PODS® Reviews
I used PODS because they are a well-known name in the moving industry. Never Again. We moved from Florida to Texas. The day our container was scheduled to be delivered, PODS called to tell us the truck broke down in Mobile, AL. Instead of sending another truck to pick up my container, they let it sit in Mobile, AL, with the broken down truck, for over a week, waiting for the truck to be repaired. To make matters worse, instead of being honest and telling us our container was stranded in Mobile, every time we called (yes, we had to keep calling them. They couldn't be bothered to call us to update us on our late delivery), they at first told us the truck was repaired the day after our scheduled delivery and was delivered to the local PODS facility; and that it would be delivered to our new home the next day (2 days late - I was okay with that), then when that day rolled around and still no container - they said the delivery wasn't scheduled in the system so the earliest they could get it to us was 3 days later. That's when I got angry. Then the day before the latest scheduled delivery, we found out that the the truck was STILL IN MOBILE, AL! The local PODS facility gave us the number to the Resolution Dept and FINALLY, someone started calling us back and keeping us updated. Of course, it's all excuses of why they couldn't get another truck to pick up the containers instead of letting them sit in a auto repair shop for over a week. We finally got our container over a week late. I would never use PODS again, and I absolutely would NEVER recommend them to anyone.
Overall, I had a good experience with the PODS storage container. There were a couple of small issues. The container was delivered incorrectly the first time, but they fixed it for free. Then on the 2nd drop off, the dates got mixed up and they almost delivered the POD too early (before I actually owned the new home I was moving into). Even though the professional movers did their best to tie everything down, the contents still shifted a three or four small items broke. The customer service was excellent and they took care of every problem that they could. I would still highly recommend the PODS service, it was very good.
This is the second time I've used PODS. The first was to move from Boston to Portland, OR, in the middle of winter, and they did a great job, despite the fact my delivery was delayed because the truck carrying my POD had a gasline freeze somewhere in Idaho. Not their fault. This most recent move from Portland to San Diego was not quite as smooth. PODS lost my gypsy moth form while I was en route, and it wasn't easy to straighten out. Then I stored the containers for 2 months while looking for a place to live in San Diego, and that worked out well. Basically, I'm pleased with their service, their drivers are incredibly pleasant and competent, and I would use them again for any long-distance move.
I love the POD service I received. I am putting my items in storage indefinitely, as I am going to be traveling for several years. The POD is a great system and the driver was very helpful and efficient. I love that I did not have to be home to have the POD picked up. I can't say enough about the great service. I would recommend the POD for anyone who needs safe, reliable storage of their items.
We used PODS to pack and move us from Washington State to California. Then we used them again to move us from one apartment to another and to keep some items in storage for a number of months. This storage POD was just emptied. They are the best movers/storage company we have used and we highly recommend them.
When I got an email telling me my order was cancelled, and I know I didn't cancel, I called and spoke to a very helpful young lady, after first talking to a man who was not willing to help me, I was on the phone with this young lady for almost two hours. There was a mix up in my order, no one bothered to call me and tell me my card was rejected they just cancelled the order" ; she stayed on the phone with me until she had resolved the problem. My only question is why am I paying $395 each for one 16ft and one 12 ft container. I was told the 12ft would be $177
On time. Sent lots of emails with updates. Need to include more info in the emails sent ie delivery info. Doesnt include where the POD is being delivered. Would be good to know that it is being delivered to their storage facility or a specific address. You call and get placed on hold for 15 plus minutes ...... Also my entry door two sliders were bent. I had to use skinny luggage locks as that is all that the damaged door sliders would allow. They should check that the door locks havent been stressed before delivery to new job site or offer free insurance if not able to be secured as usual. The guys packing my POD were surprised that it was like that on delivery and wasnt fixed before it was sent to me.
