PODS® Reviews
We have not had our PODS moved from our home yet to get into transit but thus far the experience has been exceptional. The PODS website is easy to make changes to and the customer service support is excellent. We selected PODS because we heard so many good things about the support and it's all true.
This was a horrible experience, the date that I was set for got moved not once, but twice the first being because of a "computer glitch" which sent my container to the wrong location. Then delayed in transportation, now a week later after causing me to be billed for a cancellation fee for the movers there has been no communication regarding any aspect of trying to make this right.
We rented and filled two POD containers, they transported both across the country and stored them in a facility close to where we were moving until our home was completed. They delivered the containers safely and placed them exactly where we wanted them. The drivers in both states were excellent and really know they job!
It was my first time using PODS container for a long distance move. From beginning to end the experience was excellent. The reps on the phone were very helpful, every time I called, and their quote didn't change after the job was done. When it came the time of delivery and pick up, in both locations, the drivers called ahead (this is an excellent practice when you leave in an apartment complex, so you can be there when driver arrive to let them know where to put the container). There was no waste of time, and both drivers knew what they were doing, super nice, and patient. Moving is a stressful time but they made me feel at ease. I couldn't be happier! I recommend this company.
Went over the top to accommodate us in getting our container picked up so we did not have another month to pay for rental. Stuck to posted drop off/pick up times. Stored our container securely while we waited 3+ weeks to move in. Our items arrived safe after their 600 mile journey. Would highly recommend them for any move.
Chaos start to finish. They have an oddly distributed system that might work on paper, but reality was a different story. Scheduling errors - including wrong locations happened more than once. I had a complicated move across three states and back two after two months. On the second leg, their billing software cached eleven emails to me saying payment wouldn't go through (gas prices took it up about $1000) from the first leg of trip. My calling to double check on where it was supposed to be was the only thing that saved me from complete catastrophe. I was able to solve it with a different form of payment in moments, but days had gone by in the meantime. The "home" page I'm supposed to be able to work from didn't indicate a problem - it was sheer luck that I inquired. That issue was resolved by one incredible PODs person. The ONLY person who seemed to understand the whole system and who gave a damn. After that, the days and times they said they would deliver were not honored, causing me to have to reschedule my movers twice. And then they dropped it in the wrong spot, a full 8 hours earlier than expected. A spot that required a permit. I would NEVER use this service again and caution anyone to think twice about it - especially if you are making a long distance move.
PODS has been great to work with for our out of state move. We have had to adjust our schedule several times and everything has been handled smoothly and all our questions answered. I have used the online tool to make changes as well as spoken to a representative and used online chat. Both channels worked well. Be sure to compare costs of the 8” and 16” container for long distance moves. Drivers have been polite and professional maneuvering the large containers in our driveway without a lot of extra room.