I was so naïve about how easy it would be to move to Alaska. My move was included in my contract and all of my stuff was in a 10 x 10 storage unit. I assumed I would just ship my stuff and it would be there in 2 weeks. I was so wrong!
Texas to Alaska is considered to be an international move which means my stuff is loaded into a special container that is driven to Washington and then shipped to Alaska. Moving quotes were based on weight. Trying to get a hold of these companies and scheduling “in home” estimates was a nightmare. Some of the companies required a physical inspection of my storage unit which really meant they physically looked at it and then just put my dimensions into a formula to come up with a weight and price. The weight and price estimates where so far apart. Some guessed 2,000 lbs and others up to 4,000 lbs. It was a little concerning since I was being charged per 100 lbs.
In addition to the wild guesses of price and weight, no one could guarantee a delivery date. The companies gave me a 3 to 5 week window for delivery. How can it take 5 weeks for delivery? I could drive there in 8 or 9 days. The price to ship my stuff was also unbelievable high. If this was not a paid move, I would be arriving in Alaska with only a suitcase.
With all my frustrations, I ended up going with U Pack. They were they only moving company who did not based it on weight and could guarantee it in 11 to 13 business days for a fair price.
There were a lot of other scheduling stressors with this move. My move date is actually over multiple days since I don’t know when my stuff will actually arrive. I had to schedule utilities, deliveries and pickups around an estimated move date while I wait around in Alaska for my all of my stuff hoping I get my bed soon so I don’t have to stay hotel for too long. 
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