Rent A Son

I can't stop telling people what a great experience this was. I initially was flustered at the high price & restrictions on moving items (boxes & lots of padding), but when the day came, the team that showed up was: a) strong!; b) extremely pleasant (the team leader just turned 30 and has been to 30+ countries...makes the convo easier when you're between loads); c) very accomodating. We spent a week boxing and wrapping as much as we could, but were still worried about the various odds and ends. The team not only came with an abundance of extra cardboard and furniture blankets, but with a willingness to just get the job done. In fact, they were probably more determined than I would have been on my own.

I could probably have managed similar work over double the time for half the cost (rent movers, rent own van, etc.), but getting it done in 1 go and the COMPLETE lack of effort was worth every nickel.