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Among moving supplies, wardrobe boxes have a great many usages. The ease with which clothes can be moved as is, with no wrinkles, without folding and repacking, makes wardrobe boxes are indispensable to the moving process.
Wardrobe boxes are tall and perfect for bulky, lightweight items like comforters, pillows, blankets, etc. They are also good for clothes that have to be hung in a closet. The number of boxes needed is dependent on the clothes amount and type. Wardrobe boxes can be used for storing seasonal clothes, baskets, gift wrap materials, etc. Care should be taken to see that the boxes are not too heavy to lift.
Before packing in a wardrobe box, a couple of shopping bags filled with bulky articles like shoes, sweaters, jeans, etc. should be placed in the bottom of the wardrobe box. Next you add the clothes that are to be hung. The hanging clothing should be packed in tightly so that they do not fall off their hangers or move around. If this strategy is followed, you can save enormously on moving supplies because a lot of items are packed into one wardrobe box.
Here is a brief review of wardrobe boxes provided by 3 companies online:
U-Haul International, Inc.
An equipment rental company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company rents trucks, trailers and provide moving supplies. The moving supplies provided by U-Haul are good quality and of various types, sizes and use. With respect to wardrobe boxes, they have different types including:
- Shorty Wardrobe Box: priced at around $8, the Shorty Wardrobe box is a compact, stackable wardrobe box. It is ideal for shirts, blouses, coats and jackets. Directly from closet to box, clothing can stay on hangers. The box dimensions are 24" x 20" x 34".
- Laydown Wardrobe Box: generally sold in a bundle of 50 for a discounted price of $275 (down from $312.50). These wardrobe boxes are ideal for packing clothes stored in closets, dressers, cabinets, etc. The box dimensions 36" x 21" x 10". As they are a huge quantity, they cannot be shipped via FedEx or UPS. They are generally shipped directly by US mail within 5-10 days of placing the order.
- Grand Wardrobe Box: sold in bundles of 20 at a discounted price of $191.20 (down from $239.00). They are ideal for packing up closets and dressers. The box dimensions are 24" x 21" x 48". Since the item is big, it is delivered via truck service within 5-10 days of placing the order.
Smartpack Solutions, LLC
Owns a couple of sites specialized in moving (www.movingmatrix.com and www.movingatoz.com) started in 2003 by two people experienced in the moving industry dedicated to helping customers in find the best deals. They have a lot of related services that provide customers with all necessary information regarding moving.
They offer guidance and sell moving supplies, moving boxes and other accessories. Their wardrobe boxes are 24”x24”x40”, sold in bundles of three and cost around $40 per set. Their wardrobe boxes are larger than most, have double strength and can be reused a couple of times. They are also great for storing seasonal clothing. Each box comes with a metal hanger bar and the boxes are guaranteed to not crush under normal conditions. They are shipped flat in a protective frame box.
UBOXES (www.boxengine.com)
This company and its affiliates are the largest manufacturers and re-distributors of corrugated boxes in Florida. They deliver over 100,000 boxes each business day. Their mission is to provide the highest quality packaging materials at a competitive price, factory-direct to the customer. They are the pioneers of direct from manufacturer-to-customer business. They specialize in quality products at low prices. Most products are shipped the same day and delivery is anywhere between 1-5 days. Their motto is “Direct from the Mill.”
UBOXES wardrobe boxes are sold in bundles of 3 for boxes with dimensions of 24”x24”x40 and include the hanger bars. They are great to pack all clothes and are more like a portable closet. They cost around $40 with free shipping and handling.
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