One interesting aspect of life that people often overlook is that our personal experiences are uniquely our own. You have different responsibilities, interests and events in your life that no one else has. This applies to everything from dietary preferences to moving and storage.
As such, you have unique needs when it comes to deciding between long-term and short-term storage. Which one is right for you? Let’s discuss when each of these storage options make sense for a given situation.
The Deciding Factors
The biggest deciding factor for these two options is your unique circumstances. Certain events unfold and you might be forced to only consider long-term storage or short-term storage. Perhaps you got an offer for your house that you couldn’t refuse. Or you are taking a sabbatical. Either way, these recommendations are mainly to help those who have both options and to help you better prepare for the storage option you do choose.
When Long-Term Storage Makes Sense
There are certain times when long-term storage makes more sense than short-term storage. The most obvious is when you know that you’re going to need storage for a long time. In these cases, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t lock in a price or sign a long contract and enjoy the resulting savings. But some other specific instances when long-term storage makes the most sense include going off to college, downsizing from a home to an apartment, transitioning to a senior living facility, going for an extended vacation and/or storing seasonal gear like skiing or swimming gear.
Other benefits you’ll enjoy by partnering with the right long-term storage companies include:
- Auto-pay options so you can conveniently maintain payments
- Better peace of mind due to a long contract
- Both facility and on-site container options available
When Short-Term Storage Makes Sense
Then there is short-term storage, which is ideal for certain situations as well. Perhaps you’re planning on a month-long visit overseas? Or you’re decluttering your home to show it off for a sale? Moving and renovating are two of the biggest reasons people choose short-term storage, but it has several other benefits as well:
- Convenient access to containers (SAM, for example, will deliver to your location!)
- Flexibility with packing
- No auto-pay options or long contracts
- Both facility and on-site container options available (though you may want to lean toward the on-site option for short-term storage needs due to extra transportation cost)
SAM (Store & Move) is proud to offer both short-term and long-term storage options. If you’re looking for storage solutions and need advice on the best option to meet your needs, give us a call at 972-GET-A-SAM today for a no-obligation consultation.