Buying a New TV? Keep the Box
If you’re planning an upgrade to a new television, take this advice from the professionals at Andrews Moving & Storage: Do not throw away the box and original packaging materials.
While a giant cardboard box might seem like clutter, it is one of the most effective ways to protect your investment and reduce your moving costs.
Why Original Packaging is the "Gold Standard"
- Custom Protection: Modern flat-screen TVs are incredibly fragile. The original box and molded styrofoam are engineered specifically for your television’s exact dimensions. This provides a level of shock absorption that no blanket or makeshift wrapping can replicate.
- Significant Cost Savings: If you don't have the original packaging, your movers will need to use specialized flat-screen TV boxes or even custom-crate your television to ensure it arrives damage-free. These supplies and the extra labor required to build them will add unnecessary costs to your move. Keeping the original box essentially gives you a "free" custom packing kit for the future.
- Safe "DIY" Transportation: If you choose to move your TV yourself rather than hiring professionals, the original box is the only safe way to transport it. Never rely on wrapping a TV in a blanket or laying it flat in the back of a car; original packaging is designed to keep the screen upright and stabilized.
Our Expert Advice
Even if you aren't planning to move in the next year, keep that box. Life changes quickly, and having the original packaging safely tucked away in an attic or storage space can save you hundreds of dollars and a lot of stress down the road.
Pro-Tip: If you have other leftover boxes, don't rush to the recycling bin!
Check out our Pinterest board for ideas of how to recycle your used moving, electronic, and appliance boxes!