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Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage Of W Columbia Review

Updated Jun 10, 2025

Looking to hire Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage Of W Columbia? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage Of W Columbia, 50 other West Columbia moving companies, and 313 moving companies in South Carolina.

Key Takeaways:

  • Overall rating: 4.96 out of 10
  • Highest 11-point rating category: Quality
  • Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

About

Collegeboxes, a division of U-Haul, was established in 1999 as a student-run business at Duke University. Today, it serves as a nationwide provider of full-service storage and shipping specifically designed for college students. Collegeboxes offers a range of services aimed at simplifying the college move-in and move-out process. These services include in-room pickup and delivery of belongings, which can be either stored or shipped anywhere in the world. Their offerings are specially tailored to meet the logistical challenges faced by students and educational institutions, focusing on efficiency and reducing campus congestion during critical periods. Collegeboxes differentiates itself with its sustainable practices such as reusable moving boxes and endeavors to reduce CO2 emissions by minimizing the number of vehicles needed during move-in and move-out days. Their service, powered by the extensive U-Haul network, ensures a secure and convenient option for students, making them a preferred choice endorsed by many school administrators. This strategic partnership with schools helps in providing a seamless transition for students and their belongings, aligning with their mission to ease the moving experience.

Our Research

  • Analyzed 12 total reviews
  • Reviewed 2 social profiles and review listings
  • Checked for license verification at SCPSC & FMCSA
  • Crunched 36 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

MetricScorevs NationwidePositive ReviewsNegative ReviewsPositive Score
Quality6.44↓ -22.5%3350.0%
Punctuality4.98↓ -37.6%020.0%
Communication4.79↓ -35.5%2528.6%
Stick to Prices3.33↓ -44.1%010.0%
Speed5.84↓ -30.9%010.0%
Friendliness6.16↓ -29.5%1233.3%
Will Hire Again5.62↓ -30.2%3633.3%
Professionalism4.94↓ -39.6%030.0%
Conflict Handling3.32↓ -18.3%1325.0%

Recent Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage Of W Columbia Reviews

Quality - 6.44/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises
Great experience with the moving service
Recent Customer Complaints
rent raised and found staff inefficient and unfriendly
Overall Review Distribution
Positive
3 (50.0%)
Negative
3 (50.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage Of W Columbia

  • Local Storage Service
  • Long-Distance Shipping Service
  • International Shipping Service
  • Last-Minute Moving Service
  • In-Room Pickup Service
  • Scheduled Delivery Service
  • Packing Supplies Service
  • Declared Valuation Protection Service
  • Direct Shipping Service
  • Study Abroad Shipping and Storage

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How we ranked the top South Carolina movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in South Carolina.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in South Carolina:

Our data scientist working on the years of experience formula

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 313 companies that offer moving services in the South Carolina area.

From these 313 companies, we analyzed a total of 41,390 reviews dating all the way back to September 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 6 state and federal moving licenses from these 313 companies and 883 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~41,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

This gave us a total of 92,275 data points to compute individual company scores.

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 15,288 West Columbia moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.

The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every South Carolina moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.38/10 avg in South Carolina from 18,032 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.10/10 avg in South Carolina from 6,570 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.59/10 avg in South Carolina from 3,550 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.57/10 avg in South Carolina from 6,862 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

5.78/10 avg in South Carolina from 1,936 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.44/10 avg in South Carolina from 6,569 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.81/10 avg in South Carolina from 10,549 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.15/10 avg in South Carolina from 18,444 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.27/10 avg in South Carolina from 10,547 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

3.88/10 avg in South Carolina from 1,874 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.89/10 avg in South Carolina from 7,342 reviews