There seems to be an ever increasing market for moving blankets and as a result used moving blankets are becoming more and more available. If you only intend to pack a few things then it won’t make a difference if you buy a new product or a used one. The price difference won’t be as much but if you intend on purchasing more than a dozen and even more if you have a lot of furniture to move then you should look into secondhand blankets. It will save you a bit of money and with all the expenses that moving incurs it’s safe to say that every penny saved will be appreciated.
The question people have on their minds is “well what is the main difference between buying a new or used moving blanket.” Actually there are a few differences and the most obvious aside from the used moving blankets being old is that new ones can look just as new after you are done moving. This basically means that you can use them for other purposes around the house without them looking so old. So that is something you should seriously think about. If you have plans for them after using them to pack your things then think real carefully about whether buying something new or old.
You may very well get lucky and find used ones that are in great shape but after careful inspection you will realize that there are little holes here and there and even marks on them. There is a reason why people want to get rid of their moving blankets and these people are usually moving companies. The padding might also get weaker and uneven and that is a major no no especially if you intend on moving delicate items. Yes, the outside appearance is not only what’s important, a moving blanket is valuable because of what is on the inside and if the padding is wearing out then that is a sign of not to buy that used blanket.
But how would someone know if the padding is fading? The simple answer is to familiarize yourself with a new product and by doing so you will know to make a comparison. If you simply want to move your furniture safely once and could care less what happens to the moving blankets afterward then by all means ask around and buy used ones. If it’s a one shot deal then used moving blankets will probably more than suffice. Your best bet is to find a quality moving company and inquire there, you can also buy them online but when dealing with this kind of product it’s safer to see them beforehand.