How'd You Move Everything?

[canada_socks 97]

Actually, his aunt just got a nice big car. We could ask to borrow that worst case, as long as we can make sure the interior doesn't get damaged haha.

Do you remember how much gas you used up during that trip?

Not exactly, but with the cost of gas prices changing constantly it is hard to judge. Whenever we go back to my hometown to visit we drive, and the entire time we dated we drove back and forth. I would estimate that we spent about $80-$100 (one way), based on what I recall from our various trips.

[Tala202 27]

Not exactly, but with the cost of gas prices changing constantly it is hard to judge. Whenever we go back to my hometown to visit we drive, and the entire time we dated we drove back and forth. I would estimate that we spent about $80-$100 (one way), based on what I recall from our various trips.

That sounds reasonable Thanks!

[canada_socks 97]

That sounds reasonable Thanks!

No prob!

[Lakehouse 293]

Any recent moves which folks can comment on? I haven't pursued any quotes yet as I don't quite have case complete... but I assume from all the advice I've read, that I'll use U-Pack. I've packed a large majority of belongings and made a list for each box, and numbered each box. I'll have a copy of each listing on hand and tape one to each box I think. I have yet to price out and list everything onto a CBP 3299 form.

Am I on the right track?

How long in advance of my anticipated move should I get quotes or book with U-Pack? I could have either a late June or a July interview...

[pro_star 52]

The inventory is good thinking. I've done that for my stuff as well.

Upack may take a while for your stuff to get down there (two weeks or so for my two day away move is what the website said when I was looking)

With uhaul you want at least a month in advance. (Based on my experience) not sure if the upack is any different. You can always call and ask...they may be able to give you better answers.

[Lakehouse 293]

pro_star, on 02 May 2014 - 3:40 PM, said:

The inventory is good thinking. I've done that for my stuff as well.

Upack may take a while for your stuff to get down there (two weeks or so for my two day away move is what the website said when I was looking)

With uhaul you want at least a month in advance. (Based on my experience) not sure if the upack is any different. You can always call and ask...they may be able to give you better answers.

Thanks pro_star:)

Is your interview really on Sunday?? If so, good luck!!

[pro_star 52]

Medical is Monday, interview is Wednesday and oh dear god I forgot to make a copy of my binder. Holy heck!

Ps. Anyone moving stuff. I have discovered something while creeping on uhaul. This might not work in your favor with a truck and adding mileage but if you do a both ways rental with a trailer, it ends up being much cheaper!!

[rshree 16]

Best of Luck, Pro_Star for your medicals & interview at MTL.

If I remember correctly, you were waiting for your house to get sold. Guess its all done now!

[pro_star 52]

House is sold, I'm currently living in the dog house (my friend I'm staying with has three huskies...and of course I have my 55 lbs of mutt goodness...we're outnumbered by our canine overlords!!)

Lost money on the house but that's the way it goes. And thanks. Happy im flying to Vancouver - snowfall warnings in effect in Calgary right now, I'd imagine the drive would be unpleasant. I'll keep y'all posted!!

[Lakehouse 293]

Medical is Monday, interview is Wednesday and oh dear god I forgot to make a copy of my binder. Holy heck!

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lol, got my dates mixed up... couldn't figure out how they'd possibly do interviews on a Sunday. Good luck at both!!

House is sold, I'm currently living in the dog house (my friend I'm staying with has three huskies...and of course I have my 55 lbs of mutt goodness...we're outnumbered by our canine overlords!!)

Lost money on the house but that's the way it goes. And thanks. Happy im flying to Vancouver - snowfall warnings in effect in Calgary right now, I'd imagine the drive would be unpleasant. I'll keep y'all posted!!

Yeah, wish I could post a picture of what it looks like here right now.. it's very white

http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/more-snow-for-calgary-and-area-1.1616343

[pro_star 52]

Oh yeah. Uber snow in the south end of the city too. At least it doesn't appear to be sticking on the roads...

[chiggins82 88]

I am building budgets and looking at cost to move. From what I found my move (Edmonton, AB to Minneapolis, MN and for a small apartment):

Movers (Allied was the estimate): $2,500

U-Haul truck: $1,500

U-Haul pod: $2,000

U-haul trailer for car: $250 (very small trailer)

I have been hoping that I could take a last vacation before this move, but starting to look more like it will be either vacation or moving my belongings!

Thanks for info about storage, may look into this too.

[NikLR 13,227]

I had to sell my car to pay for the moving. Thankfully we've built our savings back up!

[ricnally 258]

I will suggest Shipsmart once again, if you don't have furniture. I moved a pallet load of boxes (a pile 4' x 4' by 5' high) from Vancouver to LA for about $700.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

USA Greyhound will deliver your package to the nearest station.

So, if you can cross over with your things packaged, and find a greyhound station, just have it dropped off closest to your fiance and they can pick it up. I don't know cost, or details, I just remember seeing ads around the terminal, I'm sure a lot of students use this. I don't know cost or anything but, it's worth looking into!

http://www.shipgreyhound.com/e/pages/Home.aspx