Oranges in the Kitchen, Bananas go to the bedroom and um… and Coconuts to the living room

Have you ever had to relocate or even move across town, and had to go buy boxes at the local u-haul for $3.00 a box? This can get real expensive real quick and I admit I move myself about every two years now and one of the secrets I've learned to save money is to make real good friends with my local produce manager!

You see, every couple days the produce department gets new boxes of fruit and then they recycle the boxes so they can make room for more boxes of fruit to come in. But, if you talk to the produce manager and tell them that you would like to take those boxes, they won't smash them down for recycling and will save them for you.

The last move we made, we figured out that we saved over $150.00 by making friends with three produce managers at local stores. To me, that was well worth it. So before your next move, head to your local produce department and save yourself some big money!



Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
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10 Comments on Oranges in the Kitchen, Bananas go to the bedroom and um… and Coconuts to the living room

Boxes from the liquor store work well, too, especially the ones with the dividers.  I use those to pack stemware.

03/23/2008 10:48 AM by Lorrie Semler, GRI, e-PRO (Keller Williams)

Todd, Every two years? The packrat in me is shuddering!LOL! When we moved to our new home five years ago I didn't realize how much crap plan too well and ran of boxes. My MOM went behind groceries stores and gas stations dumpster diving for boxes! How can you repay someone for that!LOL!

03/23/2008 10:49 AM by Debbie Malone, RE/MAX, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX 1st Olympic, ABR, e-PRO, ASP)

Yes, I've used the liquor store boxes myself... Also, I've gotten boxes from our local Recycle Center - most of the time, all you have to do is tape them back into boxes from being flattened, and they are as good as new!

03/23/2008 10:53 AM by Jonelle Simons (Windermere Real Estate)

Cute headline! Interesting that you are also a serial mover. Most local agents seem to buy and hold. I'm an anomaly.  It's good to discover others that share similar traits.

03/23/2008 11:06 AM by Vickie Nagy, Realtor, Specializing in San Ramon, Danville & the Tri-Valley! (Empire Realty Associates)

Since my husband 'retired' 20 years ago he has worked part time in department store...we get all the boxes we could ever use this way.  I've never paid a dime for a box...

03/23/2008 11:11 AM by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

Todd, Those are great boxes for moving - if any one lives near a military base sometime you can pick up real moving boxes free from Craigslist after they have completed a military move. Just a thought too.

03/23/2008 12:05 PM by Jo Soss | Bremerton WA Real Estate (Skyline Properties, Inc.)

Todd, that is some great advice. I wish I had thought of that before I moved back to Atlanta. I spent over a $1000 in box supplies.

03/23/2008 12:17 PM by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)

Todd...the ol' liquie libation stare is also a good spot to look....

03/23/2008 12:19 PM by William Feela Whispering Pines Realty (Whispering Pines Realty)

I like to use file storage boxes.  They are very inexpensive, extremely strong and a good size so my wife doesn't pack so much that I kill myself trying to carry them.  I buy them in bulk from Office Max or Office Depot when the have them on sale.

03/23/2008 04:27 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Hi Todd, I was going to say exactly what Lorrie started off with. I always get the divided boxes for my stemware...oh yeah, somebody already told you that. Hum. I will remember the produce boxes though. I am due to move again in the next nine years. Tee-hee. Later in the rain~Deb

03/25/2008 10:00 PM by Deb at Brooks Prime Properties

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