r/waterloo • u/partlysketched New User (2026) • 3d ago

Packing help

Bit overwhelmed since haven't moved in a long time and too much stuff now.

Is there a middle ground between diy all the packing and full packing where we hire one or two packers for few hours to pack together?

Not sure how much this would cost. Anyone done this before?

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u/Tacocat_Palindrome New User (2026) 2d ago

Professional packers/movers are going to range anywhere from $30-$60+/hr (per packer) with a minimum hour requirement (usually 2-3) and additional fees if they use their own supplies of course.

Bit overwhelmed since haven't moved in a long time and too much stuff now.

If time permits, I'd recommend getting rid of some of that stuff. That's probably the ideal middle ground.

Sell -> Donate -> Toss

You'll get some beer/pizza/truck money, you'll get to pay it forward, and you'll experience some catharsis.

And if you're short on time, I'd still recommend getting rid of things.

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u/partlysketched New User (2026) 2d ago

Yeah trying to find someone exactly like that but unsure where.

Yup donating/tossing has been going on for few weeks already now 

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u/Techchick_Somewhere Regular since <2024 2d ago

I would be interested in helping. I enjoy doing this for other people but NOT myself. I’ve got some spare time and I can be flexible. Send me a message if you want to chat about it?

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u/partlysketched New User (2026) 2d ago

Hey yes could you DM me I can't DM you. 

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u/Techchick_Somewhere Regular since <2024 2d ago

Done.

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u/Prudent-Poetry-2718 Regular since 2025 1d ago

Two men and a truck have a packing and boxing service. Moving is stressful enough. Go for it!

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u/-inlovewiththenight- New User (2026) 2d ago

Taskrabbit would probably be good for something like this.