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When you need a storage unit, it should be game time. You should be ready to go. There should not be any playing around. You have your note pad out, your internet browser open, and you are ready to do business. There are to many times in which people are calling around but they do not need storage for months to come. That is great to plan ahead, but you will have to do the same thing around the time in which you need storage. By the time you need self storage, there are elements that could be different.

 
It is best to shop around for storage as a serious customer. When you call in for prices, it should be time to do business. You should be ready to move in and you should have your plan of action in mind on how to get your belongings to the self storage facility. You are not calling around to get an idea on self storage, you are calling around to figure out who wants your business. Pick up the phone with that mindset.

 
Specials come and go. Just because there was a special when you called a couple of months ago does not mean that it will still be available. For this reason you should not be solely dependant on the special to help you out. Maybe there is something else that you need from the self storage unit. Whether it is great security, location or what not. Ensure that you are not just relying on the special to tell you where you want to rent from.

 
Pretty much anything that you could ever need as far as moving and storage supplies can just be picked up at the store you are renting from. Most storage facilities now pride their selves on being a one stop shop for self storage. So do not bother going to the hardware store looking for a lock or what ever else you need, just visit  your local storage facility to help you out.

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You want to save some money on the self storage unit that you need? Make sure that you pack smartly. Getting the right self storage unit ant the right price is very important. There is no reason to pay more a space if you can fit everything you need into a smaller one. Sometimes it just comes down to comfort. Do you want a little more room to move around when you are in your storage unit? Do you want everything packed tightly so that nothing needs to move? These are all good questions that you need to ask yourself. Here are a couple of tips to help you save some room in your storage unit.

 
If you use the same type of boxes to pack your storage unit, you’ll likely be able to stack them efficiently and securely in the unit. Most storage units are at least eight feet high. So with that kind of height you can stack your boxes pretty high. Do not feel that you are not able to get things up that high. You can bring your own ladder, ask the facility manager for a stool of some kind or just make sure you bring a friend with extra long arms. Utilize all the space that in your storage unit.

 
If you have to visit your storage facility for any reason, ensure that you move everything that you need to the front of your storage unit. This will allow you to pack your storage unit tightly behind the belongings that you need to use. You can still get a smaller unit instead of a larger one because you do not have to move anything else around to get to different items.
Ask the facility manager if they have standard units versus climate controlled spaces. If you are storing short term, nothing is temperature sensitive, or you do not mind the potential change in temperature, go with a standard space and save some money. There is no need to spend the money on climate control storage if you do not need to.

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Yesterday I spoke with a young lady who needed to rent a very small unit just to store some boxes. Naturally I would recommend a 5×5 that would have been perfect. The smallest unit that we had left at the time was a 5×10 storage space, twice the size and obviously it would cost more per month than the 5×5.  Immediately she said it wouldn’t work, it was too big and the monthly cost was a bit much.

 
She was getting ready to hang up when I stopped her by explaining that there was a one dollar to move in special. Whether she rented a 5×5 or 5×10, it would cost the same for one month of rent. The customer was very excited and wanted to rent the space. Of course she was a little skeptical trying to figure out what the loop hole was to this special deal.

 
It is very common for a customer to feel as if the wool is being pulled over their eyes. They do not want to be taken for a fool so they ask a lot of questions until they feel comfortable renting the space. The manager onsite tries to do all they can to assure the customer about the special deal that is being offered. Now of course the customer most likely will still need a lock, pay some sort of administration fee and maybe insurance. Regardless of the possible additional fees, it is still a good value.

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When looking for storage, people often forget that many facilities carry moving and storage supplies.  This can be a huge time saver if you are setting things up at the last minute.  Many people think storage is just that, storage.  This is the common misconception about self storage. It is sure that in the early days of self storage, maybe the facilities did not have everything you needed in the office. The companies were most likely solely looking for storage and that is it.

 
However, most companies now offer a wide variety of boxes, packing supplies, and furniture covers.  Usually, the prices of these items cost less than at a retail store.  This gives self storage an extra layer of convenience.  Not only can you store your things, but everything you might need is right on site whenever you have to have it.  How could it get any better than that?

 
The answer to that question is you cannot. For the average self storage customer who is in a rush to get every thing done on their moving day, they can get everything they need from one place. They do not want to move into a storage unit and then have to leave to go get a lock, box, or any other storage supply they need. They can turn around in the office and grab the lock they need off the wall. Most self storage facilities now are considered to be your one stop shop for storage.

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When you think of storage properties you probably think that storage is their only service. There will be many times when a customer feels that they need to go some where else in order to get the rest of their things needed for self storage. This is not the case. While many just have storage, other facilities have all the moving and storage supplies that you need for storage. Some sites also have a big investment in the moving truck industry. So before you make any decision on which self storage facility you would like to rent from, see if they have all that you need in order to store.

 
As a whole a customer does not want to bother with going to many different places in order to get all their storage needs taken care of. They would rather go to one place to get everything taken care of. Typically when you are looking to store your belongings in a self storage facility, you will need a method to get your belongings to the facility, a lock on the door of your storage unit, and of course an array of boxes. A customer would be very happy if a facility said that they could provide all of those things for them.

 
In order to attract many new self storage customers, they will offer a moving truck for free if you are also getting a storage unit. Depending on the facility and the owner there could be one truck or a number of trucks that are available for the customer to use. The manager of the facility will explain to the customer the different restrictions on the truck so that the customer fully understands the costs.  The manager does not want any issues when it comes to the truck usage so they will have the customer sign a document that states they fully understand.

 
When a facility is able to give the customer everything that they need they seem to want to rent from that facility. When a storage facility is able to be a one stop shop for a customer to rent from, they are ensured to be a success in the self storage industry.

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