{"id":41533,"date":"2017-03-17T09:13:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T16:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=41533"},"modified":"2019-06-27T13:00:51","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T20:00:51","slug":"benefits-of-ordering-moving-supplies-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/17\/benefits-of-ordering-moving-supplies-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Ordering Moving Supplies Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most important pieces of a successful move is having all of the\u00a0moving supplies<\/a>\u00a0you need. Sure, you could stop by your\u00a0local U-Haul store<\/a>\u00a0and pick up the things you need there, but what if I told you there was an even better way of going about things? Here are some of the benefits you receive when choosing to order your moving supplies online:<\/p>\n

\"Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n

Easy Planning<\/h3>\n

Ordering your\u00a0moving supplies\u00a0online is one of the best steps in pre-planning for your move. Because\u00a0you can see the items you need, all in one place, you can avoid forgetting anything. Additionally, all costs, for everything you need, are displayed up front in your shopping cart to make budgeting easier. If you opt for delivery, you can begin packing earlier in the moving process without leaving your house. Then, if you happen to find you forgot anything you can pick up those last-minute items when picking up your\u00a0moving truck<\/a>\u00a0or other\u00a0rental equipment<\/a>. On the opposite side, if you ordered too many\u00a0boxes<\/a>, you can easily return them in-store when picking up your truck or trailer using the buy-back guarantee.<\/p>\n

Budgeting<\/h3>\n

Whatever your moving budget, ordering moving supplies online allows you to see all costs together and continually re-assess. When shopping in-store, I often don\u2019t realize my costs until at the register. Alongside this, you may not be thinking about additional moving services you are using such as\u00a0equipment rentals\u00a0or\u00a0Moving Help Providers\u00ae<\/a>. Online, all of these services will appear in your shopping cart so you know exactly what your move will\u00a0cost. If when adding your supplies you realize you’re spending less than expected, you can then choose to treat yourself and opt for Moving Help\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>to take a load off! Note that your budget may shift as you realize how much you really do need for the easiest moving experience.<\/p>\n

Built-In Checklist<\/h3>\n

Rather than coming home from the store and realizing you forgot something, you can use your shopping cart as a built-in checklist. Everything you know you need can be added and\u00a0listed all together. Alongside this, when ordering online, you have access to features such as the\u00a0moving supply calculator<\/a>\u00a0to help ensure you have enough supplies the first time around.\u00a0All you have to do is\u00a0enter some simple information such as what rooms you’re moving and you can see U-Haul’s recommended supply list on the right.\u00a0Another helpful benefit of ordering online is that product descriptions\u00a0are available if you aren’t sure what something is used for.<\/p>\n

From here, you will have a basic idea of some moving supplies that may be useful for your move. Based on other specific details that you know such as needing an extra\u00a0stretch wrap<\/a>\u00a0for dresser drawers or\u00a0furniture sliders<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0your couch, you can continue to add items to your cart until\u00a0your checklist is complete.<\/p>\n

\"Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n

Bundle the Buy<\/h3>\n

Everything you need, for every part of your move, is available online, all in one place, making things so much easier.\u00a0Boxes,\u00a0couch covers<\/a>,\u00a0truck rentals<\/a>… even\u00a0hitch accessories<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0grilling tools<\/a>\u00a0are all available online! Whether you choose in-store pickup or delivery, everything you need will be conveniently packaged together. No need for concern that something you needed is not stocked in-store.<\/p>\n

My best tip when looking at supplies is that you can really never have too many. All supplies are designed to be used more than once and often for additional non-moving tasks. U-Haul also offers\u00a0a 100% buy-back guarantee of any unused U-Haul box, with the receipt, at any U-Haul center nationwide.\u00a0Scan through the various tabs of\u00a0moving supplies that are available and add\/remove items from your cart as needed. If you’re a grilling or sports aficionado, you can even meat marinade injectors<\/a>\u00a0or bike racks<\/a> to your cart to use after your move! U-Haul offers\u00a0free shipping on all orders over $50 so don’t feel guilty about choosing not to leave your house. \u00a0Plus, you basically get a bonus box when choosing delivery since everything has to be packaged up to ship.<\/p>\n