AUQuilter

I would contact the local big names in the moving industry and get a quote from 2-3 of them for DIY packing and them doing the moving and then them doing it all. You can get used boxes from the moving companies and often on Craigslist too. Get rid of all the "stuff" that you can. By packing yourself, you can use your linens, towels and the like to line the outer areas of the boxes- you could your fabric stash, too for wrapping. Make sure you bargain with them and ask if there is a day of the week that would be less costly. Purge stuff, bargain the move cost! If you get used boxes from them, ask about returning the dish barrels and wardrobe boxes for a refund of half their cost. Those boxes are so sturdy they hold up to many moves before becoming unusable. Ask the moving company if they have partially used rolls of tape they can throw in the deal at no cost. Make sure that every moving company you interview knows they are one of 3 or so that you will be considering. Nothing better than leverage especially when it comes to moving costs.