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Does anyone know about (or has anyone done) a "self pack"? I had to move out of my house already and all of my belongings are neatly packed up in totes (in a shed at a relatives house). I don't know what packers would do, other than re-pack all of my belongings into other boxes. I've heard that a self-pack might be an option, and I'm thinking that perhaps it could save on costs. Anyone have any information? Thanks!
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IsItFriday? I love your idea, And all the other posters agree that's it's a great way to avoid breakages.

But you main point seems to be to lower costs to avoid the upcomg big tax hit. Am I correct? In that case, I don't think your plan will work.

You are correct; the packers will "repack all of my belongings into other boxes." In other words...See More
Jul 11, 2018
HelpOthers For overseas moves, they often just add paper to your bins and wrap your bins in brown paper if they are sturdy enough- rather than repacking items into boxes.
Jul 12, 2018
HelpOthers Your LQA specifically states that furniture and household help (maid, etc.) should not be included in your rent. Do not rely on this.

If you have downsized to what you really need and don't have any huge king or queen sized boxed springs (that don't split) or wide dressers, you should be fine for housing size. Many people have moved on ba...See More
Jul 12, 2018
IsItFriday? I respectfully disagree with Mary. LQA can include fully furnished apartments or houses.

Sell off your crap on Craig's List and downsize. When you get overseas tell your realtor you want fully furnished accomodation. Your realtor will whine and complain (they don't like to actually work, they just want to churn commissions) but they will g...See More
Jul 12, 2018
haha I have no opinion about the feasibility of using LQA for rental furniture. It's not common but apparently is allowable under some conditions. I will say that furnished houses and apartments would be greatly limited in many/most locations compared to unfurnished housing options. I guess apparently you could rent furniture but that would likely be fa...See More
Jul 12, 2018


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