No way, I literally just dealt with this yesterday. Small world.

Good to know!

Hey, I’ve actually done the “late November move + Public Storage” dance a couple times.

My experience: don’t wait specifically for a Black Friday/Cyber Monday promo. I’ve never seen a clearly labeled BF/CM sale from them, but I *have* seen those $1 first month / 30–50% off online rates floating around all November.

What worked best for me:
- **Check online first** – the website prices were almost always better than the walk‑in quote.
- **Book 1–2 weeks before** you need it – when I waited until Thanksgiving week, the cheaper 10x10s were gone and I got stuck with a higher-rate unit.
- **Call the property manager** after you reserve online – twice I got them to honor a slightly lower online promo I’d seen or give a free lock/fee waiver.

One more tip: lock in the rate for a longer term if you can. My rent jumped after 3 months on a “hot” promo once. So yeah, good deals exist, just more as rolling online promos than true Black Friday “events.”

Hope this helps!

Hey, so I’ve tracked Public Storage pricing a lot over the years (moving every 1–2 yrs…). Technically, they run *dynamic pricing* way more than true “Black Friday” promos.

My quick tips:
- **Check online rates now, then daily/weekly**: their system auto-adjusts based on occupancy, not holidays. I’ve seen Monday/Tuesday drops bigger than any BF ad.
- **Use incognito + different zip codes nearby**: sometimes a location 1–3 miles away is 20–30% cheaper for the same size.
- **Lock in online, then call**: in my experience, booking the cheapest online rate, then calling the site can sometimes get small extras (confirmation of a ground-floor unit, better location in the building, etc.), but not usually a lower base price.
- **Watch the *after* promo price**: their $1 first month / 50% off etc. often hide a higher “regular rate” after month 1–2. For a 3–6 month stay, the *effective* cost can be worse than a less flashy deal.
- **Time window**: I’ve had the best luck **7–14 days before move-in**, not waiting for Thanksgiving specifically. Prices sometimes spike if that size is almost full.

So IMO: start tracking now, grab a good online-only rate as soon as it looks decent, and don’t bank on a big Black Friday/Cyber Monday banner saving you more than the normal algorithm swings.

Hope this helps!

Hey, I’ve been burned by this exact timing a couple times. One year I waited hoping for a “Black Friday” deal… prices actually went *up* the week of Thanksgiving because a bunch of people were moving.

From what I’ve seen, Public Storage’s regular online promos (first month $1, 30–50% off, etc.) are usually better than any specific BF/CM thing. It’s more about catching a good rate window than a holiday sale.

What I’d suggest if you’re budget-focused:
- **Start watching prices 4–6 weeks out** for your area and write them down (date, size, price). You’ll see how jumpy they are.
- **Lock in a decent online rate early** with a free reservation if you can; you can always cancel if you spot something better.
- **Call the location** and politely ask if they can match the online price or waive admin/lock fees – that’s where you sometimes save real money, not the rent itself.
- **Check nearby competitors** (Extra Space, Life Storage, CubeSmart) and use those quotes as leverage. I’ve had Public Storage quietly “find” a better rate when I mentioned a cheaper 10x10 down the road.
- **Be careful with the move‑in month deal** – the first month $1 sounds great, but if you’re staying 3–6 months, the *ongoing* rate and possible increases matter way more.

Lesson learned for me: don’t wait for some big Black Friday banner. Treat it like airline tickets – track, compare, and lock in when it looks reasonable, instead of gambling on Thanksgiving week.

Hope this helps!

Hey, so I look at this more from a “what does the *market* do in Nov” angle than just Public Storage specifically.

In my experience, Public Storage doesn’t really do classic Black Friday / Cyber Monday blasts the way retailers do. Their promos (1st month $1, online-only rates, etc.) are basically year‑round marketing levers tied to occupancy and local demand, not the calendar. Around late Nov, what I usually see is:

- **Public Storage** – Dynamic pricing, sometimes bumps *up* when a location is filling. The $1 first‑month thing shows up randomly, not tied to BF/CM.
- **Extra Space** – Often more transparent online discounts (e.g., “50% off first month”), and they’ll sometimes run slightly sweeter online deals around big move/holiday periods.
- **CubeSmart / Life Storage / local brands** – These guys sometimes undercut the big two in late fall just to keep units filled. Not labelled “Black Friday,” but functionally similar.

For a 3–6 month stay, I’d:

1. Price‑check at least 3 brands for the *same week* you plan to start.
2. Compare: intro promo + regular rate + any “rate increase after X months” reviews.
3. Screenshot quotes and re‑check weekly through early Nov.

If Public Storage isn’t clearly cheaper up front *and* you’re staying more than 2–3 months, I’ve usually gotten better value at Extra Space or a strong local operator.

So, I wouldn’t wait on a specific Public Storage Black Friday sale. I’d treat it like airline tickets: lock something decent once you see a good combo of promo + base rate, and keep an eye on competitors in case you can rebook.

Hope that helps! Happy to sanity‑check numbers if you post what you’re seeing for 10x10 vs 10x15.

Hey! I’m kind of a DIY nerd about this stuff, so I look at it like:

**Option A: Public Storage “deals”**
Nice if you snag $1 first month, but prices can jump later and BF/CM isn’t guaranteed.

**Option B: Other self‑storage brands**
Sometimes better *ongoing* monthly rates than flashy promos. I always check at least 2–3 competitors for 10x10/10x15.

**Option C: Full DIY (no traditional storage)**
This is what I’ve been testing: rent a U‑Haul or POD‑style container short‑term, or split a garage with a friend/relative. For 3–6 months, it can be cheaper than a big chain + random price hikes.

If you *have* to use Public Storage, I’d:
- Lock in an online rate ~2–3 weeks before your move
- Screenshot the quote
- Then compare again BF week and only rebook if it’s clearly lower

For me, Option B or C usually beats waiting on a mystery Black Friday deal. Hope this helps!

Hey, I did almost this exact thing last year – late November move, needed a 10x10, was watching prices like a hawk and hoping for a Black Friday deal. What actually decided it for me wasn’t the promo… it was safety.

So, Public Storage did have the usual “$1 first month” type stuff floating around, but the bigger difference between locations was **security**: gate hours, lighting, cameras that actually worked, and how strict they were about gate codes. One place was $15 cheaper but the gate was left open half the time and the hallways were kinda sketchy. I ended up paying a bit more at a better‑secured site and was really happy with that choice.

For a 3–6 month stay, I’d say:
- Don’t chase Black Friday if it means compromising on security.
- Visit in person at night if you can – check lighting, camera coverage, and whether doors/gates are actually closing.
- Ask the manager directly about break‑ins, locks they recommend, and how often they walk the property.

Lesson learned for me: a small “deal” isn’t worth worrying if your stuff’s safe for months. I’d lock in a secure spot once you find it, even if it’s not a special holiday promo.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

So I’m coming at this from kind of a different angle: I’ve been using Public Storage on and off for years, but usually for **long-ish stretches** (6–18 months), not quick moves. I’m not an expert, just someone who’s paid them way too much money over time 😂

From what I’ve seen, the *headline deal* (like $1 first month or 50% off first month) matters way less than what happens **after** that. Public Storage is pretty good at making the move-in look cheap, then bumping the rent once you’re settled. So if you’re planning 3–6 months, you might want to think less about Black Friday and more about:

1. **How often they raise rates** – On one 10x10 I had, the online rate looked great. I moved in mid-Nov, got a promo month, then around month 3 or 4 the rent jumped like 20–25%. No holiday deal saved me from that.

2. **Location-to-location differences** – I’ve noticed some locations are way more aggressive with increases than others. You might want to call and (politely) ask: “How often do rents usually go up here?” You won’t get a perfect answer, but you can kind of hear how they dodge it.

3. **Locking a rate vs chasing a promo** – One time I booked about 3 weeks before my move date, and the rate actually went up online closer to Thanksgiving. I was still locked in at the lower rate because I reserved early. So in my experience, **booking early beat hoping for a Black Friday deal**.

If you do go with them, I’d suggest:
- Screenshot your original rate and promo
- Set a reminder for month 2–3 to watch for increases
- Be ready to call and negotiate or even switch to a nearby facility if they hike it

So yeah, I wouldn’t count on a special Black Friday/Cyber Monday thing. I’d focus on the total 3–6 month cost and how “stable” that location seems instead.

Hope this helps! What city are you in? Sometimes the strategy changes a bit depending on how many competitors are nearby.