Relocating can be an expensive undertaking, causing many people to look for ways to cut costs and save money. Some will even go so far as to consider shipping items to their new address.

So you’re planning to move to a new home? Of course, one of the first things that comes to mind is the gargantuan task of packing all your belongings. Not only does this process take a lot of time and effort, it also entails significant costs. Typically a person can spend up to $200 for packing supplies alone. That’s already a huge chunk of the moving budget!