What does a dresser do at a sonic drive in?

Moving to different state-cheaper to ship or drive stuff?

• I'm going back for my sophomore year at college, which is out-of-state about 700 miles away. Last year I was in the dorms, but this year I have an apartment and need to move stuff up there. My mother and I are arguing what would be the cheaper/best way to get it up there. She wants to ship it(my mattress, box spring, bed frame, nightstand, and maybe a dresser), but I want to drive and rent a small u-haul. My main issue is I don't have a car up there(I typically fly back and forth), so when I get there how would I go around to thrift stores and such to buy items like couches, dining table,etc and bring it back without a car? Also I have to drag my luggage from the airport on the bus to the apartment(I did this last year when I lived in the dorms-not fun), then find a way to get shipped stuff up the stairs by myself. My mother hates driving long distances(its about a 12 hr drive), so she want to ship it, but I can't imagine shipping all that is cheaper than renting a small u-haul. Plus, the getting more furniture with no car thing. Has anyone had this dilemma when moving, and what do you think would be a better idea?

• Answer:

  When my son went away to college I drove down there with all his stuff and helped him get moved in, including getting all the little things that he needed from the grocery store, hardware store, etc. I couldn't imagine sending my child off to school and not going with him to help him get settled in. You are right about shipping that much stuff. Where are you going to ship it to? How are you going to get it into your room? How are you going to get around to gather up all the other little things you need? A small U-Haul isn't all that expensive. And you can go onto their website and calculate the cost for rental and supplies. I'm sorry your mother doesn't want to go with you and help you. In my opinion, that's all part of being a parent. Get your quotes together and talk to her some more. Good luck.