Guest blogger Sue Brucker, a U-Pack moving expert who has been with the company for 11 years, gives advice on how to get the best, low cost moving experience.

Mission: Find a low cost moving solution
Are you trying to wrap your head around how to have a low stress and low cost move? Those two concepts don’t seem to fit together, do they? Just the hearing the word “moving” is a bit overwhelming—especially when you have a tight moving budget and are in a position where you can’t do it all on your own. I talk to a lot of people in that boat. If you find yourself asking, “Where do I begin?” I have great news for you! There is hope, and doing just a few key things can aid in the success of your mission!

For example, making lists, having a moving timeline, and having the right re...
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The "Cheap Movers" debate
Is it bad if people call us “cheap movers”? I think there’s a fine line. And, it depends a lot on their definition of cheap. If it’s “of poor quality”, then yes, it’s bad. But, if you’re defining cheap as “comparatively inexpensive”, then I say it’s great to be called cheap movers!  And, based on ABF’s stellar reputation in the industry, I would venture to say that when you hear the word “cheap” attached to our name, it’s about quantity (price), not quality (service).

You’ve probably figured out by now that there aren’t many movers you could call “cheap” when you’re talking about price. And the “they’re too expensive” fear may be why people on a tight budget steer towards truck rental. That’s probably a legitim...
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Determining the Cost of Your Move
With U-Pack it’s simple to determine the cost of your move. We simply base the moving cost on where you’re moving from and to, how much moving trailer space or number of ReloCubes you use and your move date. 

So, you don’t have to worry about determining how much everything weighs like you do with typical moving companies. Just use our easy space estimator to calculate your linear footage or number of needed ReloCubes and get a quick and accurate moving cost estimate.

Here are some helpful tips for lowering your moving cost:...
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I hear the question "how much does it cost to move" a lot these days. Considering the current economy, it makes complete sense that moving budgets are top of mind. It also makes sense that at the end of the day, people on the quest to find a moving company have two things that matter most: Price and dependability. Isn’t that true with almost anything?

I mean, I’d be willing to give up some conveniences to save a few dollars. Take my car for instance – I could have added the sun roof and heated seats, but I also could have paid a few thousand more…not worth it. I guess the big question is, how much are you willing to give up for a lower price? Convenience, maybe…dependability, probably not.

But,...
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