Asking for a friend who doesn't use Reddit.
"Hi, I’m planning a move from Saint Paul, MN to Wichita, KS sometime in July and could really use some advice.
I’m currently in a 1 bed / 1 bath. I don’t have a huge amount of stuff, but enough that I can’t just fit everything in a car. I don't currently have a car and will fly to Kansas.
Main items include:
- mattress + bedframe
- futon
- small table + 2 chairs
- foldable table
- 2 plastic drawer units
- lamp
- PC setup
- boxes of clothes + kitchen items (still figuring out exact volume)
This is my first time doing a longer-distance move with furniture, so I’m trying to decide between:
- Hiring a full-service moving company
- Using a container service (PODS, U-Pack, 1-800-PACK-RAT) and either loading it myself or hiring local labor
From what I’ve read, container services are usually cheaper and more flexible, but require more work on my end. Full-service movers are easier, but significantly more expensive...
I’m mainly trying to figure out:
- What makes the most sense for a smaller 1BR move like this
- Whether container services are actually worth it at this scale
- Any Twin Cities companies or labor services you’d recommend for loading/unloading
- Any movers you’ve personally had good (or bad) experiences with locally
If you’ve done a similar move (especially Midwest → Midwest), I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you and what you’d do differently.
Thanks in advance!"