movers and Moving boxes and supplies

Moving brings with it a good lot of worries, of which boxes should not be included. There are tons of movers in your area that can help. You can drive around to get your free boxes from supermarkets, bicycle shops, liquor stores and other sources, but the easier option is getting your boxes online medium. This allows you to utilize your time for the more important issues involved in your moving.

Moving Boxes

Moving boxes are corrugated cardboard boxes used for packing your belongings when you relocate your home or office. They can also be used for storage of things that you do not use frequently. These boxes are quite pricey given that you will probably use them just once. That is why it makes sense to scout for cheap or free boxes.

CraigsList

CraigsList is a network of online urban communities featuring free classified advertisements of a wide range of products and services in different American cities as well as internationally. Visit http://www.craigslist.org, click on the city or state you are in and search for the ‘free’ link. You may not always find boxes listed in CraigsList for your location, but there chances are you will.

eBay and USPS

eBay, the online auction portal, supplies free boxes in cooperation with the United States Postal Service (USPS). The types of boxes they supply for free are:

• Shipping boxes
• USPS boxes
• Moving boxes

You have to be an eBay user to be able to get these free boxes through eBay (http://www.ebay.com). If you are not an eBay user, you can still get free boxes without the eBay logo from the online store of USPS (http://www.shop.usps.com). While it is common knowledge that free Priority Mail boxes from the USPS have been available for years, USPS has recently started offering free flat rate boxes, with and without co-branding with eBay. Available USPS box sizes vary from time to time, but the ones that are usually obtainable are of the following dimensions in these categories:

You should get the free boxes from USPS or USPS-eBay if you are using their service. If you buy your own boxes, their size may exceed the USPS shipping limits. If this happens, you may have to pay additional costs if you are shipping the boxes.

Other Sources

With the internet having replicated the terrestrial world, the division between online sources and terrestrial sources is becoming increasingly thin. Almost all moving, shipping and air express companies can be accessed through the internet. Many shipping and express delivery companies provide boxes for free if you are using their services. Some moving companies also provide a limited number of boxes. Here are three companies to give you an idea of how free box suppliers operate:

• Air express companies: Popularly known as international couriers, these companies provide free shipping boxes and have them delivered at your doorstep of customers. These companies include UPS (http://www.ups.com), Federal Express (http://www.fedex.com), DHL (http://www.dhl.com) and many others.
• Dr. Move (http://www.drmove.com): This company has offices in Dallas, Austin, and Houston, Texas and supplies free boxes to their clients in these cities.
• Moving Box Exchange (http://www.hribar.com/iframe_recycle_boxes.html): This company connects people who want to get rid of their boxes and people who want boxes. Free boxes may not always be available, but is often possible.

You can locate a lot more companies from http://www.moversdirectory.com, a big source for contacts in companies providing moving services. Through this directory, you can access moving companies online and inquire about their boxes, independent or service-linked.

Movers and Moving Boxes

Moving Box Exchange also operates on similar principles as CraigsList for moving boxes. The bigger names in the industry (including USPS, eBay and air express companies like UPS, DHL and others) expect you to use their services in return of their free boxes. Unless you plan to use their services, CraigsList and your local moving companies are your best bet for free boxes online.