When moving, it seems like new and unexpected tasks and chores creep up on you endlessly, one after another. And just when you think you’re done, there’s always something else to do. Through Verified Movers you can hire a seriously good squad of movers to help you with quite a few of them. Sadly, though, some tasks are personal in nature and only you can take care of them. This includes deciding whether to get a PO box when you move and actually getting through with it and getting one. But let’s say you’ve already decided that a PO box is something for you. How would you then go about getting one? Keep reading and we’ll give you all the info you need.
A PO box – Should I reconsider?
If you’re thinking about PO boxes, we’ll assume that you’ve already chosen one of the top movers in Louisville for your upcoming move. And now, all that’s left to do is to consider the best and easiest ways to settle in nicely after your move. If this is what you’re currently doing, thinking about a PO box should be on your to-do list for sure. But you might be thinking “Hey Verified Movers, slow down! I’ve already made up my mind about getting a PO box!” And to that, we say “Hold up! Not so fast!” PO boxes cost money but they can also be very useful. That’s why you really need to think about whether you need one before you actually get one. For example, a PO box can be useful if:
- post delivery is tricky where you live
- you want your mail to be extremely safe
- you want to separate your business mail from your personal mail
- privacy is one of your high concerns
There are even more reasons you should rent a PO box, on top of all these. However, a PO box is not for everyone. So it’s better to be sure of what you want and need before you get a PO box after your move.
Now here’s how to actually get a PO box when you move without too much fuss
Still here? That means that you’re serious about getting a PO box when you move. So you should know that just like there are optimal ways to unpack after a cross-country move, there are also optimal ways of finding and renting a PO box. Luckily, we can help you with that.
Work out the deets before all else
PO box is a PO box, right? Well, sure. Any PO box will serve the purpose. However, it’s better to get a PO box and a rental program that actually fits your needs. And you should work out what your needs are before you go hunting for PO boxes. Why? Simply put, doing so will narrow down your search. Think of it this way, if someone was hoping to hire one of the top movers in Memphis that specialize in cross-country moving, they wouldn’t really be searching through heaps of local movers. They could, but they’d just be wasting time. The same applies here. So think things through before you start looking for post offices. It’ll certainly save you time and possibly money.
Finding the best post office for you
If you’re moving from Miami to Seattle, for example, finding a PO box for rent will likely be super easy, barely an inconvenience. And that’s due to the sheer amount of post offices and available PO boxes in Seattle. However, if you’re moving to a smaller town, locating an available PO box will likely be much harder. That’s why you should look up various post offices online and check if they offer what you need. That said, you should make sure that the location you choose is actually convenient. It doesn’t have to be a 5-minute walk from your home, but it certainly should be easy to get to and from.
Snatch that PO box (Before someone else does)
Aside from casually coming up with the world’s click-baitiest title for this section, we are not really kidding. Nowadays most people do want and need PO boxes. And that means that more and more people are struggling to find one. That’s why you should reserve your PO box of choice as soon as you find it. “But how can that be done?”, one might wonder. Actually, very easy. All you have to do is either register online or go do it in person. Keep in mind, though, that you will have to go to the post office regardless of your preferred reservation method. So you might actually find it more convenient to just go there immediately and make a reservation in person.
However, you can only do that if the post office is near your current home, or well, wait until you’ve moved. But, if you opt for an online option, you can reserve your PO Box online, print your reservation confirmation, and then take it to your post office of choice after the move. Doing this will ensure no one steals that PO box from under your nose. Sounds like a safer bet if you ask us!
The PO box saga continues…
Now it’s your turn. We’ve given you all the info you need to get a PO box when you move, and now it’s up to you to take these steps and find a PO box. There’s a long list of things you must do after moving to NYC, Miami, Detroit, Washington, or wherever you’re moving. Sadly, this list will likely be as long as your pre-moving list of tasks. And, if a PO box is something that you want, well, you have to add finding and getting one onto that list. Unless you take care of that before your move, which we strongly recommend you do! So go on and start looking for a PO box. We hope you find the one you like very soon.