bargain storage

i'm moving in a few weeks and then again in a few weeks. today i set out to reserve my moving truck and reserve self-storage space.

i initially called the uhaul storage in evanston which is very close to where i will end up in july. i was told that they were super busy and they requested i call back in 5 minutes. i called back in 15 minutes and was put on hold for 10 minutes. i hung up.

i called public storage, got a person right away, she helped me figure out what size storage unit would be appropriate for my things, and went over my various options at the location i preferred (only about an extra 2 miles from my future apartment). THEN, she pointed out that since i only need the unit for about a month, i could take advantage of this offer they had going on. instead of paying $107 +$22 fee for a 5x10 unit or $174 + $22 fee for a 10x10 unit, i could get a 10x 15 unit for $1 + $22 fee. the rate after the first month would be high, but i'm not locked into any contract and as long as i'm out within a month, it's only $23+tax. needless to say, i'm very VERY satisfied with the assistance i got from public storage. hopefully everything else works out alright with them (nobody can guarantee a storage unit until you actually go to rent it, so there is a chance that the 10x15's could all be rented up - but it's as solid a reservation as i'm going to get anywhere).

i also rented a moving truck. much less eventful experience, but the lady was nice and it went smoothly.