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Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

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KACH
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Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Hi All,

Started to pack up for an anticipated move.....i'm in need of boxes of all sizes, what are some of the best places to ask for them. Not looking to buy if i dont have to.

TIA!!!


Posted 3/19/12 11:03 AM
 
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Check Craiglist...people usually post them under "free" when they're done with their moves.

Posted 3/19/12 11:05 AM
 

CouponKT
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

try the grocery store

Posted 3/19/12 11:07 AM
 

sameinitials
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Am I the only one who is skeeved out by the idea of getting boxes from grocery stores or strangers? You never know what creepy crawlies could be lurking in the boxes or have laid eggs there or something...

Posted 3/19/12 11:18 AM
 

2boys4me
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Liquor stores always have a ton.

Posted 3/19/12 11:22 AM
 

PearlJamChick
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Posted by sameinitials

Am I the only one who is skeeved out by the idea of getting boxes from grocery stores or strangers? You never know what creepy crawlies could be lurking in the boxes or have laid eggs there or something...



Guess so, but even if you buy boxes from a place, it's not like they're all wrapped in plastic wrap or anything...they're usually loose so things can get in anyway.

Posted 3/19/12 11:28 AM
 

ItsaJoya19
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Do you know anyone who works at an office?

We fly through paper boxes and are always putting them out to recycling. See if any of your family or friends can bring some home for you.

Posted 3/19/12 11:30 AM
 

sameinitials
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Posted by PearlJamChick

Posted by sameinitials

Am I the only one who is skeeved out by the idea of getting boxes from grocery stores or strangers? You never know what creepy crawlies could be lurking in the boxes or have laid eggs there or something...



Guess so, but even if you buy boxes from a place, it's not like they're all wrapped in plastic wrap or anything...they're usually loose so things can get in anyway.



Yeah, definitely. I guess I just think of it as one less place that something can get in it.

Posted 3/19/12 11:36 AM
 

Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

if you're hiring a mover they usually give you boxes. my mover did.

Posted 3/19/12 11:48 AM
 

KACH
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Thanks everyone, appreciate your responses!

Posted 3/19/12 12:31 PM
 

ArmyOfBabies
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

My friend used to work at Bed, Bath & Beyond and she told me to ask there. (We're moving too)

Posted 3/19/12 1:08 PM
 

Robbiesox15
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

I do a lot of online shopping and have a lot of boxes. I am in western nassau if you would like them.

Posted 3/19/12 1:09 PM
 

springchick
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

last time I moved I got from bb&B, Michaels and Walmart

Posted 3/19/12 1:33 PM
 

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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Posted by sameinitials

Am I the only one who is skeeved out by the idea of getting boxes from grocery stores or strangers? You never know what creepy crawlies could be lurking in the boxes or have laid eggs there or something...



ITA

Posted 3/19/12 2:49 PM
 

siren
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

I just recycled a ton of moving boxes! Sorry. Doctor's offices/pharmacies are a great place to get good sized strong boxes. You just need a good friend/connection....

Posted 3/19/12 4:07 PM
 

bahumbug
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Re: Moving.....best place to get boxes *FREE*

Posted by sameinitials

Am I the only one who is skeeved out by the idea of getting boxes from grocery stores or strangers? You never know what creepy crawlies could be lurking in the boxes or have laid eggs there or something...



skeeves me too.

Posted 3/19/12 4:11 PM
 
 

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