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Bay · 04-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Our D is a freshman from the other coast. I debated as you are about the best course of action, and decided to pre-purchase and pack everything (even down to the light bulbs and quarters). We then checked 50-lbs (max) per piece luggage (weighed on our bathroom scale) and shipped the rest via U.S. mail - which arrived prior to move-in day. She did not take a refrig or futon (bought a futon together with roomies later).

This made move-in day a snap. No parking or shopping issues at all. We found the novelty of the day exhausting enough so we were grateful not to have to find our way around a new city to shop for bedding, etc.

04-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#3
Bay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Threads: 18 Posts: 1,150	Our D is a freshman from the other coast. I debated as you are about the best course of action, and decided to pre-purchase and pack everything (even down to the light bulbs and quarters). We then checked 50-lbs (max) per piece luggage (weighed on our bathroom scale) and shipped the rest via U.S. mail - which arrived prior to move-in day. She did not take a refrig or futon (bought a futon together with roomies later). This made move-in day a snap. No parking or shopping issues at all. We found the novelty of the day exhausting enough so we were grateful not to have to find our way around a new city to shop for bedding, etc. Last edited by Bay : 04-20-2008 at 05:48 PM.