* Has anyone done this before and have any advice, hints, recommendations?
* Can we store these containers at any storage place or do we have use the company locations?
* Does anyone know of a company in NH that may have services in NJ?
* Any recommendations for local storage companies that may let us store these containers?
Moving household items can be an excruciating experience.
Pods come in different sizes. Pods can be delivered, picked up, and re-delivered to destination.
But finding a location to leave a Pod for awhile may not be possible or cost effective. Most people will utilize one of the many storage places seen in most cities and towns. This does require packing and unpacking and storage rental fees.
There is no one best way to move household goods and furniture.
Check prices of renting a UHaul type van with mileage and insurance. Then check the prices of the Pods. Then check the price of a regular mover. Regular movers usually go by weight and not volume.
Many moving companies are reputable. But some moving companies are quite unscrupulous. Stop in to any reputable moving company and do read the federally mandated phamplets and brochures and obtain a blank copy of any contracts and read the contracts. And do check on insurance for both loss and damage.
Whether it is Pods or a moving company - all are known for not showing up on time both at pickup and drop off. If a moving company do ask how many times your household goods and furniture are transferred from truck to warehouse to truck to delivery. And do ask how many actualy companies or driving companies are involved. Depending on the amount of items - one truck could drive from NJ to NH in one direct trip. But do ask.
It sounds like you plan on storing items for a time. Using the Pod system may not be the most cost effective way. Whether you pay rent to leave a Pod someplace or rent from one on the storage rental places - the price/cost will be there.
On a personal note, I let my new neighbors store 3 Pods on my property for a couple of months. I did not charge them. So they had to pay the Pods company for all of that time. But no extra fee for leaving the Pods on my property.
There is no one good answer.
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