Used Cardboard Boxes Review
Save A Forest Next Time You Move
It was hard to tell they weren't new.
Our reviewerA Smarter Way To Stock Up On Moving Boxes
Used Cardboard Boxes makes a good case beyond convenience: pulling usable boxes out of circulation too early wastes the energy it takes to recycle them, so buying used keeps them in use longer.
Kits are sold by household size, with accessories like packing tape, paper, markers and box cutters bundled in, and prices ranging from $38 for the smallest package up to $427 for the largest.
For a 3-bedroom house with two kids and a storage closet, we compared the 3-bedroom kit at $161 against the 4-bedroom kit at $199, and opted for the larger one for $30 more in exchange for 16 additional boxes plus more tape and paper.
The kit arrived by UPS in two days, and the boxes were genuinely hard to distinguish from new ones, aside from the assorted brand markings that gave away their past lives. Having three consistent sizes, rather than a random mismatched pile, made stacking and loading dramatically easier.
We ended up with a few boxes left over, so the smaller kit might have sufficed, but overall this company nailed the hardest part of moving.
Why We Love It
- Boxes looked nearly indistinguishable from new
- Kits include tape, paper, markers and box cutters, no extra trips to the store
- Consistent box sizing makes stacking and loading easier
- Free shipping, delivered nationwide in 1-2 days
- Reduces waste by reusing boxes that would otherwise be recycled too soon
Considerations
- Sizing the right kit to your move takes a little guesswork
- Visible brand markings are the only giveaway the boxes aren't new
- Ordering more boxes than needed means some go unused
Our Hands-On Review
Figuring out the right kit size was a bit overwhelming at first: with a 3-bedroom house, a large storage closet and two small kids' worth of belongings, we bounced between the 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom kits before choosing the larger one.
The kit shipped nationwide and arrived by UPS in two days, with all products shipping out within 1-2 days of ordering. Everything was packed well and ready to use immediately.
The used boxes were impressively close to new, and the only real evidence of prior use was the mix of brand markings across them. Having three distinct, consistent sizes rather than a random collection made packing noticeably faster.
Consistency Beats Scavenging
Instead of a hundred random-sized boxes scavenged from stores, the kit's three consistent sizes were a good fit for most household items and made stacking dramatically easier.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Are moving a multi-bedroom household
Kits scale up by bedroom count, with a clear jump in box quantity between tiers.
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Want to skip trips to the store for tape and paper
Every kit bundles packing tape, paper, markers and box cutters.
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Care about reducing packaging waste
Buying used keeps boxes out of the recycling stream longer.
A Closer Look
Inside The Two Kits We Compared
Both the 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom kits bundle boxes in three sizes with all the supplies needed to pack.
3-Bedroom/Office Kit - $161
36 Medium, 20 Large, 8 X-Large boxes, 5 rolls of tape, 1 dispenser, 12 lbs packing paper (~200 sheets), 3 markers, 3 box cutters, free shipping
4-Bedroom/Office Kit - $199
45 Medium, 25 Large, 10 X-Large boxes, 6 rolls of tape, 1 dispenser, 15 lbs packing paper (~250 sheets), 4 markers, 4 box cutters, free shipping
Kit Pricing
Kits are priced by household size, ranging from $38 for the smallest package to $427 for the largest.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Smallest Kit | $38 |
| 3-Bedroom/Office Kit | $161 |
| 4-Bedroom/Office Kit (Reviewed)Popular | $199 |
| Largest Kit | $427 |
Good to Know
A Homerun For Stress-Free Packing
Used Cardboard Boxes nails the hardest part of moving, sourcing enough sturdy, uniform boxes, and throws in every packing supply you need along with it.
