We compared ABF's Relocube with U-Haul's U-Box container and, of course, Pods. The Pods product was much more expensive and not as responsive as the other companies. U-Haul's U-Box was less expensive, but ABF matched prices. The U-Box is made of chipboard and covered with an orange tarp and does not seem very sturdy, where ABF's Relocube is made of all metal and seals tightly. The Relocube is more secure and waterproof. Also, it appears that it would hold up better in an accident.
We were able to arrange to have the Relocube stay at the house in Mesa, AZ for a few weeks before pickup and delivery to ABF's NJ Carlstadt Terminal, for secured onsite storage of our personal items (about one room of furniture: dining room table, buffet, 6 chairs, 12 large paintings, an antique trunk, 15 boxes and still had room for the washer and dryer) that we wanted to keep during an estate sale and to ensure the house sale was going to go forward. It was also nice to be able to verify that the Relocube was watertight.
The delivery of the Relocube was on time to the house, and the driver removed it from the trailer and placed where we wanted on our driveway using a forklift (it was too tall to put inside my garage). The Relocube appeared brand new and was clean, and had no odor. They picked up the Relocube on the date arranged and delivered to to NJ Terminal in 3 days, earlier than the 5-8 business days indicated. We were not in NY yet, but this was no problem. ABF arranged for us to pickup at our convenience.
We had contact with ABF to schedule everything, for delivery, for pickup, and when it was delivered to the Terminal. Each Agent was helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. When we opened the Relocube in NJ, there was only one painting that was out of place (but not damaged) and that was because we did not secure it. The whole experience was painless, as expected and as agreed. Could not ask for more, especially for the price, under $1750 the exact same as the estimate.