PODS® Reviews
I relocated myself (not work); what a logistical nightmare - not! PODS was the answer to untangle my web. My job was a little more complicated because I ordered a second unit after booking the first, so I had 2 different job numbers. That got a little complicated with scheduling; especially using the online feature. I had to call to get things right and feel confident. Once I had someone on the phone, problem solved. They listened to me and I felt truly heard. The reason for the 4 vs. 5 star is due to multiple PODS coordination; if it were only 1 POD, I am confident it would've been a 5 (and I would not have had to pick up the phone). Great overall job with the drop off and pick up on both ends of my move (4 experiences in 1 move)!
This system of moving household goods is the best chance at not having damage when you need to utilize storage as part of your move. I was happy with the results. However, on the receiving end, I was not prepared for the mobility restrictions of the Podzilla. On this end, I had all the clearances required by company policy but the container still was not able to be placed in the reserved spot. That was disappointing.
We had an issue with the door not opening when our hired unloading helpers arrived. The had delivered it in such a way that it was on a down hill slant. The Mattress was pushed against the door and jammed it. We could not get it open.We had to reschedule the help and pay a $160.00 cancellation charge. Two days later the Pods people showed up. They said if the pod door was damaged we would have to pay for it. Then they loaded it up and turned it around. The door opened. What I would suggest is the following. during the set up for the pods delivery to our new home, they asked if we wanted the door of the pod to be facing our home. They did not say anything like" if the slope of your driveway is down to the house it could cause the items to slide down and jam the door, we recommend that your face it the other way. They did say in there website that they would not be able to deliver on a hill. Our driveway is not super slanted, it is very long with lots of options for flatter parking. Anyways it all ended up ok, no damage. It was frustrating to have to pay extra and to wait two more days to unpack as we were living in an empty house....I would reccomend that you make sure the pod is delivered in a way that things wont shift...you should also tie everything down as they suggest( we did this) I would also suggest the the Pods people really emphasize this issue a little more. If the driver saw it was too much of an angle just park in a better spot. AS I looked for solutions online, I found that this is an ongoing problem, lots of people cannot open the door upon delivery. Other than this I found them good.
Very disappointed with PODS! We still had to get a UHaul trailer to hitch on the back of Hubby's truck to get all of out things from Florida to South Carolina! When we discussed the issues with the Representative she lied to us & then only communicated via another Representative! This was my first & last time every using them & wouldn't recommend them to my enemies! We ended up having to get two separate hotels! One because the company they recommended to load us milked the damn clock & we were to tired to get right on the road & then too tire when we got to our storage in Summerville & was too tired to drive the last two miles after rearranging our storage unit & putting all of the items in storage!
the only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star is the fact that you have no control on the time of delivery on the scheduled day of delivery. This makes it impossible to schedule mover help with pod delivery. If there is an option to have the pod dropped the day before it is definitely the better option.
The PODs people were all on time, courteous, and contacted us ahead of time to say they were on the way. We were contacted via text and email about all thed steps on the way. I would recommend PODs. Having gone through the process from beginning to end with PODS, I STRONGLY recommend calling versus using the website. In fact, DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE TO BOOK: CALL!!!!! Too many questions unanswered on the website. However, when we called, the person on the other end answered all our questions, walked us through the process, and booked everything for us! We knew exactly what we were ordering, dates, locations, dates, and costs. EXCELLENT 1:1 customer service!
POD arrived on site (Seattle) on time. Very friendly. They picked it up on time and delivered to my Tampa location on time. I did have some issues with the delivery where my dashboard kept losing my shipping date request, had to call in multiple times to get that fixed. I also requested access to my POD months in advance, then double checked weeks in advance. The day of, I was told there was nothing on the schedule for me. I explained my situation and they were able to fit me in. I think the back and forth of delivery dates and access dates is the only reason why they didn't get a 5-star rating from me. Note, we just barely fit everything into our POD after breaking down most of the furniture and getting rid of a bunch of furniture. I think their sizing suggestions are a bit off.
