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We're moving home soon... Any suggestions on where to get boxes cheap?

Went to bunnings but they want $4 each for some flimsy shit cardboard boxes.

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[–] Axefanatic@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Have a chat to your local pet supply store, like Petbarn or similar. They go through plenty of appropriate sized boxes.

[–] doop@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

I've seen people post in local Facebook groups asking for moving boxes and they usually get a pretty good response.

[–] 10OhmResistor@aussie.zone 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Bunnings stores have a bunch of free boxes near the checkouts. They do have a 2 box per person limit though so you might need to make a couple trips or have some friends.

Alternatively, most bottleshops should have a ton of small but strong boxes available.

[–] radna@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

Yes this is the best way to do it. My Bunnings has never imposed a limit that I know of but can be hard to get good sized ones. I’ve had luck in the past also going to staff at big stores (Kmart, Big W, etc) and asking for any they have.