Moving out of state and want to save lots of money? Something that most movers wont tell you is how to do this. Its real simple and very easy to do. When packing your kitchen do not take canned goods. Canned goods are fairly in-expense but can be very heavy for example a small box (1.5 cubic feet) should weigh approximately 10 pounds you load it up with canned goods it could possibly weight up to 50lbs. If your mover charges by weight which is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration "FMSCA" preferred method here is an example of what this could save or cost you 50lbs at .43 (rate mover is charging) = $21.50 per small box of canned goods. This would also apply to things like old books and magazines if don't need them then get rid of them.
A very common question people want to know is where to discard the items you don't want or need.
- Some movers will collect non-perishable items and donate them to local food backs so this allows you to help and give back to your local community easily.
- For items such as books and magazines that can be taken to local book stores who buy used books which is very nice allows you to make some money to use towards your move.
- Some local charities will come to your home to pick up items such as furniture or clothing.
- Garage sales are always an option if you have the extra time.
Just keep this rule in mind when getting ready to move and need to hire a
moving company
"If you don't need it don't ship it"
