Moving is not easy; it takes time, money and a lot of physical and mental effort. When humans get tired, we sometimes make funny and weird mistakes that others can learn from.
Weird Items Left Behind
A turtle in a box:
A person moving accidentally packed up a pet turtle with some books, and therefore the poor turtle was almost transported to the new house in a moving box.
A jar of human ashes:
Real estate agents report finding urns with human ashes in them in homes they are trying to sell. Humans might “forget” their deceased loved ones in urns because it is emotional to deal with.
Hidden cash:
Movers forget the cash they stashed away in unusual places, such as inside books or the bottom of drawers.
Rotten food and trash:
Some articles report that movers throw everything in a box when packing up, including spoiled food and trash.
Plants:
An overwhelming number of people moving forget to take their plants with them, leading to abandoned greenery.
Live animals:
A person found an elderly dog that had been left behind by the previous owner. Other bizarre discoveries have included forgotten children and false teeth.
Secret compartments:
A few new home owners discover secret passages and compartments that the previous residents built into their homes.
Strange Packing Blunders
Improperly packed valuables:
Instead of putting irreplaceable valuables in a safe essentials box, people have been known to simply toss them into a box with random items, risking damage or theft.
Overpacking boxes:
Some movers will pack so much into a single box that it becomes impossibly heavy. On the flip side, some have under-packed, leaving fragile items unsecured.
Packing without a plan:
Some movers packed boxes so haphazardly they couldn’t find their essentials for days after arriving at their new home.
Odd Logistical Errors
Forgetting to update addresses with the post office:
Some movers forget to notify the post office of their new address and the mail is delivered to the old house for months.
Failing to pack an essentials box:
While it’s not a weird mistake, it is one of the most frustrating, leaving movers without basic items for days. Many movers failed to pack pills, toiletries, a change of clothes and important documents.
Underestimating costs:
Not budgeting for all moving expenses, including the purchase of new furniture or supplies, can lead to unexpected and often avoidable costs.
Hiring the wrong movers:
Failing to research moving companies properly can lead to serious problems on moving day, including hidden fees, poor service, and even scams.
We hope reading this post spares you the mistakes others made and you have a stress-free, flawless move!