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I am moving to New York and I need suitcases or boxes to move things. I don't have the money to hire movers or something, so I'm just looking for a suitcase or

I am moving to New York and I need suitcases or boxes to move things. I don't have the money to hire movers or something, so I'm just looking for a suitcase or some boxes which can help me move. Sorry if this sounds incredibly stupid but I've never moved so any advice would also be helpful honestly.

sebg 3y ago
For boxes, in the past I've had luck with liquor or wine stores. Call them up or show up and ask if you can take any boxes. They usually give them to me for free and are very sturdy.
- adrianmonk 3y ago
  Since it's already Christmas shopping season, lots of big box retailers (electronic stores, hardware stores, etc.) probably have had a lot of new products come in, so they might have boxes too.
- woleium 3y ago
  Apple boxes from the supermarket work well too
- wolverine876 3y ago
  The dumpsters of businesses that have lots of incoming merchandise provide free boxes. Try Walmart, for example.
cstejerean 3y ago
Check Facebook or Nextdoor in your neighborhood. People who move frequently give away the moving boxes afterwards. If nobody gas posted that they have boxes to give away post and ask if anyone has any moving boxes.
abought 3y ago
I've also had luck with grocery stores. Especially the produce boxes: they have thick walls and are good for moving dishes. From their side, they are saving the hassle of breaking down and disposing boxes. So for best results, ask them the preferred pick up time and stick to it. (there's a fine line between "less work disposing of boxes" and "tripping over stuff taking up space all day". If people feel appreciated, they can be remarkably kind.) Oftentimes, deliveries come on specific days- for any store you ask, plan ahead slightly to work with their schedule. Not every store has the room or space to help, but some will try if they can. (Trader Joe's, for example, tends not to waste space on frivolities like storage. Or parking.) Moving to a new place is a lot! I hope you find good friends and neighbors when you get there. Taking time to build roots before the new job gets hectic can make a big difference to quality of life later.
wolverine876 3y ago
Second-hand stores have suitcases, or find free ones posted online or at the curb.
thelastgallon 3y ago
try nextdoor, craigslist, fb groups. Lots of free cardboard boxes.
hypercube33 3y ago
Sam's club has excessive amount of sturdy boxes. If you live near a McDonald's also ask if you can get some of the fry boxes at the end of the week. They are the sturdiest boxes I've ever had. Usually a manager will set some aside for you if you're able to ask nicely.

sebg 3y ago

For boxes, in the past I've had luck with liquor or wine stores. Call them up or show up and ask if you can take any boxes. They usually give them to me for free and are very sturdy.

adrianmonk 3y ago
Since it's already Christmas shopping season, lots of big box retailers (electronic stores, hardware stores, etc.) probably have had a lot of new products come in, so they might have boxes too.
woleium 3y ago
Apple boxes from the supermarket work well too
wolverine876 3y ago
The dumpsters of businesses that have lots of incoming merchandise provide free boxes. Try Walmart, for example.

cstejerean 3y ago

Check Facebook or Nextdoor in your neighborhood. People who move frequently give away the moving boxes afterwards. If nobody gas posted that they have boxes to give away post and ask if anyone has any moving boxes.

abought 3y ago

I've also had luck with grocery stores. Especially the produce boxes: they have thick walls and are good for moving dishes. From their side, they are saving the hassle of breaking down and disposing boxes. So for best results, ask them the preferred pick up time and stick to it. (there's a fine line between "less work disposing of boxes" and "tripping over stuff taking up space all day". If people feel appreciated, they can be remarkably kind.) Oftentimes, deliveries come on specific days- for any store you ask, plan ahead slightly to work with their schedule. Not every store has the room or space to help, but some will try if they can. (Trader Joe's, for example, tends not to waste space on frivolities like storage. Or parking.) Moving to a new place is a lot! I hope you find good friends and neighbors when you get there. Taking time to build roots before the new job gets hectic can make a big difference to quality of life later.

wolverine876 3y ago

Second-hand stores have suitcases, or find free ones posted online or at the curb.

thelastgallon 3y ago

try nextdoor, craigslist, fb groups. Lots of free cardboard boxes.

hypercube33 3y ago

Sam's club has excessive amount of sturdy boxes. If you live near a McDonald's also ask if you can get some of the fry boxes at the end of the week. They are the sturdiest boxes I've ever had. Usually a manager will set some aside for you if you're able to ask nicely.