PODS-- bad idea for moving and storage

[Drolefille]

Interesting. I've thought about using those before and I'll remember to avoid them, or at least be sure I deal with them in a highly suspicous manner.

[cutie_cat_4ever]

I'm surprise they didn't give you the bill/contract before you use their service, so then you will be able to see the charges beforehand in paper before even using them. Most companies should be able to give you the papers beforehand. It does sound shady, and sorry about your loss though .

[PM_Mama00]

You're better off just getting a storage unit. With PODS, you can't just go in there whenever you need to grab something.

[aggieAXO]

my brother was just about to order a POD guess I better tell him to get all the charges up front. Thanks for the warning.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by aggieAXO

my brother was just about to order a POD guess I better tell him to get all the charges up front. Thanks for the warning.

they are also eyesores....people in my complex started using them and they would be outside for weeks ...WEEEKS at a time blocking parking spaces. and then management had to step in.

[_Lisa_]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

they are also eyesores....people in my complex started using them and they would be outside for weeks ...WEEEKS at a time blocking parking spaces. and then management had to step in.

My neighborhood association has a restriction on PODS, you can rent one but it can't stay in your driveway for more than 3 days. As crazy as my HOA is, they're pretty good about enforcing that rule.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by _Lisa_

My neighborhood association has a restriction on PODS, you can rent one but it can't stay in your driveway for more than 3 days. As crazy as my HOA is, they're pretty good about enforcing that rule.

our HOA is meeting next month on that too...the last time soneone had one out...the kids vandalized it.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by aggieAXO

my brother was just about to order a POD guess I better tell him to get all the charges up front. Thanks for the warning.

That was my problem. I needed it from date A to date B and the number quoted was less than what I was charged by about $1000. They claimed, "Oh well, we couldn't give you a grand total estimate because it depends on the duration of your use." UM, what part of finite Date A to Date B was not understood?

Tell your brother not to order them-- he will get screwed. Since I had this experience, I did some more homework-- there are several consumer complaints about these guys-- not just for the hidden costs, but also the containers themselves.

I made a big mistake choosing PODS.

[aggieAXO]

Do you have a particular website where you found the complaints? Something I could print out and show my brother?

[adpi*violet]

Does anyone have a recommendation for another similar company that is better than Pods? Or- is it easier to just rent a U-haul and then a storage space at the other end of your move if you are moving before finding a house?