When you only have a few boxes, hiring movers or renting a truck makes no sense. Ship2Storage lets you pack, ship, and store affordably — no stress, no contracts, no heavy lifting.
The Problem: Movers and Trucks for Just a Few Boxes?
We’ve all been there — moving out of a dorm, transitioning between apartments, or finishing an internship — and suddenly realizing you don’t actually own enough stuff to justify hiring a mover.
You’ve got a few boxes of clothes, books, and personal items… but storage companies want you to rent an entire unit, and movers charge hundreds just to show up.
That’s where Ship2Storage completely changes the game.
Instead of renting a truck, scheduling pickups, or paying for an entire storage space, you simply ship your boxes directly to a secure storage facility using prepaid labels. When you need your belongings again, Ship2Storage ships them right back to you — anywhere in the U.S.
The Simplicity of “Ship It, Store It, Get It Back”
Ship2Storage turns moving and storage into a three-step process so simple you can do it between classes or Zoom meetings:
Pack your boxes.
Use good-quality, new shipping boxes and seal them securely.Print prepaid FedEx or UPS labels.
You’ll get discounted labels directly through Ship2Storage.Ship your boxes to our warehouse.
We store them in a climate-controlled, barcode-tracked facility.
When you need your items back — whether it’s one box or all of them — just log in, click “Ship Back,” and we’ll send them to your dorm, new apartment, or even a new city.
No trucks. No moving crews. No hidden fees.
Why This Works Best for Students, Interns, and Small Moves
Ship2Storage was built for people who move light.
College Students who need summer storage or study abroad storage.
Graduate Students between internships or housing changes.
Young Professionals who travel for work or remote assignments.
Anyone who doesn’t want to overpay for a half-empty storage unit.
With per-box pricing, you only pay for the space you actually use — typically 40–60% less than what campus movers or local storage facilities charge.
Example: Meet Alex — 3 Boxes, No Movers, No Problem
Alex, a junior at UCLA, was heading home to Chicago for summer break. Every mover quoted him $300–$400 to store his few boxes.
Instead, he packed three medium-sized boxes, printed prepaid labels, and dropped them at FedEx before catching his flight.
Cost? Under $200 total, including shipping and three months of storage.
When fall semester began, he clicked “Return Boxes” on the Ship2Storage website, and the boxes arrived at his new off-campus apartment.
No calls. No waiting. No lifting.
That’s the power of Ship2Storage’s “Ship It, Store It, Get It Back” model — it’s designed for real life, not full houses.
Cost Comparison: Movers vs. Ship2Storage
| Service Type | Average Cost for 3 Boxes | Flexibility | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Movers | $350–$600 | Fixed appointments | Full apartments or heavy items |
| Local Storage Unit | $200–$300 | Monthly rental | Large furniture or bulk items |
| Ship2Storage | $90–$200 (shipping + storage) | On-demand | Few boxes, light movers |
Ship2Storage is perfect for “micro-moves” — small transitions that don’t require trucks, movers, or contracts.
Why It’s Growing So Fast
More and more people are realizing that storage and shipping don’t have to be separate.
Ship2Storage combines both — so your belongings can move as flexibly as you do.
Affordable: No upfront deposit or hidden handling fees.
Nationwide: We ship to and from anywhere in the U.S.
Secure: Every box is barcoded, tracked, and stored in climate control.
Flexible: Store month-to-month, retrieve anytime.
It’s storage reimagined for the gig economy, for digital nomads, and for students who live semester-to-semester instead of year-to-year.
Who Benefits Most from Shipping Instead of Moving
College Students
No more moving-day chaos or overpriced summer storage. Ship2Storage is the easiest way to send your boxes home or hold them until next semester.
Graduate Students & Interns
Heading to another city for a few months? Don’t overpay for empty storage space. Ship2Storage keeps your things safe until you return.
International Students
Flying home between terms? We’ll hold your belongings securely and ship them to your new U.S. address when you’re back.
Professionals in Transition
Relocating for work, short-term contracts, or remote roles? Ship what you need — store what you don’t.
Real Reviews: Simplicity That Speaks for Itself
“I didn’t need movers — I needed something smarter. Three boxes, one label, done.”
— Jamie, Graduate Student, NYU
“I shipped my dorm stuff to S2S instead of paying for campus storage. Half the cost, no stress.”
— Aaron, UCLA
“I used Ship2Storage during my internship abroad — came back, and my boxes arrived when I did.”
— Yuki, University of Washington
The Bottom Line
If you can fit your move into a few boxes, you shouldn’t have to pay like you’re moving a house.
Ship2Storage is redefining the moving and storage industry — one box at a time.
Affordable, flexible, and built for people on the move.
No movers.
No contracts.
No wasted space.
Just smart, per-box storage that moves with you — wherever life takes you next.
Q1: Can I use Ship2Storage instead of movers?
Yes! Ship2Storage is designed for smaller moves where hiring movers or renting trucks isn’t practical. You simply ship boxes to our storage facility and have them sent back when needed.
Q2: How much does it cost to ship and store a few boxes?
Most customers spend between $90 and $200 total, depending on box size, shipping distance, and storage duration — usually 60–200% less than campus movers.
Q3: How does Ship2Storage keep my items safe?
Each box is barcoded, tracked, and stored in a climate-controlled warehouse with no public access and full inventory management.
Q4: Can I have my boxes shipped anywhere when I’m ready?
Yes. We’ll ship to any U.S. address — dorms, apartments, offices, or new campuses.
Q5: Is there a minimum storage period?
No. You can store for a few weeks or several months — you’re only billed for the time your boxes are stored.