ ​for​ ​broken​ ​down​ ​trucks​ ​also​ ​if​ ​they​ ​don’t​ ​have a​ ​truck​ ​for​ ​your​ ​reservation​ ​–​ ​you’re​ ​out​ ​of​ ​luck.

44.​ ​Leave​ ​kids/pets​ ​at​ ​a​ ​family​ ​member​ ​or​ ​friends​ ​house​ ​during​ ​your​ ​move.

45.​ ​ ​You​ ​may​ ​want​ ​to​ ​sell​ ​your​ ​house​ ​furnished​ ​–​ ​saving​ ​you​ ​and​ ​possibly​ ​the​ ​new buyer​ ​decorating​ ​and​ ​furniture​ ​fees.

46.​ ​Rental​ ​truck​ ​companies​ ​will​ ​usually​ ​price​ ​match​ ​other​ ​competitors​ ​–​ ​call​ ​the​ ​800 number​ ​and​ ​check.

47.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​know​ ​if​ ​they​ ​will​ ​need​ ​to​ ​hoist​ ​anything.​ ​ ​If​ ​they​ ​don’t​ ​find​ ​out until​ ​that​ ​day,​ ​you​ ​may​ ​need​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​while​ ​you​ ​wait​ ​for​ ​other​ ​movers​ ​to​ ​come​ ​or​ ​you​ ​may need​ ​to​ ​wait​ ​until​ ​the​ ​next​ ​day​ ​if​ ​other​ ​movers​ ​aren’t​ ​available.

48.​ ​ ​Find​ ​movers​ ​who​ ​have​ ​an​ ​online​ ​inventory​ ​so​ ​you​ ​can​ ​ensure​ ​you​ ​can​ ​input​ ​all​ ​your furniture​ ​so​ ​both​ ​parties​ ​are​ ​on​ ​the​ ​same​ ​page​ ​and​ ​you​ ​can​ ​be​ ​sure​ ​moving​ ​rates​ ​wont change.

49.​ ​ ​When​ ​moving​ ​yourself,​ ​drive​ ​in​ ​off hours​ ​saving​ ​gas​ ​and​ ​time.

50.​ ​ ​Movers​ ​are​ ​not​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​IKEA or​ ​pressboard​ ​furniture​ ​–​ ​you​ ​really​ ​need to​ ​consider​ ​if​ ​it​ ​is​ ​worth​ ​it​ ​to​ ​move​ ​those pieces.

51.​ ​ ​Sell​ ​your​ ​used​ ​furniture​ ​on​ ​craigslist​ ​or donate.

52.​ ​ ​Optimize​ ​utility​ ​shut-down​ ​dates.​ ​ ​Do this​ ​in​ ​advance​ ​–​ ​especially​ ​if​ ​moving​ ​out​ ​of​ ​state​ ​so​ ​you​ ​don’t​ ​have​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​additional days.

53.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​realtor/lawyer​ ​accounts​ ​for​ ​any​ ​oil​ ​leftover​ ​in​ ​a​ ​tank.

54.​ ​ ​Instead​ ​of​ ​tipping​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​big​ ​bucks,​ ​consider​ ​purchasing​ ​a​ ​less​ ​expensive lunch​ ​or​ ​snacks​ ​and​ ​drinks​ ​which​ ​are​ ​usually​ ​more​ ​appreciated.

55.​ ​ ​Appliances​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​worth​ ​it​ ​to​ ​move​ ​if​ ​they​ ​are​ ​older​ ​–​ ​especially​ ​if​ ​you​ ​are moving​ ​out​ ​of​ ​state.

56.​ ​ ​Moving​ ​a​ ​hot​ ​tub​ ​is​ ​not​ ​possible​ ​to​ ​move​ ​in​ ​the​ ​winter​ ​if​ ​you​ ​live​ ​in​ ​the​ ​north.​ ​ ​Plan this​ ​out​ ​in​ ​advance.

57.​ ​Consider​ ​moving​ ​yourself​ ​by​ ​renting​ ​a​ ​moving​ ​truck.

58.​ ​ ​If​ ​you​ ​are​ ​looking​ ​for​ ​a​ ​discount​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​–​ ​you​ ​may​ ​want​ ​to​ ​check craigslist​ ​or​ ​angie’s​ ​list​ ​–​ ​these​ ​companies​ ​are​ ​not​ ​recommended​ ​if​ ​you​ ​have​ ​really​ ​nice stuff​ ​but​ ​they​ ​can​ ​usually​ ​handle​ ​a​ ​dorm​ ​or​ ​the​ ​like.

59.​ ​ ​ ​You​ ​may​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​find​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​coupons.​ ​ ​Do​ ​a​ ​quick​ ​google​ ​search​ ​for the​ ​name​ ​of​ ​your​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​coupons.

60.​ ​ ​Priceless​ ​antiques​ ​or​ ​other​ ​expensive​ ​items​ ​should​ ​never​ ​be​ ​entrusted​ ​to​ ​a​ ​moving company​ ​that​ ​doesn’t​ ​have​ ​a​ ​great​ ​reputation.​ ​ ​Seek​ ​out​ ​movers​ ​in​ ​your​ ​area​ ​that​ ​have won​ ​awards​ ​and​ ​are​ ​active​ ​in​ ​the​ ​community​ ​–​ ​these​ ​are​ ​usually​ ​the​ ​best​ ​moving companies.

61.​ ​ ​Some​​ ​moving​ ​companies​ ​offer​ ​veterans​ ​discounts​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​educator​ ​discounts.

Most​ ​are​ ​only​ ​5%​ ​off​ ​but​ ​if​ ​you​ ​are​ ​moving​ ​long​ ​distance​ ​and​ ​your​ ​move​ ​costs​ ​$5000+​ ​– that​ ​could​ ​be​ ​a​ ​big​ ​savings!

62.​ ​ ​Save​ ​TV​ ​and​ ​computer​ ​boxes​ ​to​ ​use​ ​for​ ​your​ ​move​ ​–​ ​it​ ​is​ ​really​ ​expensive​ ​to​ ​get custom​ ​boxes​ ​for​ ​these​ ​items.

63.​ ​ ​Save​ ​moving​ ​receipts​ ​-some​ ​moving​ ​expenses​ ​like​ ​realtor​ ​fees,​ ​etc​ ​may​ ​be​ ​tax deductible.

64.​ ​Hire​ ​a​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​that​ ​charges​ ​by​ ​weight​ ​–​ ​not​ ​square​ ​feet.​ ​ ​Square​ ​feet depends​ ​on​ ​the​ ​way​ ​a​ ​shipment​ ​is​ ​loaded,​ ​weight​ ​is​ ​a​ ​true,​ ​factual​ ​measure​ ​of​ ​the​ ​items you​ ​are​ ​shipping.

65.​ ​Label​ ​boxes​ ​as​ ​you​ ​are​ ​packing​ ​so​ ​the​ ​movers​ ​place​ ​them​ ​in​ ​the​ ​right​ ​rooms​ ​at​ ​your new​ ​residence​ ​-this​ ​can​ ​save​ ​lots​ ​of​ ​time.​ ​ ​As​ ​we​ ​all​ ​know,​ ​time​ ​is​ ​money.

66.​ ​ ​Disassemble​ ​your​ ​furniture​ ​when​ ​you​ ​arrive.​ ​ ​But​ ​remember,​ ​movers​ ​cannot​ ​put together​ ​what​ ​they​ ​take​ ​apart.​ ​ ​This​ ​is​ ​especially​ ​true​ ​for​ ​baby​ ​cribs​ ​and​ ​bunk​ ​beds.

67.​ ​Swingsets​ ​and​ ​hot​ ​tubs​ ​cost​ ​a​ ​bundle​ ​to​ ​move.​ ​ ​Strongly​ ​consider​ ​selling​ ​these items​ ​with​ ​you​ ​house.​ ​ ​It​ ​just​ ​isn’t​ ​worth​ ​it​ ​to​ ​move​ ​these​ ​items.

68.​ ​There​ ​is​ ​a​ ​box​ ​service​ ​called​ ​box​ ​buddy​ ​that​ ​recycles​ ​boxes​ ​–​ ​right​ ​now​ ​they​ ​will send​ ​30​ ​boxes​ ​for​ ​$90​ ​–​ ​these​ ​prices​ ​are​ ​about​ ​25%​ ​than​ ​your​ ​local​ ​mover​ ​but​ ​they​ ​do reuse​ ​which​ ​is​ ​earth-friendly.

69.​ ​ ​Use​ ​coffee​ ​filters​ ​or​ ​Styrofoam​ ​plates​ ​in-between​ ​dishes.

70.​ ​Put​ ​hanging​ ​clothes​ ​in​ ​garbage​ ​bags​ ​–​ ​you​ ​can​ ​save​ ​money​ ​on​ ​wardrobe​ ​boxes.

71.​ ​There​ ​are​ ​charities​ ​that​ ​will​ ​pick​ ​up​ ​your​ ​old,​ ​unwanted​ ​furniture​ ​for​ ​free.​ ​ ​Some moving​ ​companies​ ​offer​ ​a​ ​free​ ​delivery​ ​of​ ​furniture​ ​to​ ​charities​ ​as​ ​well.

72.​ ​Some​ ​cities​ ​have​ ​utility​ ​concierges​ ​that​ ​will​ ​negotiate​ ​utility​ ​expenses​ ​to​ ​find​ ​the​ ​best deals​ ​for​ ​you.

73.​ ​ ​ ​Have​ ​any​ ​special​ ​tools​ ​ready​ ​for​ ​the​ ​movers.​ ​ ​Moving​ ​companies​ ​usually​ ​have​ ​a basic​ ​set​ ​of​ ​tools​ ​including​ ​allen​ ​wrenches.​ ​ ​However,​ ​if​ ​your​ ​furniture​ ​was​ ​purchased overseas​ ​there​ ​may​ ​be​ ​special​ ​tools​ ​that​ ​are​ ​needed​ ​to​ ​disassemble​ ​and​ ​reassembled.

74.​ ​ ​Upcycle​ ​moving​ ​boxes​ ​to​ ​make​ ​them​ ​awesome.

Upcycled​ ​Craft​ ​Cardboard​ ​Box

75.​ ​ ​ ​Try​ ​not​ ​to​ ​close​ ​on​ ​the​ ​last​ ​day​ ​of​ ​the​ ​month.​ ​ ​Sometimes​ ​there​ ​are​ ​delays​ ​in recording​ ​the​ ​property​ ​which​ ​will​ ​mean​ ​your​ ​items​ ​will​ ​have​ ​to​ ​stay​ ​on​ ​a​ ​truck​ ​overnight.

Overnight​ ​fees​ ​should​ ​be​ ​about​ ​$150/night.

76.​ ​ ​Take​ ​pictures​ ​of​ ​your​ ​space​ ​before​ ​you​ ​move​ ​in​ ​and​ ​after​ ​you​ ​leave​ ​in​ ​case​ ​there are​ ​landlord​ ​issues.

77.​ ​Use​ ​old​ ​toilet​ ​paper​ ​rolls​ ​to​ ​hold​ ​jewelry​ ​so​ ​it​ ​doesn’t​ ​get​ ​tangled​ ​en​ ​route.

78.​ ​ ​If​ ​you​ ​are​ ​moving​ ​long​ ​distance,​ ​call​ ​a​ ​reputable​ ​mover​ ​in​ ​the​ ​city​ ​you​ ​are​ ​moving to.​ ​ ​They​ ​can​ ​usually​ ​book​ ​at​ ​much​ ​lower​ ​rates​ ​because​ ​you​ ​would​ ​be​ ​a​ ​back-haul.

79.​ ​ ​Basic​ ​moving​ ​coverage​ ​is​ ​always​ ​free​ ​–​ ​movers​ ​must​ ​award​ ​it​ ​to​ ​you.

80.​ ​ ​Don’t​ ​trust​ ​a​ ​low-ball​ ​estimate​ ​–​ ​you​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​what​ ​you​ ​get​ ​and​ ​no​ ​truer​ ​words​ ​were ever​ ​spoken​ ​when​ ​this​ ​relates​ ​to​ ​moving​ ​costs.

81.​ ​ ​You​ ​can​ ​leave​ ​fitted​ ​sheets​ ​on​ ​mattresses​ ​to​ ​protect​ ​them​ ​although​ ​your​ ​movers should​ ​put​ ​shrink​ ​wrap​ ​on​ ​them​ ​too.

82.​ ​ ​Be​ ​precise​ ​with​ ​your​ ​moving​ ​company.​ ​ ​Your​ ​estimate​ ​is​ ​only​ ​as​ ​accurate​ ​as​ ​you are.

83.​ ​Don’t​ ​pack​ ​liquids.​ ​ ​You​ ​really​ ​don’t​ ​want​ ​spillage​ ​all​ ​over​ ​your​ ​items.

84.​ ​ ​Find​ ​long​ ​distance​ ​movers​ ​with​ ​guaranteed​ ​delivery​ ​and​ ​pick-up​ ​dates​ ​–​ ​the​ ​last thing​ ​you​ ​want​ ​to​ ​do​ ​is​ ​wait​ ​around​ ​in​ ​anticipation​ ​for​ ​“up​ ​to​ ​14​ ​days.”

85.​ ​Use​ ​a​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​that​ ​won’t​ ​sell​ ​or​ ​barter​ ​or​ ​trade​ ​your​ ​move​ ​–​ ​make​ ​sure they​ ​do​ ​their​ ​own​ ​moves.

86.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​you​ ​get​ ​copies​ ​of​ ​weight​ ​tickets​ ​–​ ​any​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​can​ ​claim​ ​your shipment​ ​weighs​ ​a​ ​certain​ ​amount​ ​–​ ​make​ ​them​ ​prove​ ​it​ ​with​ ​copies.

87.​ ​ ​Your​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​should​ ​give​ ​you​ ​a​ ​detailed​ ​inventory​ ​of​ ​the​ ​items​ ​you​ ​have moved​ ​–​ ​keep​ ​this​ ​with​ ​you.

88.​ ​ ​Make​ ​a​ ​necessities​ ​bin​ ​which​ ​includes​ ​everything​ ​you​ ​need​ ​for​ ​your​ ​first​ ​night​ ​– toilet​ ​paper,​ ​cleaning​ ​products,​ ​sheets,​ ​clothes,​ ​medications,​ ​etc.

89.​ ​Portable​ ​storage​ ​isn’t​ ​all​ ​it’s​ ​cracked​ ​up​ ​to​ ​be​ ​–​ ​check​ ​the​ ​reviews.​ ​ ​Also,​ ​they​ ​are very​ ​easy​ ​to​ ​break​ ​into.

90.​ ​ ​Hire​ ​a​ ​safe,​ ​reliable​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​–​ ​you​ ​don’t​ ​want​ ​rogue​ ​movers​ ​showing​ ​up​ ​at your​ ​house.

91.​ ​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​CORI​ ​checks​ ​all​ ​crew​ ​members.

92.​ ​ ​Have​ ​cold​ ​drinks​ ​on​ ​hand​ ​–​ ​everyone​ ​works​ ​better​ ​when​ ​hydrated.

93.​ ​Take​ ​a​ ​picture​ ​of​ ​your​ ​electronic​ ​cords​ ​or​ ​label​ ​them​ ​so​ ​you​ ​can​ ​remember​ ​what they​ ​go​ ​with.

94.​ ​Keep​ ​all​ ​screws,​ ​bolts​ ​and​ ​nuts​ ​in​ ​baggies​ ​so​ ​they​ ​don’t​ ​get​ ​mixed​ ​up​ ​with​ ​your shipment.

95.​ ​ ​Check​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​reviews​ ​before​ ​hiring.​ ​ ​Remember​ ​yelp​ ​reviews​ ​aren’t reliable​ ​as​ ​moving​ ​companies​ ​can​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​good​ ​reviews.​ ​ ​Trust​ ​customer​ ​lobby​ ​or google.

96.​ ​ ​Find​ ​the​ ​best​ ​questions​ ​and​ ​the​ ​answers​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​should​ ​have​ ​by​ ​using​ ​a compare​ ​movers​ ​worksheet​ ​handy.

97.​ ​ ​When​ ​hiring​ ​packers​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​you​ ​are​ ​getting​ ​charged​ ​by​ ​hour​ ​instead​ ​of​ ​by​ ​the box.​ ​ ​You​ ​will​ ​unpack​ ​to​ ​find​ ​three​ ​cups​ ​in​ ​one​ ​box…trust​ ​me.

98.​ ​ ​If​ ​you​ ​have​ ​awkward​ ​items​ ​that​ ​don’t​ ​weigh​ ​a​ ​lot​ ​like​ ​kayaks​ ​or​ ​basketball​ ​nets​ ​– you​ ​may​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​a​ ​bulky​ ​item​ ​fee.​ ​ ​See​ ​if​ ​your​ ​movers​ ​charge​ ​additional​ ​fees​ ​for bulky​ ​or​ ​unstackable​ ​items.

99.​ ​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​your​ ​moving​ ​company​ ​isn’t​ ​going​ ​to​ ​offload,​ ​reload​ ​or​ ​swap​ ​your shipment​ ​before​ ​delivery.

Being​ ​frugal​ ​while​ ​moving​ ​can​ ​be​ ​a​ ​challenge.​ ​ ​These​ ​tips​ ​are​ ​priceless​ ​and​ ​can​ ​help you​ ​navigate​ ​to​ ​a​ ​low-cost​ ​move.