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Grant usually compares the moving cost with the replacement cost. If the furniture is ordinary inexpensive college furniture and the move is long-distance, paying a large amount to transport it may not make sense. Bring easy-to-move basics and sentimental pieces, then consider local resale sources such as Facebook Marketplace for sofas, tables, chairs, and other items. A first apartment also does not need to be fully furnished on Day One. The goal is to keep relocation practical and preserve cash for the apartment, move, and early months of professional life.
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