The Other Box

I had a flood in an apartment in an old building, and had to move at very short notice into another apartment in the same building because the (rather poorly maintained) walls and under-carpet flooring started to mold. I'd seen The Other Box's card at Jack Mormon Coffee Company, and hate wasting cardboard boxes, so after figuring that I would probably save money on boxes while being green, I sent them an email. Sara responded within a few hours, explained their service and pricing, was very friendly and supportive in a difficult time for me, and gave me advice on how many boxes I would need. The boxes were delivered with care at the exact date and time I ordered them. I was very slow in unpacking, and they were generous in allowing me to keep them an extra week. When they picked them up, again exactly when I asked, they were ready to charge me little if nothing extra, but because their service was outstanding I insisted on paying them the normal $40 additional fee. The Other Box provides large, sturdy plastic boxes with cleverly designed interlocking top flaps and slots for index cards to allow you to label the boxes on their sides; they also provide the index cards and plastic zip ties to 'lock' the boxes for security and safety and sell biodegradable bubble wrap and other packing supplies. My friends and I were able to move almost all of them myself with a dolly. The only downside--which was an upside in my case--is that having to return the boxes will strongly encourage you to completely unpack after moving, which is always one of my weak points. Because I needed to store some things in anticipation of another move I did buy about 5 U-Haul boxes, but using The Other Box not only saved me money but let me avoid the hassle and expense of buying, hauling and disposing of a ton of cardboard boxes. In addition, I got to do good by using a local company and making it a green move. I have recommended the company to numerous friends and will continue to do so.