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THWIP!

10-26-2005, 01:22 PM

My family moved from NY to Texas and when we did that be got a big ryder truck, filled that up and drove in the ryder truck and pulled our car on tow thing.

When we moved back we didn't do that because my dad said that it messed up his driving so we sold a lot of stuff and we got the biggest uhaul thing that could be attached to our car and did that, that worked out better.

anjugrao

10-26-2005, 01:32 PM

Hire movers and don't forget a winter coat. THe winters suck.

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 01:35 PM

CraigM

10-26-2005, 01:36 PM

Taxman

10-26-2005, 01:44 PM

Can I assume you will find a place to live prior to moving?

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 01:50 PM

Can I assume you will find a place to live prior to moving?

actually that's what we're starting to do right now, the real estate agents we've talked to want a "firm comitment" to them, which apparently entails a written agreement of some kind

never having worked through an agent, I'm not actually sure if this is a good idea

Taxman

10-26-2005, 01:56 PM

actually that's what we're starting to do right now, the real estate agents we've talked to want a "firm comitment" to them, which apparently entails a written agreement of some kind

never having worked through an agent, I'm not actually sure if this is a good ideaOne of the most important things, I think is going to be to make sure that you have your utilities up and running when you arrive.

But giving this some more thought, I have becomed concerned. Do you have and experience driving in inclimate weather? Do you have any experience driving a moving truck? This might not be such a great idea. You may be better served to fly out there and come back for your car later. As far as your stuff, you really need to try to figure out a way to have it moved for you. If it was a different time of year, I wouldn't have these concerns. But, I think you may be getting into a little too much the way you are planning it.

BronxRonin

10-26-2005, 01:57 PM

Dude, Goodluck man!!!!!!!!! That's a big change, i lived in El Paso for a year so i kinda feel you.As long as you can deal with winter you gonna be aw right.!!!! And snow!!!!!!!!!! no more sandblast!!!!!!!

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 02:02 PM

One of the most important things, I think is going to be to make sure that you have your utilities up and running when you arrive.

But giving this some more thought, I have becomed concerned. Do you have and experience driving in inclimate weather? Do you have any experience driving a moving truck? This might not be such a great idea. You may be better served to fly out there and come back for your car later. As far as your stuff, you really need to try to figure out a way to have it moved for you. If it was a different time of year, I wouldn't have these concerns. But, I think you may be getting into a little too much the way you are planning it.

I do have some experience with large vehicle, and in bad weather...but I think we're going to pack up Mandy's truck, a small tow behind trailer, and her parents vehicles...we're not going to move anything large...sofa, bed, shelves...all of that is getting sold or storage

Taxman

10-26-2005, 02:04 PM

I do have some experience with large vehicle, and in bad weather...but I think we're going to pack up Mandy's truck, a small tow behind trailer, and her parents vehicles...we're not going to move anything large...sofa, bed, shelves...all of that is getting sold or storageWell, good luck. I still don't think it is a real good idea.

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 02:12 PM

Well, good luck. I still don't think it is a real good idea.

thanks

I do agree that it's not the best time to be moving, but don't really know what else we could do about it

THWIP!

10-26-2005, 02:15 PM

It messed up his driving? Can you elaborate?

Craig
He didn't like pulling the car, everytime he hit a bump or something he looked back to see if the car was there, it was distracting him.

eroz

10-26-2005, 02:31 PM

actually that's what we're starting to do right now, the real estate agents we've talked to want a "firm comitment" to them, which apparently entails a written agreement of some kind

never having worked through an agent, I'm not actually sure if this is a good idea
Yeah me neither....When I bought my home this past May, the real estate agent we went through didn't have us sign anything and she was the best. She would call me at work during the day if some new house came on the market and always made herself available to go to see the houses on our time. The only time I signed something with her was when we put an offer on a house. So it might be a Boston "thing".

SethInAz

10-26-2005, 02:34 PM

If you can't afford 2G for the move how are you going to be able to afford 2G a month for rent?

No offense, just wondering.

Taxman

10-26-2005, 03:01 PM

Yeah me neither....When I bought my home this past May, the real estate agent we went through didn't have us sign anything and she was the best. She would call me at work during the day if some new house came on the market and always made herself available to go to see the houses on our time. The only time I signed something with her was when we put an offer on a house. So it might be a Boston "thing".State to state probably. In both California and Nevada, buyer agents solicite contracts. It protects them. If you sign that, they can collect a commision on any property you buy during the term of the contract whether they work it or not.

Mr. E!

10-26-2005, 03:21 PM

JR-
House or apartment?
Is your new job going to pony up any of your moving expenses?
Have you looked into hiring professional movers? I have no idea how much this might cost, but seriously, look into it. You wouldn't have to see or store your stuff, and you wouldn't have to worry about loading or unloading. My wife and I have hired pros to move us across town, and it was ABSOLUTELY worth every penny.
Things to do before moving:
1) Get your car winterized. Get your heat/ac system checked, antifreeze in your radiator, and quality snow tires. Buy a good scraper for the windows. Always have a 50 lb bag of kitty litter, a blanket, and flares in your trunk.
2) Invest in a good, warm winter coat, boots, and gloves. Wool socks are your friends. You can never have too many sweaters.
3) Brace yourself for the taxes.

DungeonMasterJim

10-26-2005, 04:13 PM

Be prepared for some of the worst driving ever (yes, this is purposely left open to interpetation)!

The term 'Masshole' has been earned. :-(

DM Jim

Dr Aldo

10-26-2005, 04:35 PM

Good luck man!!

Taxman

10-26-2005, 06:54 PM

Be prepared for some of the worst driving ever (yes, this is purposely left open to interpetation)!

The term 'Masshole' has been earned. :-(

DM JimI have been warning him about that for months, and I have only visited the city a couple of times.

If I lived in Beantown, I think I would have to shot myself. :dead:

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 07:40 PM

If you can't afford 2G for the move how are you going to be able to afford 2G a month for rent?

No offense, just wondering.

EDIT - I answered this seriously, but then realized which board I was on..so here's my official answer

by shoplifting

alexlannin

10-26-2005, 08:39 PM

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 08:42 PM

My wife and I moved from CA to Oregon with our cars stuffed and pulling a small UHaul. We really ended up bringing way too much stuff, as we started replacing everything that was shitty once we got settled. My advice would be to get rid of any appliances that are old or you don't use much.

this is pretty much our plan, most of our furniture (desk, shelves..entertainment center) are all left over college furniture (mine)...the wife lived with parents before we got married so she doesn't have much and basically what I do have is junk (quite literally) with the exception of the electronics

this is the primary reason I don't want to pay to move it all...don't think it's worth moving

ItsDLEVY

10-26-2005, 09:01 PM

When I moved from Los Angeles to Boston, I brought too much stuff with me and ended up throwing some big items out after the move, which was a big waste of money and effort. So I support your choice to get rid of crap before you get here.

Make sure you have a snow shovel and ice scraper in your car - if you can't get them before you leave, make them your first purchases when you get here.

If you're renting rather than buying, don't use an agent, or at least don't use an exclusive agent. It's not New York, most people here don't use a realtor for rentals. Buying is another matter entirely.

If you're planning on using public transportation as part of your commute, remember that an apartment that seems close to the T in the summer doesn't necessarily feel as close to the T in the winter. But also be aware that our public busses are pretty good and worth considering too.

If you're planning on driving for your commute, make sure you know what the parking situation is. In Brookline, for example, there's no overnight parking on the street, so you need to have parking taken care of. It can cost $150/month to rent a space. More than that is a ripoff. Other neighborhoods have resident parking on the street with a permit, but depending on your neighborhood, that may or may not be a good idea. See also: digging your car out after a blizzard.

You should also think about mailing stuff here - particularly books, which you can send media mail pretty cheap.

More to come when I think of it...

SethInAz

10-26-2005, 09:02 PM

Sell all the furniture. It costs more to ship than to just replace with newer and better stuff. I rented a uHaul trailer when I moved from Boston this past summer and it cost me an arm and a leg. Buying a hitch, mileage, extra gas, it added up to about $500 give or take. But that's a lot cheaper than renting an actual truck.

Be sure to take plenty of cash for toll roads. 46 bucks just to get across New York. Bastards.

DrMachine

10-26-2005, 09:08 PM

When I moved from Los Angeles to Boston, I brought too much stuff with me and ended up throwing some big items out after the move, which was a big waste of money and effort. So I support your choice to get rid of crap before you get here.

the problem we're having is that we're not going to be able to actually SEE the apt, so I feel a little more comfortable with an agent...although it does seem a bit silly to sign an agreement

alexlannin

10-26-2005, 09:11 PM

the problem we're having is that we're not going to be able to actually SEE the apt, so I feel a little more comfortable with an agent...although it does seem a bit silly to sign an agreement
Maybe try to get the agent to get you a month to month apartment opposed to a lease in case you don't like it?

DrMachine

10-27-2005, 05:35 AM

Maybe try to get the agent to get you a month to month apartment opposed to a lease in case you don't like it?

I'll keep that in mind

ItsDLEVY

10-27-2005, 08:44 AM

the problem we're having is that we're not going to be able to actually SEE the apt, so I feel a little more comfortable with an agent...although it does seem a bit silly to sign an agreement

That does make a big difference. I had a bad agent experience a couple of years ago, so at least make sure whoever you get either lists with the Better Business Bureau or comes recommended or is somehow accountable.

DrMachine

10-27-2005, 08:45 AM

That does make a big difference. I had a bad agent experience a couple of years ago, so at least make sure whoever you get either lists with the Better Business Bureau or comes recommended or is somehow accountable.

AH THANKS

I hadn't thought about BBB....

PoWerSurge

10-27-2005, 08:49 AM

it looks like we're just going to get rid of the big items, or put them in storage rather than move them...figuring in the cost of gas with a moving truck it's going to be close to 2Grand, which is more than I'm really willing to spend

For another grand more, you can sit on your ass and have movers

We moved from KS to DC for about 2500, including shipping a car.

DrMachine

10-27-2005, 08:51 AM

For another grand more, you can sit on your ass and have movers

We moved from KS to DC for about 2500, including shipping a car.

waaay more than I'm willing to pay for my junk to be moved...I did find one place that will move the items for around 1000$ but we have to load/unload

PoWerSurge

10-27-2005, 09:08 AM

waaay more than I'm willing to pay for my junk to be moved...I did find one place that will move the items for around 1000$ but we have to load/unload

Take replacement costs into consideration before you sell anything. on average, 2000 dollars adds up quick when replacing items.

DrMachine

10-27-2005, 09:13 AM

Take replacement costs into consideration before you sell anything. on average, 2000 dollars adds up quick when replacing items.

true...this is something I've been looking at...granted the two "expensive" items that are too large are a leather sofa and a custom bed...everything else is prefabricated shelves a prefab/walmart desk and a chest of drawers...

I can replace the bed and sofa for 2 Grand, and just replace the shelves slowly over time (or I suppose I could just take them apart)

gwyllgi

10-27-2005, 09:17 AM

I'd just leave behind what you aren't crazy about taking.

Before I move, I'm selling off the big aquarium I have, because I intend on getting a different sort of fish in a different set up, and I believe i am leaving my couch and sofa behind, my new roommate has a better set that actually matches. my entertainment center really is so much junk, it's been moved three times and is held together by magic, i think.

make sure you label your boxes! it's really annoying to have to go through shitloads just to find something like toilet paper or socks, or the dog food.