I found A Smart Move while searching for packing materials and the alternative to cardboard boxes was very appealing. I spoke with Lindsay (the owner) to decide on what I needed and placed my order easily on the website, though Lindsay also offered to do that for me over the phone if I preferred. The website also had lots of useful articles with great advice for moving in general - hopefully I don't have to do this again in a hurry, but I'll check back here if I did. Drop off was a little later than scheduled, and pick up a little earlier - the latter actually suited me better. Large laundry bags and wardrobe boxes were worth it - even the movers like the wardrobe boxes because they could slide them on the carpet. I'm one person, moving contents from a two bedroom home. I have a lot of heavy books and vinyl and was careful not to overpack the crates. Combined with kitchenware and awkward shaped items, I really needed another 15 crates - instead, I emptied a dozen and moved a second load of 'stuff' days later. So if you haven't been diligent about clearing out and/or have lots of packable items that are heavy, you may want to consider ordering more boxes than the guidance offers. The dolly was helpful for storing empty boxes, but once they're full and stacked, I found it less useful without a brake to keep it in place. Definitely won't be going back to cardboard anytime soon. read more

The boxes made moving much more bearable. The movers loved the boxes as it allowed them to take more per trip, and they could use the dolly for most everything. When we finished our move, nothing was broken and it was very easy to find everything. read more

These boxes made my life so easy. We bought a house and dreaded all the crappy boxes and tape and stuff. My husband found these guys and we thought it'd be worth a shot. So we called, they dropped of a ton of green boxes right when they said they would, and picked them up right when they said they would. These boxes are stackable, and they have an easy close lid. We got em for three weeks. Very reasonable cost! Thank you so, so much. read more

Made my packing easy, my move shorter and ended up saving me money on moving costs. Less hours needed to move = less money to pay the moving company! Totally worth it read more

This was an easy way to get containers for my move that were durable, stackable and recyclable. Scheduling was easy. A smart move delivered the containers to the living room of the place I was moving or of, and picked them up from my garage and living room in my new place. Much easier than buying a bunch of boxes I had to put together and then break down and dispose of. read more

Smart Move is a brilliant idea. Took much of the hassle and dread of moving, finding/buying boxes, tape.. Breaking down the boxes and so on. Smart Move was efficient, straightforward, timely and really nice too. Make your move alot easier and organized (think: perfect stacking in the moving truck!) Thanks again guys! read more

On your next move, please do yourself a favor and forget about messing around with possibly termite infested cardboard boxes and hire A Smart Move to provide you with extremely convenient and easy to open stackable bins to make packing and the mover's job go very smoothly. The staff was very professional and flexible in terms of rental dates. My girlfriend and I moved recently from Pacific Beach to Encinitas and had a great experience using the service. An additional hidden benefit is if you are renting bins for a fixed amount of time, that offers extra motivation to finish unpacking and not have boxes sitting in the corner for weeks or months. You will not be making a mistake by hiring A Smart Move! read more

I can't say enough good things about this company! Why would anyone ever want to deal with boxes and tape ever again when you can have these genius crates delivered and picked up at your door? They are super roomy, clean, easy to close, stackable & they even give you stickers to put on the side of the box for labeling along with dollies to roll several crates at a time. Lindsay and her team were always quick to respond and provided amazing customer service. They went out of their way to accommodate my extra requests and even handled their van breaking down on the day of pick-up without any hiccups or disturbance to us. As Realtors, we see a lot of people stress during the moving process, so we won't hesitate to recommend A Smart Move to all of our clients. Thank you for making our move easier!! read more

Using the box rental service offered by A Smart Move saved me a tonsof time and effort and made my move so much easier. I was sick and tired of cardboard boxes, I do not have the time to assemble and discard them. They even provide a little cart to wheel the boxes around. My wife loved the wardrobe box. They delivered and picked-up the equipment promptly. Using the stackable, rugged boxes helped me save my most valuable ressource: time. read more

Great concept, great service and great people. I reached out to A Smart Move a few weeks before my move and opted for the 50 boxes for our 2 bedroom house. We had the boxes for three weeks, which was plenty of time to get things packed up and then unpacked after the move. Delivery was on-time and very easy since I didn't even need to be home when they delivered. The boxes are high quality and eliminate the hassle of having to assemble tons of cardboard boxes. The day before the scheduled box pick-up we were surprised with the slightly early arrival of our first child. Martine was completely understanding and gave us a few extra days as a "birthday present". Communication was excellent the entire time - I 100% recommend using A Smart Move for your next move. Tip: Label the boxes with a piece of paper and masking tape while you are packing. It makes unloading much easier/faster. read more

I have moved far too many times and felt awful about all of the boxes I have gone through, even though I recycle them. I found A Smart Move on Craigslist. Lindsay answered all of my questions and was able to provide a MUCH better rate than her competition. This was the easiest move ever. The boxes fit everything I had, the pick ups were easy AND my moving company LOVED how easy they were to move.. which shaved a lot of time off the move. I would highly recommend this company. read more

The boxes were great! Not having to buy cardboard boxes and find a way to dispose of them was great. The boxes are easy to use and made moving a snap. I highly recommend using them for across town moves. read more

This is the best thing we've done when moving! They delivered the boxes on time, picked them up when done. Lindsay totally worked with me on keeping them a little longer, and I appreciated it so much. Packing was faster, the movers loved having the sturdy, one size plastic crates, nothing broke and i didn't have to break down the boxes and wonder what to do with them. Thank you Lindsay!!! read more

A Smart Move worked out quite well for our move! Response and box delivery & pick up was excellent. Boxes were ordered last minute, and Lindsay able to drop off half the order same day (NOTE: I probably got a little lucky on my delivery response, as it certainly depends on they're delivery/pick-up schedule, but in any case they are very helpful and accommodating). As other reviewers have mentioned, they boxes are a good size for most items, (DVD players, home entertainment systems, clothes, blenders, dishes and glasses, books, etc. all fit with ease, (However, these aren't "large totes" so if you have larger items, you may have to find some other packaging means...). But all in all, the sturdiness and 'stackablity' of these totes was a great way to move. Stack 5-6 of these and line them up in your front room or garage makes transferring them to the truck is super easy... AND THEY PROVIDE YOU WITH A WHEELED FURNITURE MOVER to make moving stacks of totes quick and easy. They also rent Wardrobe Boxes (3) boxes for 2 weeks was $15, which is cheaper than buying some as far as I found), which I don't they advertise too much, so you might have ask about them. read more

What a genius idea! No more buying and hauling boxes home with paper and bubble wrap in tow. The bins were delivered with everything I needed, perfect! Packing was a dream and I didn't have to worry about boxes getting crushed when stacked. The movers enjoyed the consistent size, making packing the truck a breeze. After unpacking, I simply waited for my pick up - no boxes to break down and recycle or try to donate. It's good for the person moving and good for the environment! Love it and have been telling everyone I know about A Smart Move! Lindsey, your company gives super customer service as well - thank you! read more

I can't begin to tell you how amazing this service is -- it's that good. No mess, no hunting for moving boxes, no tape, no mismatched box sizes. The santitized green boxes were delivered to my door, I loaded them, stacked them, moved some of them myself and left the rest for the movers. Those I moved myself were easily unloaded and brought back to my home for easy reloading. They easily interlock on top so no need to seal them. They also offer bubble wrap (which I used) and paper (which I did not and returned and got a refund). They offer couch, chair and mattress covers as well. I definitely used the mattress covers. Lindsay is amazing to work with. read more

What a wonderful service. The containers were delivered to my front door along with a dolly. They were light weigh, easy to close and stack, and an all around life saver. Then, a week later, they were picked up at my new front door. It couldn't have been easier and I recomment A Smart Move wholeheartedly. read more

I've used these type of boxes in the past in Chicago and they make local moves so easy. I would literally load a bunch boxes, use the dolly to transport to my car, load the car, drive to the new place and unload the boxes. So easy. Will definitely use again. read more

We ordered boxes from A Smart Move because when we had moved one year earlier I remembered what a pain in the a** putting cardboard boxes together-- and tearing them apart was.. PLUS all that waste can't be good for the environment, so we decided to try something new. I am so glad we did, moving really is easier with these types of boxes. A Smart Move dropped them off and picked them up so all we had to focus on was packing. read more

Outstanding service, we didn't move, we remodeled. I knew cardboard boxes were not the answer, so I tried a Smart Move. They worked excellent! Lindsay and the crew delivered and picked up exactly as promised and the cost was very reasonable. I recommend highly! read more

I would recommend A Smart Move to anyone! I was a first time customer and it's the only way to move, period. They are flexible and accommodating and using these boxes makes moving 100x easier--no more collecting cardboard for weeks leading up to a move. You won't regret it. read more

Boxes were dropped to my house the day I called, they were clean, and easy to use. There were even labels included so I could mark what was in each box. When I was done with them they were picked up. No hassle. It was great not to have to deal with scouring the malls for boxes or finding a neighbor who had just moved. The boxes stacked well so they took up less room in my house while I was packing. I would definitely recommend A Smart Move to anyone who wants affordable and convenient boxes to help their move (or remodel) go smoothly and easily. read more

A Smart Move is the best way to move. Forget the boxes and packing tape, these recyclable (and pre-sanitized) bins, clothing/wardrobe boxes, & laundry bags are delivered to your old address and picked up from your new address. All you have to do is schedule the times for drop off and pick up. You pick the time in which you want to keep the bins to pack for your move and it also gives a deadline to have your things unpacked by the pick up date you choose. A Smart Move made our move so much easier. I have already recommended to any friends about to move. I'd recommend getting the damage waiver (just in case). Stacking 10 bins high and putting them on a dolly was super helpful too. I put in my initial order and ended up ordering more and scheduled the pick up dates a few days later than the first so that I had more time to unpack. Lindsay and her staff were very helpful and accommodating as well. You'll be happy you used A Smart Move. read more

I have used these bins and wardrobe boxes in New York and was thrilled to find the same service offered in San Diego! Lyndsay was very nice to work with and the distribution and pick up of the bins were very timely and efficient. The bins were clean and very easy to pack and stack...the moving company was so thankful they had to move bins instead of crumbling boxes. I highly recommend this easy, efficient and clean way to move your items. read more

Great service! I've used a smart move a couple times now. There's never any leftover cardboard, no packing tape, and the boxes are really durable so nothing ever breaks. I would definitely recommend smart move to anyone that wants a stress-free move. read more

Fantastic service. Makes moving easy. They deliver and pick up the boxes when you are finished moving. No need to worry about buying dozens of boxes and then having to get rid of them. This is environmentally friendly. Great concept already recommending them to everyone I know. read more

Excellent experience! Lindsay was very helpful in determining how many boxes I needed and how long I should rent them for. Her recommendations were perfect. The boxes were dropped off at my old house then picked up at my new one. No time wasted collecting random cardboard boxes, taping them up, and breaking them down, or money lost by buying boxes I'd be recycling in a few weeks anyway. The movers loved working with them and the boxes protected all my items. I would definitely recommend A Smart Move to anyone about to move. read more

This is one of the only companies in San Diego that offers this. Renting their bins made moving so much easier. NO more driving to Crate and Barrel to dumpster dive for boxes. Using these boxes eliminated time and stress finding, taping up boxes and having to dispose after the move, we all know how much trash you accumulate during a move so its another thing not to think about. Lindsay and Martine were personable and very responsive to my needs even when I made a last minute change. I'll definitely use them again... read more

It was a pleasure doing business with Lindsay and a Smart Move. She was accommodating to the scheduling of our office move which was a moving target and then afforded a few extra days for us to unpack the cartons. This was a cost effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly (alternate to corrugated) way to move! read more

The boxes were perfect. It made moving so much easier not dealing with putting boxes together, then breaking them down and discarding them. Better choice for the environment too. The ladies at A Smart Move are very accommodating and so great to work with. Way better than cardboard boxes. They're in and out. No extra mess to deal with once everything's put away. read more

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND USE THESE BOXES. I'm writing this review because we had such a great experience using A Smart Move's eco-friendly moving boxes. They made our family's move immeasurably easier for ourselves and also for the movers we hired. We move very frequently (about once every 1.5-2 years) and I like to do the packing myself because it allows me to purge the junk we all accumulate. In the past, the absolute worst part of our moves was dealing with cardboard boxes: lugging them into our house, taping them, stacking them and worrying that they would cave in or get crushed, not being able to open them again once they're closed, dealing with all of the leftover mess of boxes after we unpack, etc. These eco-friendly boxes solved all of these problems and were the same or cheaper in price than us buying the cardboard ones. We could also use them for our dishes and breakables without worrying that the box would get punctured. Most of our stuff fit in the boxes and the few odd-sized items that didn't were dealt with by our movers. I'm not affiliated or paid by this company in any way, I'm sincerely a happy customer. read more