PODS-- bad idea for moving and storage

[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?

[_Lisa_]

Originally Posted by 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?

You could try Get-A-SAM (Store And Move.) I'd be leary of any companies similar to PODS, since the idea is somewhat new they're paving the path for what they get to charge & how they apply surcharges to the services.

[APhi Sailorgirl]

I would suggest just getting a storage unit. Also, check around, a lot of places offer first month deals and have free moving trucks with rental.

We had neighbors who used PODS while they were building a house and many of their items got damaged because the PODS were not well-made.

[adpiucf]

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/movers/pods.html

This is a site that has some reports about PODS.

Another person recommended a PODS-like company called U-Pack and had a good experience with them.

[NickR]

Originally Posted by 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?

I have used a new company called GoMini's. They are similar to PODS but they offer great customer service & their containers are larger, cheaper( price), & built better. I highly recommend them.

[scbelle]

Well, according to this report, it (PODS) has an unsatisfactory rating. If I were you, I'd make another formal complaint to the BBB. Maybe you'll find some relief.