If you want to save money on your relocation, gathering used
packing supplies and cheap moving boxes can cut back on a
significant portion of your moving budget.
Consider this: many moving supplies companies offer bundled
packages of new moving boxes at a discounted price. Yet their
discounted price is often double or triple the cost of buying used
moving boxes or discount moving boxes online.
It is not uncommon for a complete package of moving boxes for a
four bedroom home or larger, to cost around $200. However, buying
cheap moving boxes or getting used moving boxes for free will be a
fraction of the cost of buying moving boxes brand-new.
Where to find cheap moving boxes
The cheapest boxes are often available from friends and family
members who have recently moved or from supermarkets and retail
stores that are throwing out boxes with the rubbish.
Here are several ideas to use when looking for cheap moving
boxes:
- Discount boxes online: Discount moving
boxes are brand-new moving boxes that are discounted at 10% to 25%
cheaper than a new moving box. The reason that a supplier is able
to discount these boxes so heavily is because they are purchased in
bulk from retail dealers.
Most discount box suppliers purchase thousands of cheap moving
boxes directly from manufacturers and are able to discount the
boxes to a lower price after factoring in their own profit
margin.
- Local retail stores: If you want very
cheap, practically free moving boxes, you can then consider used
boxes from local retailers in your area.
Check with liquor stores, supermarkets and retail outlets to see
if they have used boxes that will be thrown out with the rubbish.
When choosing used moving boxes, it is important to inspect their
quality and durability beforehand.
- Good neighbours: Friends or neighbours
who have recently moved may be willing to give you their old boxes
instead of throwing them out. Many people would prefer to recycle
and give their old boxes to a friend instead of throwing them out
completely.
You can also check community websites to see if someone who has
recently moved has posted free boxes as an advertisement.
As you decide between discount and used boxes, determine whether
you are looking for price over quality. Discount boxes are new and
available at a reduced price, yet they will cost more than free
used boxes from a friend or retail store.
However, used boxes may not be in the best condition if they
have been used multiple times beforehand.
Top moving tip
If you are looking for an eco-friendly moving solution, used
recycled moving boxes are available for purchase online at heavily
discount rates.
Recycled moving box companies will also purchase your used boxes
after a move, as long as the boxes are still in good condition
after you have finished relocating.