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MrsMerlot
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Where to buy moving boxes?
that don't cost an arm & leg?
prefer NYC...TIA!
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Posted 1/8/07 11:22 AM  |
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Emily
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
UHAUL
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| Posted 1/8/07 11:23 AM |
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jerrysgirl
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
get free ones at liquor stores.
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| Posted 1/8/07 11:32 AM |
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by jerrysgirl
get free ones at liquor stores.
The boxes are too small - we checked out the local delis and liquor stores.
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| Posted 1/8/07 11:38 AM |
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Shorty
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
you could try costco....
OR call some local moving companies - most sell brand new boxes, some even sell used boxes (cheaper)
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| Posted 1/8/07 11:38 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
I used to wait till people in my building got fresh direct and then I would take all the boxes
or take any boxes that were about to be recycled
I had to buy some for my last move and it got to be really expensive- staples cost around $5 a box!
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| Posted 1/8/07 11:40 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
I don't remember how much, we got most of ours at Home Depot.
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| Posted 1/8/07 11:45 AM |
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jxnoscar
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
The mailroom supervisor at my office gave me all the boxes I needed. Ask him
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| Posted 1/8/07 12:03 PM |
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by jxnoscar
The mailroom supervisor at my office gave me all the boxes I needed. Ask him
 
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| Posted 1/8/07 12:05 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Not sure where you are - but there is a box 'store' in Commack, on the north service road of the LIE. There is a little lineup of shops, and one of the shops sells a million different sizes and types of boxes. From what I remember they were pretty reasonable.
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| Posted 1/8/07 12:08 PM |
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chikita315
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by ChrissynRicky
Posted by jxnoscar
The mailroom supervisor at my office gave me all the boxes I needed. Ask him
I was going to suggest that.
I know at Morgan Stanley employees are entitled to moving supplies at no cost. You should ask.
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| Posted 1/8/07 12:08 PM |
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Little-J-Mommy
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by ChrissynRicky
Posted by jerrysgirl
get free ones at liquor stores.
The boxes are too small - we checked out the local delis and liquor stores.
try your local supermarket and drug store. They have bigger boxes
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| Posted 1/8/07 12:10 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by Shorty
you could try costco....
OR call some local moving companies - most sell brand new boxes, some even sell used boxes (cheaper)
Yep try Costco or a Supermarket... They give them to you for free usually.
Also, if you want- you can just buy them at Uhaul.
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| Posted 1/8/07 12:55 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
you might have luck with Craigstlist too-- people list moving supplies pretty often (most times its pretty cheap or free- they jsut want to get rid of it b/c they moved already) 
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| Posted 1/8/07 1:46 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
I didn't really compare prices, but the UHaul store had a sign comparing their prices with other large stores. The main reason we just bought a bunch of boxes at UHaul was b/c they have a buyback guarantee. They'll buy back (at 100%) any boxes that you don't use (provided you have a receipt).
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| Posted 1/8/07 2:24 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
I got them from my company last time I moved..
In the end I did have to buy a few extra and got them at Staples along with a giant roll of bubble wrap.
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| Posted 1/8/07 2:27 PM |
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debsey75
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Staples.com
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| Posted 1/8/07 2:36 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
someone once recommended going to a book store to get them b/c the boxes are super strong and spotless.
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| Posted 1/8/07 2:43 PM |
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MST9106
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Chris- check Iron Mountain...not sure if you need to be a client to get their boxes...
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| Posted 1/8/07 2:44 PM |
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GenLCSW
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
when we moved we went to the local CVS and they gave us some everytime they had a delivery
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| Posted 1/8/07 2:44 PM |
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by MST9106
Chris- check Iron Mountain...not sure if you need to be a client to get their boxes...
they're our official movers...when my old group moved downtown...i "took" 3 and bought them home..but I can only take a few at a time b/c it's:
1. obvious and i have to sign them out of the building
2. HEAVY! so i have to drive in....
My friend is moving, asked me to help on Monday, so I want to go somewhere that I can buy them, shove them in the car and be on my way - ie: no carrying on my part.
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| Posted 1/8/07 3:04 PM |
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Sometimes I have gotten boxes from bookstores - especially small ones - Barnes and Noble may have policies about boxes, but a small independent book store may give you some - there is one right near me....
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| Posted 1/8/07 4:16 PM |
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mirla122
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
check craigslist sometimees people give away
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| Posted 1/8/07 4:33 PM |
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MrsPowers
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
Posted by Blazesyth
Not sure where you are - but there is a box 'store' in Commack, on the north service road of the LIE. There is a little lineup of shops, and one of the shops sells a million different sizes and types of boxes. From what I remember they were pretty reasonable.
Do you remember the exact name of the place? I am in Hauppauge and that would be super convenient.
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| Posted 1/8/07 8:56 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Where to buy moving boxes?
When I moved out of NYC we got some of our boxes at a storage facility on 1st ave and like 62nd st. It's right near the bed, bath and beyond and the movie theater.
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| Posted 1/8/07 9:43 PM |
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