Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Box: Why Didn't I Think Of This?!




DMark
Apr 14, 11, 12:21 pm
Happened to see a new service offered here in Las Vegas, called The Vegas Box (http://www.thevegasbox.com/). It is designed for people who come to Vegas on a fairly regular (2-3 times or more per year) basis.

Basically, it is a large plastic tub (the kind you buy at Walmart or Target for your Christmas decorations storage) that you can fill with 70lbs of stuff - they use the examples of suntan lotion, bathing suits, half bottle of Jack Daniels and anything else you might want on your next repeat visit. I think they are also referring to that odd item of clothing, or battery powered device that you might not want to take home to Omaha.

You fill the box, they pick it up and store it and then deliver it to your hotel when you arrive the next time. Costs $99 per year, and that includes storage plus two free deliveries and pick ups, and $20 for each additional drop off and pick up during the calendar year.

I can see how this would save some money with airline baggage fees, and also keep just some basics here in town so you can make those last minute trips here without perhaps taking any extra luggage at all. For those who come here often, or like the idea of just hopping on the next flight and not worrying about bringing anything with them, sounds like a cool idea. Wish I had thought of it....


socalduck
Apr 14, 11, 1:19 pm
Wow, that is brilliant. Mrs. Socalduck can now buy all of her favorite beauty supplies in sizes > 3oz and leave them behind with the assurance they will be there upon our return. No more having to pack all that crap into a checked bag, or always running to Walgreens to buy hairspray, etc. everytime we come to town. It will also make the perfect spot to stash an unfinished bottle of booze, hat, golf shoes, etc.

glg
Apr 16, 11, 9:58 pm
Really good idea. I do this at my secondary office in another city, just leave a small bag with toiletries, etc so I don't need those when I go there.


DavenM
Jan 10, 12, 6:45 pm
WOW!!!
I am so happy I stubbled upon this thread!!!
I contacted them to see if they have an affiliate program because I want to refer them to ALL of my friends.
What a fun wonderful idea. I totally agree. I always have last-minute Vegas trips, and I hate to lug around so much stuff!
Next time I am there, I am going to sign up for sure, buy a bunch I always need, and keep it!!!

thebat
Jan 12, 12, 12:29 pm
No more baggage fees, waiting in line to check bags, waiting at McCarren for baggage, dragging stuff to shuttle or taxi, stopping for emergency bottle. I usually go to LV twice a year so this would work for us. Baggage fees alone pay the bill.

DavenM
Jan 12, 12, 1:20 pm
No more baggage fees, waiting in line to check bags, waiting at McCarren for baggage, dragging stuff to shuttle or taxi, stopping for emergency bottle. I usually go to LV twice a year so this would work for us. Baggage fees alone pay the bill.

I totally agree!
Especially because I'm out there all the time for work or just because SW has a $25 deal of the day.
I love how the name of the thread is "why didn't I think of this!?"
It's so true!
Well... I'm glad somebody did!!!



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