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gnarlydorkette · 05-10-2007, 02:59 PM

Sequoia:: I did try the websites-- it is LOUSY as well. I haven't got one SINGLE email. only two did give me a quote instantly. Grr! I think the moving companies are just behidn with technology-- email AND phone.

Lucia:: I did think about renting a cargo van and just stuff it like crazy.But it might mean I will drive alone. My husband refuses to drive-- he cannot stand driving for days. So. :-/ From Budget, cargo van only costs like ...200$ or something for five days of renting. Not bad.

webexplorer:: Mailing my desk? No thanks. I cannot imagine how much it costs after they weigh everything! YIKES. But still that is a good thought for stuff that we can mail (papers, books, some clothes).

I am thinking about renting a trailer but my car doesn't have a hitch. I have NO friends with big-ass trucks. This is San Diego! You are crazy to get a truck here...! (EXPENNNSIIIVEEE GAS)

The only "heavy" stuff we will haul is my drafting desk (which can be dismantled and be flat), and my cat's scratching post. The rest can be fitted in boxes, but I think a simple van or small trailer (if I find somebody's truck to borrow) will be best since it will only cost under 300$ (excluded the gas expenses, but I am sure everywhere else is cheaper than San Diego).
Will have to talk with hubby and see which he wants: to splurge more to avoid driving or to suffer and just drive to save money.

**Thanks for telling me about Alamo, Pensake, and Ryder-- more companies for me to check out. This is why I asked AllDeaf because I know there are more moving companies but I just couldn't remember the names.

And yes, I am moving from Southern California to Washington D.C. Metro area.

*And I only need something smaller than 12 footer truck. Serious. We do not have a lot of crap to bring. We plan to get everything in D.C. (we have no sentimental attachment to our 50$ couch, our 20$ springbox, and most of our stuff are actually borrowed from our relatives so it is time to give 'em back!).

05-10-2007, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
gnarlydorkette is leaving for good. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Diego in Califunny Posts: 1,764	Sequoia:: I did try the websites-- it is LOUSY as well. I haven't got one SINGLE email. only two did give me a quote instantly. Grr! I think the moving companies are just behidn with technology-- email AND phone. Lucia:: I did think about renting a cargo van and just stuff it like crazy.But it might mean I will drive alone. My husband refuses to drive-- he cannot stand driving for days. So. :-/ From Budget, cargo van only costs like ...200$ or something for five days of renting. Not bad. webexplorer:: Mailing my desk? No thanks. I cannot imagine how much it costs after they weigh everything! YIKES. But still that is a good thought for stuff that we can mail (papers, books, some clothes). I am thinking about renting a trailer but my car doesn't have a hitch. I have NO friends with big-ass trucks. This is San Diego! You are crazy to get a truck here...! (EXPENNNSIIIVEEE GAS) The only "heavy" stuff we will haul is my drafting desk (which can be dismantled and be flat), and my cat's scratching post. The rest can be fitted in boxes, but I think a simple van or small trailer (if I find somebody's truck to borrow) will be best since it will only cost under 300$ (excluded the gas expenses, but I am sure everywhere else is cheaper than San Diego). Will have to talk with hubby and see which he wants: to splurge more to avoid driving or to suffer and just drive to save money. *Thanks for telling me about Alamo, Pensake, and Ryder-- more companies for me to check out. This is why I asked AllDeaf because I know there are more moving companies but I just couldn't remember the names. And yes, I am moving from Southern California to Washington D.C. Metro area. And I only need something smaller than 12 footer truck. Serious. We do not have a lot of crap to bring. We plan to get everything in D.C. (we have no sentimental attachment to our 50$ couch, our 20$ springbox, and most of our stuff are actually borrowed from our relatives so it is time to give 'em back!).