Since 1999, students have relied on Collegeboxes to ship and store their items. At Collegeboxes, we know how important high-quality materials are when it comes to moving out on your own. So, we created a line of signature boxes that are twice as thick as standard moving boxes. That’s a lot of dorm essentials! But just how durable are our signature Collegeboxes? Let’s unpack it.
Does the Durability of a Moving Box Actually Matter?
If you have ever ordered something in the mail and it was damaged when it arrived, it might have something to do with the packaging. Damaged items can be avoided with the right boxes and packing materials. Our moving boxes are built to withstand the wear and tear that can occur throughout the shipping and storage process. Durable moving boxes also allow students to reuse the same boxes the following school year. Here are some reviews of our boxes:
Good Quality // All my stuff came back in good condition, delivered on the right day.
- Jack E.
Simple // Super simple way to make move-in day less stressful and in far fewer trips. Cost is reasonable and well worth it, thank you!
- Michelle N.
What Makes Collegeboxes Durable?
The durability of Collegeboxes comes from their intricate design. Each Signature Collegeboxes® Box has double-walled construction, allowing it to maintain its structural integrity longer and more effectively than a single-walled box. We use the Edge Crush Test, which tests how much pressure a box can take before being crushed, to make sure our boxes can hold up over time and throughout different moves.
Singled-Walled vs. Double-Walled Boxes
Single-walled boxes only have one layer of fluting; this makes them suitable for lighter items, short-term projects, and same-city moves. Double-walled boxes have two layers of fluting, which allows them to handle heavier items without breaking. Double-walled moving boxes can be more expensive, so consider using single-walled moving boxes for lighter items. That said, Collegeboxes offers a great deal on double-walled moving boxes in the Collegeboxes® Supply Kit.
What is Collegeboxes?
Collegeboxes is the industry leader in student moving and storage. We offer multiple services that fit every student’s needs and schedules. Below are our services:
- Storage & Shipping: Ideal for students who want flexibility and convenience for both storage and shipping (away for the summer, study abroad, etc.). Students schedule a pickup date for their belongings, and movers pick up your items right from your dorm room or apartment. Items are then stored in climate-controlled storage, and when students are ready to return to school, we deliver them right back to their door.
- Ship to School: Best for students who want a hands-off move-in experience. We schedule a pickup that is convenient for you. FedEx will pick up your items, and they will be shipped to a U-Haul storage facility by your university. They are temporarily stored until delivery day. Collegeboxes delivers your boxes right to your dorm room on delivery day.
- Direct Shipping: Perfect for students who need to send items quickly from one location to another. We schedule a pickup that is convenient for you. FedEx picks up your items from your home, apartment, or dorm (though you may have to bring your packages to a central pickup location). Your packages will be shipped directly from the pickup address to the delivery address. Make sure to sign up for Collegeboxes for your upcoming semester to make moving easy.
Now that you’ve got the durable boxes, make sure you get the reliable college moving service! Sign up for Collegeboxes and use our services for your next college move.