I’ve seen the commercials on TV and wondered how well it worked. I finally got to see how the PODS storage and moving system works. My best friend was moving out of his house and was using the PODS storage & moving system. I was able to prod him for some information as well as do some of my own research. PODS (portable on-demand storage) is a moving and storage system where they drop off, pick up, and transport your items -- virtually anywhere you want. Basically, it's a combination moving truck and storage unit in one. It makes a nice alternative to renting a moving van.
They alleviate some of the legwork by physically transporting your things from one location to the other. Also, there is no driving a big truck around and all the hassles that go with that. The PODS themselves remain at ground level for easy loading and unloading. You're not on any time constraints, so there are no late fees for taking longer than you thought. Only you have a key to your POD which means you are always in full control of your possessions.
Once you get your quote, you can place your order to have a storage POD delivered to your door. Then, they'll deliver a weather-proof POD to your home, and you are free to pack at your own pace and load things onto the storage POD at your leisure. The POD is a storage “crate” that measures from 8’x8’x12’ or 8’8’16’. Instead of a one-day rush job to get packed and loaded and delivered to your destination, you have use of the container for as many days as needed to complete your move. You can take your time (up to one month), without incurring additional fees.
They will deliver it anywhere you'd like -- across town or across the country. When the POD is picked up, is not tilted at all during the process of loading the POD container onto the truck. Instead, their lift system picks up the POD level and sets it down level. There are no worries about contents getting tossed around.
But, PODS are not just for moving. PODS are also great for storage purposes. They can be kept on site for you convenience or taken to a PODS warehouse facility where you can have access to it within a 24 hour period.
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