Where to Get Moving Boxes 

Moving boxes will always be one of the most important aspects of moving over which you have complete control.  No matter whether you are moving across town, to another city, to another state, or to another country, which moving boxes you use is always an important decision not to be taken lightly.  People who believe that any old cardboard box is a suitable moving box don't value their belongings very highly!  GetMovingBoxes.org has informative articles that will help you buy the right boxes for moving at the right price.
 
It is always best to buy moving boxes if you can afford them instead of using second-hand boxes. New boxes are much less likely to burst open as they are lifted repeatedly and knocked around by the movers.  Also, packing your clothes into new boxes instead of used ones makes it more likely that your clothes won't "smell funny" or have bug eggs on them. But that doesn't mean that you absolutely have to buy moving boxes. You can ask your friends and family if they have good boxes that they can give you or lend to you. Most of the time, they will say yes and there is a high chance that you will be able to get moving boxes from them that are clean and sturdy.
 
If your family and friends can't provide you with good free moving boxes, you should be careful of other sources for free boxes. Before accepting any moving boxes that other people offer to you, examine the moving boxes thoroughly.  Inspect them for any holes or tears that could cause the boxes to break open during the moving process.  Also, be sure to inspect the insides of the boxes for any stains or odors that might be transmitted to your stuff. 

Also, there is another reason to buy moving boxes and that is when you buy you can determine the size and strength of the boxes.  When you are making do with used moving boxes, you have no control over the moving boxes you are given, so examine these boxes carefully to determine whether they are big enough and strong enough for your purposes. Even when moving boxes are free, they still need to be the right size. Don't just take everything that's free; make sure the moving boxes are what you need before accepting them.  

If you are going to buy moving boxes, either because you can't find good used ones or you just prefer new boxes for moving, then be sure to look at packages of moving boxes. They are a lot cheaper than buying individual moving boxes.  Just make sure the boxes in the package are the size and strength that you need for your move.   

Finally, don't buy custom moving boxes unless you have items that won't fit into an ordinary moving box, because custom moving boxes are more expensive than regular moving boxes.  On the other hand, if you do have an oddly shaped item, or one that is very heavy or very fragile, then buying custom moving boxes may be worth the cost.  Be sure to read our article on custom moving boxes.

Tips on Where to
Get Moving Boxes

Tip 1: If possible, buy your boxes for moving from a place that sells recycled boxes. You will usually pay less than if you bought the same moving boxes from a local mover.  The best part is that sometimes you can return the boxes to the store when you're through and get some of your money back.

Tip 2: When you want free moving boxes, stay away from grocery stores as a source because their boxes frequently have mositure from produce spoilage and sometimes their boxes have bug eggs.  Two good places to get free moving boxes that are clean and strong are car dealerships and car parts stores, such as AutoZone.