Moving Boxes and Supplies Cost

Typical costs:

• If purchased separately, small boxes for heavy items run $1 - $1.70, medium boxes $2.35-$2.79 and large boxes about $3. Extra large boxes for lightweight bulky items cost around $3.75.
• A moving kit for a one-bedroom apartment runs $69-$90 and includes anywhere from 14-29 boxes, one roll of 55-yard tape and a box marker.
• A moving kit for a two-bedroom house runs $178-$197 and contains 55-60 packing boxes, around four rolls of 55-yard tape and one marker with a box knife.
• A moving kit for a four-bedroom house runs $311-$404 and contains 86-119 boxes, eight rolls of tape, two markers and box knives.

• Tip: Movers Directory.com offers an Online Packing Guide^[1] to protect dishes, furniture and plants.

• Rates vary according to the specific type of items to be packed. Sparse homes without a large amount of collectibles can get away with smaller kits. A large amount of clothing will require more wardrobe boxes with hanger supports and cost around $8 each.
• A glass packing kit made for crystal, stemware and porcelain figurines is about $10-$15 per box with separate sleeves for each item.
• A kitchen kit designed to pack glasses and dishes costs $102.
• Wrapping paper runs $9 per pack.
• Quilted pads for preventing scratches on furniture and appliances are $8-$15 each.
• A carpet dolly used to move heavy items is about $35.

• A variety of packing materials are available through eBay under moving kits.
• Moveout.com offers a moving box calculator^[2] to help estimate the amount of packing material needed.

1.  www.moversdirectory.com/packing_materials.html
2.  www.moveout.com/affiliate/pages/%5Fblue/

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