PODS rents portable moving and storage containers in 8', 12' and 16' sizes, drops them at your door, and handles local or long-distance moves and storage at PODS Storage Centers.
Prices are quoted per customer, so any discount you get is applied to your own quote rather than a posted rate.
PODS Enterprises LLC says it pioneered portable storage in 1998, and it now serves homes and businesses in the US, Canada and the UK. The containers have steel frames, sit at ground level so there is no ramp to climb, carry tie-down rings for strapping loads, and are locked by the customer alone. Load limits fall as size grows: 5,200 lbs for the 8', 4,700 lbs for the 12' and 4,200 lbs for the 16'.
Around the containers, PODS offers PODS City Service, packing supplies, referrals to local loading help, military moves and car shipping through partners, since vehicles can't travel inside a container. Stored containers can be visited at a Storage Center with 24-48 hours' notice.
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Does PODS offer a military discount?
Yes. PODS lists a discount of up to 10% off for service members.
What payment methods does PODS accept?
Besides credit card, monthly financing is available as moving loans through Acorn Finance.
More about shopping at PODS
Monthly rental
Containers rent by the month, with the first 30 days included and a 30-day billing cycle starting at delivery.
Payment timing
No deposit is taken, and payment is due 7 days before the container arrives.
Cancellation
Cancel by phone; a refund may be issued depending on when you cancel, with the full policy at pods.com/cancel.
Contents protection
Coverage runs from $38.95 a month for $5,000 declared value to $516.95 a month for $300,000.
Weight limits
Maximum loads are 5,200 lbs for the 8', 4,700 lbs for the 12' and 4,200 lbs for the 16'.
Storage visits
You can visit a container at a Storage Center as often as you need at no charge, booked 24-48 hours ahead.
PODS discounts land on a quote, not a shopping cart.
Mention the discount when you book, then review the quote before payment comes due 7 days ahead of delivery.
Service members should raise the military discount up front, since it's worth up to 10% off.
Storage bills in 30-day cycles from delivery, so ask whether a discount covers every month or only the firSt. Contents protection is billed monthly too, which means the declared value you pick adds to every cycle.
If plans change, read the cancellation policy at pods.com/cancel before you call, because the refund depends on timing.
More ways to save at PODS
The right container size can save more than a code.
Weight limits run against length, with the 8' rated for 5,200 lbs and the 16' for 4,200 lbs, so heavy items don't need the biggest box.
Since no payment is due until 7 days before delivery, you can book early without tying up cash.
Choose contents protection to match what you're storing; the $38.95 tier covers $5,000 of declared value.
Acorn Finance loans spread the cost of a long-distance move, though they add no discount.
PODS questions, answered
When do you pay for a PODS container?
PODS takes no deposit. Payment is due 7 days before your container is delivered.
Can a PODS order be canceled for a refund?
Cancellations go through PODS by phone. Whether a refund is issued depends on when you cancel, and the full policy is at pods.com/cancel.
How does PODS monthly pricing work?
Containers rent by the month, and the first 30 days are included in the price. The 30-day billing cycle starts on delivery day.
How much does PODS contents protection cost?
The Contents Protection Option runs from $38.95 a month for $5,000 of declared value up to $516.95 a month for $300,000.
Can a car go in a PODS container?
Cars and other motorized vehicles can't go in a container. PODS refers customers to independent car-shipping partners instead.
Can you visit a container in PODS storage?
Visits to your container at a PODS Storage Center carry no extra charge and aren't limited. Book them 24-48 hours ahead.
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