6/29/2026 - We go here a lot to buy what we need to sell on EBay. All types of boxes to package materials. They also will prep and package your item and have many shipping options to select from. We have been going there for a little more than a year. Never any issues. The 2 gents are classy and know what they need to do to help you out. They also can customize boxes for your item to be shipped to save on S&H expenses. They are closed on Saturday and Sundays. This is new. Great place to visit and buy what you need. 5 's. Use them. You won't be disappointed. read more

Really, really, really good customer service. They have any and everything that you need to pack and ship.

Amazing selection of boxes in so many sizes. We needed a large box that could be cut down for taking as checked luggage on airline without exceeding linear allowance. The staff at the store quickly pulled up available options and walked thru them with us until we found one that would work perfect. Prices are fair and store is clean and organized. read more

Been going here for a while to purchase packing supplies. I have an account with a large supplier of packing material but nothing beats supporting local businesses. I appreciate the customer service here, almost like going to my barber and catching up on everything and anything. read more

YOU GET A BOX, YOU GET A BOX, EVERYONE GETS A BOX If UPS, Home Depot, Lowe's, Staples all fail you with finding that perfect size box then you will be likely find it at Box Galaxy. Most places sell square boxes, I was looking for a rectangular shape. And Box Galaxy had it. Hard to find this size of a box anywhere. I was specifically looking for a 19x9.5x15 box but they had 20x10x16 for $5.33 and that is the closest I will find. I didn't want to purchase a similar one at UPS for $12 with logo all over it and then have to buy popcorn or bubble wrap for extra to fill the space. Do the math, save a couple dollars. Until the next review... read more

This is easiest place to go for shipping items of any size to any location. Tim is just as knowledgeable as he is friendly!! So glad I found this place as I ship packages regularly. read more

Lovely people working here! I come here very ofter to rent a truck and they are great here !!!

Really great experience! I sold some jeep suspension parts on ebay and needed them repacked and shipped across the country. I found this place on Google and couldn't have a better experience. The girl spent about 15 minutes carefully and expertly packing and boxing up my shocks. That box could have been dropped from an airplane without damage by the time she was done. Prices on large boxes and packing service were extremely reasonable. They offered shipping options through USPS, FedEx and UPS and were able to compare and contrast prices instantly. Really friendly and solid customer service, great overall! read more

I took a valuable work of art to this business to have it packed for safe shipping. But the young man who was working there alienated me with an inappropriate attitude and a passive-aggressive demeanor. I reached out to the owner directly to alert him of the situation and to avoid writing this review. Since the owner has not replied to my email, I am posting this review for people who specifically want to have their valuable artwork packed and shipped. Aside the attitude, the rude clerk quoted me $70 to pack my item. He then suggested that I leave my irreplaceable artwork overnight and without a receipt So I left immediately and took my painting to a FedEx store in La Mesa, where they expertly boxed my treasure in 5 minutes and charged me a total of $24.43. They did this service while waiting on other customers and with pleasant customer service. So if you want to pack and ship artwork or other valuables, take your business to a Fed Ex store. They have better prices, their staff is competent, and they actually care about providing quality customer service. read more

Thank you Jay for your excellent advice and for taking care of my precious paintings! As any artist knows our paintings are our children and Jay really understood this and built the perfect palette set up to transfer my art back to Ireland. He even thought of a way to do it where nothing would be stacked on top during the travel. Everything felt sturdy and secure and Jay and the owner were so polite and kind and accommodating! I am very impressed with the service and would definitely recommend this business for anyone needing to ship anything!!! Thank you Jay! Lucy read more

I've moved around quite a bit with the military and when moving myself, it's ALWAYS a chore to try and get free/used boxes from other people. Especially this time of year, when I can't seem to snag any quick enough from people online before someone else gets to them. I found this company via Yelp (thanks!) and stopped in today. The choice of boxes is superb; their prices are fantastic (compared to U-Haul, Wal-Mart, UPS, or any other large retail chain); and it was a great, quick experience. read more

I have not had confirmation of shipment yet but the guys at box Galaxy took my DHL return item no problem and told me that they would schedule a pickup for it. Fantastic service since I work full time and can't have DHL pick up at my home and it was free! Great company highly recommend. read more

I want to shout out to "J.L." for his assistance in assessing & packing an Antique/Vintage 1920's Camelback Humpback Storage Chest/Steamer Luggage Trunk. I began this project attempting to DIY (assessed, purchased box & styrofoams)...took it home & attempted to pack accordingly...however "I" didn't measure things correctly & quickly realized needed help to do it right...returned back to the store...and "J.L." jumped in on-the-spot and further assessed & packed accordingly...in fact, he reused the box I purchased and cut accordingly to add extra padding & structure. I donated the styrofoam given was the least I could do other than paying for his fair & reasonable labor. Further, "J.L. literally "saved me" $100's by packing in a different box (wardrobe) given the shipping charges it "would have" cost me to do things initially "my way"...and so am ecstatic we did things "his way". I have been frequenting Box Galaxy & it's predecessor business for nearly 30-years and can say that this is the ONLY "go-to place" in San Diego County for boxes, packaging supplies and expertise of this nature...and "J.L." is the "go-to guy" to solve your packaging & shipping needs. What great guy...and "J.L.'s" been doing this for 12-years and both he & Box Galaxy are fair & reasonable...and worth it!!! Thank you, J.L. read more

Box n Ship - Shipping Centers Near Me - San Diego, California

Note that this review is solely on my uhaul rental. I was moving out and this was the closest place near my old house to move my bed and cabinet (literally a two minute drive from my old place). I made a reservation for a van a few days before. When we arrived the guy at the counter explained the rules for my uhaul and gave me the keys right away. We were out in less than 10 minutes and we were able to return the keys after a couple hours. The place did not rip me off and I was overall satisfied! I'm gonna miss living in Allied Gardens but the uhaul helped the moving process. read more

Outstanding service and efficient. I worked with Jeremiah today and he built me a custom shipping box for a musical instrument (keyboard) I was shipping. It was reasonably priced and high quality. I will be back! read more

Just went to Box Galaxy for the first time to handle a heavy, irregular express shipment. Was super impressed with the professionalism and customer service they provided. The person that helped me not only provided the boxes I was going to use for the shipment, but went the extra mile to ensure that the shipment would withstand the rigors of transport. Top notch service! And their rates were very reasonable. I'll be back! read more

I am grateful to have discovered the Box Galaxy! I was on the site just now to get another quote for shipping. In my business we search for the most cost effective, no nonsense packing and shipping outfit we can. Box Galaxy rates tops in our industry; and we've used others in the San Diego area. We buy all our packaging materials at Box Galaxy as well as utilizing their packaging service for unusually valuable items. These guys are professionals and they are busy!! I trust this review will not make them busier because I really need their help!! Thank you, Box Galaxy. Mission Gallery Antiques read more

We've been shopping at Box Galaxy for years. They're always helpful and friendly. Today we stopped in with an unusual request - for the second time. My goddaughter wanted a box for Christmas so that she could make a fort. The first time I bought one for her she was 9 years old and much shorter than she is now. This year she asked for another box. This year she's 12 and 5'4. So it wasn't quite as easy as the first time. However, it was fun. Ron was very helpful, funny, and didn't laugh when I told him what I needed. I left with the perfect present! Thanks, Ron & Box Galaxy! read more

Went to drop off a shipment, said they weren't capable of giving a receipt... waste of gas... and time... go elsewhere

I purchased approximately $50 worth of boxes, including a couple of mattress bags. I returned one of the mattress bags unopened in perfect condition. They charged me a 15% restocking fee for the return. I could have walked 15 feet and hung it up on the wall where I first go it. Granted, it wasn't a lot of money, but really? When I questioned the clerk, without delay, he said he couldn't do the return without charging the restocking fee. He didn't give a damn. Okay then...I won't be back. read more

Great prices. Variety of boxes. Unfortunate customer service. I prefer to pay more for great customer service and professionalism. Keeping my current shipping supplier. Check them out though; it might work out for you. read more

:-( EEEEK is right... Lousy customer service. Multitasking or courtesy is not their strength for sure. If it wasn't for me interjecting, I think I would have just stood there for hours before I was even acknowledged. Apparently he had another customer he was working with... who knew by the way they were both just standing there... "Hi, I'll be right with you" would have sufficed. When he turned around I asked if he sold stamps.. a barely audible "yeah" and then he turned his back ... and nothing. I didn't just come here to ask you if you sold stamps shortbus! WTF? I had to laugh to myself. Is this guy for real? I'd skip the star if I could. 1 Woof. I won't be back. read more

This is where I go hit all my box needs! They are always busy but helpful. I Appreciate their help! If you need to package foneyhing this is your place yo ho for sure! read more

I came yesterday looking for some moving boxes. I didn't get his name but the gentlemen there was super helpful and listed all my options for bundles and ended up giving me the best deal i could receive. 10/10 recommend. read more

Good selection, Great customer and reasonable pricing. I would recommend since it's hard to find a hood election of sizes in supply stores

This. place. is. AWESOME! I will NEVER mail a package from the post office ever again. Thanks Box Galaxy! read more

As I'm getting ready to finally move, I've watched my expenditures climb and climb. A few hundred for the home inspection, a few hundred each for mold reports and lawyers fees, thousands for repairs for the new haunt, etc. And through it all, it aint easy to find a bargain. I was able to find one for my packing materials, though! Yeah, that's a small victory in the sisyphean struggle to get your life outta one place and into another, but hell, at this point, I'm damn glad for it. I priced boxes and wrapping supplies elsewhere, and this place came out way cheaper. Plus, they're really well-stocked on all packing material such as bubble wrap, packing peanuts, specialized boxes, and whatnot. I've been twice (my first time through I thought I bought enough, but no way - not even close), and both times the service has been friendly, quick and professional. I realize this place is a drive for many of us, but I found it worth it. It's one of those businesses you don't hit up very often, but when you need em, you're glad they're there. read more

Good selection of boxes with much cheaper price than other than mail places. They also wrap your package. read more

I had a great experience! They helped me with my box selection and the packaging material needed to transport a fragile item across the country. Some of the reviews talk about rude customer service, but I had a different experience. There was an older gentleman that initially helped me that wasn't bubbly, but that makes sense. In fact, if he was bubbly I'd be concerned. Another guy named JL helped me as well and he rocked. This place has a huge selection of boxes and packaging material. These guys have what you need. I recommend them. read more

I was really glad I went to Box Galaxy for moving boxes. They had a very good selection and competitive prices. I really liked their dish pack box with inserts. Good price and quality box. Got a great deal on some medium box with inserts and small boxes. The customer service was perfect. The sales guy answered my question and guided me to exactly what I needed. I wax I and out in under 10 minutes. They sales guys even carried my boxes to my car. Really impressed and highly recommend them for boxes and moving assistance. read more

I buy somewhere between 5-10 boxes a week to ship items cross-country for my home business. Box Galaxy is conveniently located next door to my "real" job, so I come here all the time to buy my boxes. The staff is super nice, the owner is always helpful and knowledgeable, and the guys who work here won't BS you about cost/how to do things. I have learned quite a lot about shipping. I'm a fan of Box Galaxy, and will continue to purchase supplies here! Thanks boys! :) read more

Went here first thing in the morning right when they opened. I've been gathering shipping information for some items that I need to send overseas for a few months now and up until my visit here I couldn't find a good option. I needed to send some odd shaped car parts to Japan and every price quote I received was way out of my budget. Ron was very thorough and informative, as well as patient as I asked him for several different prices based on shipping scenarios. After an hour or so, he had me convinced of the best way to shipping for the best price. I left the package with him so he can pack it in the best way possible so that it would ship safely. Later in the day I received a follow up call from Ron and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that he was able to drop the initial cost even more. Thank you for the help! read more

I came here to rent a uhaul and when I asked to rent it an employee goes I don't know can you. Like excuse me there's no need to mock me. I'm just trying to get a truck. No it wasn't in a funny mocking way the employee was just rude. Don't come here unless desperate they have other uhaul places to rent from near it go to those for better service. read more

This place is legit. I sell on eBay so I buy boxes often. They have good deals on bulk boxes of any size. I had a large 40lbs item to ship recently. I took the item to them on a Saturday which is my only day off. They were about to close but the gentleman said to leave it there and he would take care of it Monday. Sure enough on Monday I got a call saying my item was boxed and ready to go. I was able to pay over the phone AND they let me email them my shipping label from eBay. It really could not have been any easier! read more

During the last couple of weeks I have used Box Galaxy (actually a wonderful employee J.) to pack a number of fragile art items for international shipment. He did an exceptional job -- always with unfailing courtesy and professionalism. I didn't intend to continue to use them during the move as they were a long ways from my home but he was so accommodating that I ended up using Box Galaxy exclusively. I highly recommend their excellent packing service and the prices of their boxes and packing material are very competitive. read more

I rarely need moving boxes but when I do, I go here. The last time I went, I needed a specific size. Unfortunately they didn't carry that size but the sales associate took time to explain to me how to cut down the box to siize. He was very helpful. read more

We have been getting our boxes and packing supplies at Discount Box Galaxy for years and have also done some shipping of our art there now and again, and have always had helpful service. BUT the reason I decided to write this review is because there is one person that works there, RON, that always goes above and beyond. He is cheerful, extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help. It is SO much appreciated! We usually try to box things ourselves to save money but yesterday we ran into a situation where our inexperience in knowing the "rules" might have cost us dearly. Apparently we were 1/2" over where we needed to be to SAVE $200!!! Instead of saying "boo hoo for you", Ron reworked our box for us to reduce the size thereby saving us that money. WOW! Ron, Ron, Ron, ask for Ron! Excellent! :)))) read more

If you are moving anything more than a box or two, and if you are shipping anything,.you must go to these guys first. They are the least expensive moving supply suppliers in San Diego. As a major bonus, they know what they are doing and have always had a better solution for my problem they I had. I have personally used them and recommended them to my clients and have never been disappointed. Seriously, go there. read more

Hello, I have been buying from Box Galaxy for a few years now. They are always friendly and helpful. Good job DBX! cheers Richard Langley La Mesa, ca read more

I have used Box Galaxy for a number of years,- just for boxes. During this pandemic, I had no desire to go to the post office or FedEx. So, I handed him a stuffed (9 pound) Target bag full of non fragile items. He measured it, went over and picked out the box that fit it EXACTLY, taped it up, input the address and gave me a total,- all in less than 10 minutes. At home,- comparing the rates of USPS and FedEx, I had come up with a much higher number. Why? Because I would have used a larger box than I needed to. He explained that Box Galaxy is consistently more competitive than the primary carriers,- while still using them for the shipment. I've always packaged and taped my boxes. Although it is simple and doesn't take much time, - with what I now know, it is SMARTER to take what I have to Box Galaxy. Which is what I will be doing in the future. read more