I used a lot of those vac-seal-bags -I stacked my totes in side each other -stood v/bs into the top tote This saved me a lot of space and was easier for me to handle at both ends of the move -THERE is no way I'd let strange moving people near my stash They show very little respect for other peoples belongings I'm like an old mother hen where my sewing room contents are concerned I can replace most household stuff But my Stash is irreplaceable