http://bedbugger.com/forum/ Bed bug support forums en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:14:58 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-53578 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:06:25 +0000 Aris 53578@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>cilecto - 1 week ago <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52544">&nbsp;&raquo;&nbsp;</a></cite><br /> Staples, some movers' storefronts. Of course, no guarantee that they're not infested. New boxes are made and stored in buildings, with people in them. People who give off CO2 and contain yummy blood.</p></blockquote> <p>For longer-distance moves, bear in mind that the boxes sold by Staples, U-Haul, and local moving companies have thinner, weaker walls than the heavy-duty boxes used by the large national moving companies. In my past experiences in which I used both kinds of boxes, the only boxes that were partially collapsed or were crushed were the ones from Staples and the like. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-53569 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:41:42 +0000 jifjacob 53569@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Printers and offices are also a great source - all those wonderful paper boxes from Kinkos! They also tend to be a good size for packing small/heavy things. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52630 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:16:03 +0000 bedbugdude 52630@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Go to a liqour store, they only have them piled high to the celing, ask the owner manager for some. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52544 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:33:44 +0000 cilecto 52544@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Staples, some movers' storefronts. Of course, no guarantee that they're not infested. New boxes are made and stored in buildings, with people in them. People who give off CO2 and contain yummy blood. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52336 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:13:20 +0000 Nobugsonme 52336@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Free boxes from Craigslist are also potentially infested, like everything else on Craigslist.</p> <p>You can buy boxes from a moving truck rental like Budget, but FreshDirect (if you need the stuff) is a great idea. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52333 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:07:37 +0000 OutOutDarnBugs 52333@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! I actually just stopped by a wine store, a supermarket and a deli, all who said that they'd save boxes for me in the next two days. Woot! I think I'm gonna pick up a few bigger (like wardrobe) boxes from a shipping store, since I have to put my winter coat and a comforter in boxes, and I don't want the box to be too stuffed, but I'm hoping the rest of the boxes can be from food-stores.</p> <p>Ordering a huge Fresh Direct shipment does sound like a good idea now....although I'd have to consume everything before Vikaning... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52330 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:39:33 +0000 Aris 52330@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I guess that depends on how much you consider an arm and a leg to be.<br /> Picking up used boxes could be a way to get a new infestation with something, but I guess if you're just going to gas everything you've packed in them, it won't matter.</p> <p>I've bought new boxes from Uline on a number of occasions in the past through their website. They have a huge range of sizes, including boxes with extra-thick walls. They ship from Pennsylvania, and the boxes usually arrive in NYC the next business day. Their cost per box is lower than most competitors, although the shipping costs do eat into the savings.</p> <p>Another used-boxes option is to look for free boxes on craigslist.<br /> There should be lots available, with all the folks moving this time of year. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52316 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:06:06 +0000 wirehead 52316@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Um... walk down the street anywhere? My last couple of moves, I packed entirely with my neighbors' Fresh Direct boxes. :)</p> <p>Or you can ask at your local liquor store, they often have a lot of nice sturdy boxes that they'd just throw out.</p> <p>Or if you don't want someone's leftovers, umm... order a nice big Fresh Direct order yourself? </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boxes-in-new-york#post-52307 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:16:31 +0000 OutOutDarnBugs 52307@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Now, I know we all shy away from cardboard, due to BBs loving it and what-not, but I'm preparing for a Vikane treatment next week during my move, and I need to pack in cardboard. I was wondering if people in the Manhattan area have a suggestion as to where I could get cardboard boxes without shelling out (another) arm and a leg. Any ideas would be fantastic! </p>