{"id":102902,"date":"2026-06-06T17:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=102902"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:47:41","slug":"biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Decluttering Mistakes People Make Before Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_1_Waiting_Until_the_Last_Minute\" title=\"Mistake #1: Waiting Until the Last Minute\">Mistake #1: Waiting Until the Last Minute<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_2_Trying_to_Declutter_Everything_at_Once\" title=\"Mistake #2: Trying to Declutter Everything at Once\">Mistake #2: Trying to Declutter Everything at Once<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-2\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_3_Paying_to_Move_Things_You_Never_Use\" title=\"Mistake #3: Paying to Move Things You Never Use\">Mistake #3: Paying to Move Things You Never Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_4_Holding_Onto_Things_Just_in_Case\" title=\"Mistake #4: Holding Onto Things \u201cJust in Case\u201d\">Mistake #4: Holding Onto Things \u201cJust in Case\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-3\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_5_Forgetting_That_Time_Has_Value\" title=\"Mistake #5: Forgetting That Time Has Value\">Mistake #5: Forgetting That Time Has Value<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-4\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_6_Not_Measuring_Your_New_Space\" title=\"Mistake #6: Not Measuring Your New Space\">Mistake #6: Not Measuring Your New Space<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-5\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_7_Keeping_Broken_or_Damaged_Items\" title=\"Mistake #7: Keeping Broken or Damaged Items\">Mistake #7: Keeping Broken or Damaged Items<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-6\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_8_Ignoring_Storage_Areas\" title=\"Mistake #8: Ignoring Storage Areas\">Mistake #8: Ignoring Storage Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_9_Keeping_Things_Out_of_Guilt\" title=\"Mistake #9: Keeping Things Out of Guilt\">Mistake #9: Keeping Things Out of Guilt<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-7\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_10_Decluttering_Without_a_System\" title=\"Mistake #10: Decluttering Without a System\">Mistake #10: Decluttering Without a System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_to_do_instead-8\" title=\"What to do instead\">What to do instead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Mistake_11_Underestimating_How_Much_Youll_Save\" title=\"Mistake #11: Underestimating How Much You\u2019ll Save\">Mistake #11: Underestimating How Much You\u2019ll Save<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Decluttering_Isnt_About_Throwing_Things_Away_Its_About_Buying_a_Better_Move\" title=\"Decluttering Isn\u2019t About Throwing Things Away; It\u2019s About Buying a Better Move\">Decluttering Isn\u2019t About Throwing Things Away; It\u2019s About Buying a Better Move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#How_early_should_I_start_decluttering_before_moving\" title=\"How early should I start decluttering before moving?\">How early should I start decluttering before moving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Does_decluttering_really_save_money\" title=\"Does decluttering really save money?\">Does decluttering really save money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#What_should_I_get_rid_of_before_moving\" title=\"What should I get rid of before moving?\">What should I get rid of before moving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Is_it_better_to_sell_or_donate_unwanted_items\" title=\"Is it better to sell or donate unwanted items?\">Is it better to sell or donate unwanted items?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/biggest-decluttering-mistakes-before-moving\/#Should_I_declutter_before_getting_moving_quotes\" title=\"Should I declutter before getting moving quotes?\">Should I declutter before getting moving quotes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Moving is one of the best opportunities you\u2019ll ever have to simplify your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet many people unknowingly make decluttering mistakes that end up costing them money, increasing their stress, and making the moving process far more difficult than it needs to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that decluttering before a move isn\u2019t just about getting rid of unwanted items; it\u2019s about making strategic decisions that save time, reduce moving costs, and help you start fresh in your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\"   title=\"packing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">packing<\/a> boxes, make sure you avoid these common decluttering mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-1-waiting-until-the-last-minute\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_1_Waiting_Until_the_Last_Minute\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #1: Waiting Until the Last Minute<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest decluttering mistake people make is simply waiting too long to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving day is approaching, it\u2019s tempting to throw everything into boxes just to get the move over with. Unfortunately, this often means paying to move items you don\u2019t actually need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last-minute decluttering can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Higher moving costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More packing supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer unpacking times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start decluttering at least four to eight weeks before your move. Focus on one room at a time and create a realistic schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-2-trying-to-declutter-everything-at-once\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_2_Trying_to_Declutter_Everything_at_Once\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #2: Trying to Declutter Everything at Once<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people begin with good intentions and attempt to declutter their entire home in a single weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach usually results in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Decision fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burnout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frustration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead-2\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Break the process into smaller categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garage <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/storage\/\"   title=\"storage\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">storage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paperwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Small wins create momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-3-paying-to-move-things-you-never-use\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_3_Paying_to_Move_Things_You_Never_Use\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #3: Paying to Move Things You Never Use<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself a simple question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I didn\u2019t already own this item, would I buy it again today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer is no, you probably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/released-value-protection-60-cents-per-pound\">shouldn\u2019t pay to move it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Old exercise equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate kitchen appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unused furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing that no longer fits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative items sitting in storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving unnecessary items can add hundreds of dollars to your final moving bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-4-holding-onto-things-just-in-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_4_Holding_Onto_Things_Just_in_Case\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #4: Holding Onto Things \u201cJust in Case\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cjust in case\u201d mentality is one of the biggest obstacles to effective decluttering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spare furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boxes of old cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outgrown children\u2019s items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old textbooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unused office supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While some backup items make sense, most people dramatically overestimate what they\u2019ll actually need in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead-3\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have I used this in the last year?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can I replace it easily?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it worth paying to move and store?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, consider letting it go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-5-forgetting-that-time-has-value\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_5_Forgetting_That_Time_Has_Value\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #5: Forgetting That Time Has Value<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people spend dozens of hours trying to sell low-value items online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spending three hours to sell a $20 chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiating over a $15 coffee table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinating pickups for inexpensive household goods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead-4\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritize selling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuable household items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Donate or discard lower-value items to save time and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-6-not-measuring-your-new-space\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_6_Not_Measuring_Your_New_Space\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #6: Not Measuring Your New Space<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most expensive decluttering mistakes happens before the move even begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people pay to move:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sofas that won\u2019t fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dining tables that are too large<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra furniture with no designated space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage items they\u2019ll never unpack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead-5\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Review your new floor plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine what will actually fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide what belongs in your new home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-7-keeping-broken-or-damaged-items\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_7_Keeping_Broken_or_Damaged_Items\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #7: Keeping Broken or Damaged Items<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving companies charge for weight and volume, not sentimental value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet many people move:<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-308866375\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Broken furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worn household items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unusable decorations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If something has been broken for years, moving it probably won\u2019t fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead-6\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Repair it, replace it, donate it, or dispose of it before moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-8-ignoring-storage-areas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_8_Ignoring_Storage_Areas\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #8: Ignoring Storage Areas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The areas people avoid cleaning often contain the largest savings opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay special attention to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Garages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage closets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor sheds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare bedrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These spaces frequently contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/is-full-value-protection-worth-it\">years of accumulated items<\/a> that no longer provide value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mistake-9-keeping-things-out-of-guilt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_9_Keeping_Things_Out_of_Guilt\"><\/span><strong>Mistake #9: Keeping Things Out of Guilt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people keep items because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They were expensive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They were gifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They belonged to family members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ve owned them for years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, emotional attachment can lead to paying significant amounts to move items you don\u2019t actually want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do-instead-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_instead-7\"><\/span><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The money has already been spent. 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