Smart Leave
Should you bring it
or leave it behind?
Some things cost more to ship than to replace. Smart Leave runs the math for you — and if you're leaving something, orders the replacement so it's waiting when you arrive.
The math most movers don't tell you.
Moving costs are calculated by cubic footage. Use our cost calculator → A beat-up sofa takes up the same space as a new one — but costs $200–$400 to ship. If a comparable replacement is $189 on Amazon, you're burning money moving the old one.
Smart Leave compares your shipping cost against the replacement price for every item Google AI identifies in your home. You decide what to bring. We run the numbers.
How it works
01
Google AI scans your home
Point your phone at any room. AI identifies every item — furniture, appliances, electronics, boxes — and estimates the cubic footage each one takes up on the truck.
02
We calculate the shipping cost per item
Based on your total move distance and the item's cubic footage, we show you exactly what that piece costs to transport. The number updates live as you toggle items.
03
We compare it against Amazon's price
For items where a comparable replacement is cheaper to buy new, Smart Leave shows you the savings and links directly to a replacement product on Amazon.
04
You decide — it's always your call
Toggle the item off your moving list. Your quote drops instantly. The Amazon link opens in a new tab so you can order the replacement to your new address before move day.
What typically gets left behind
Sofa, 3-Seat
Ship$280–$410
Replace$150–$350
Often worth leaving
Mattress, Queen
Ship$200–$320
Replace$200–$600
Case by case
Dresser, 6-Drawer
Ship$180–$260
Replace$120–$250
Often worth leaving
Office Chair
Ship$80–$130
Replace$60–$200
Case by case
Shipping cost estimates based on a 1,000-mile move at average cubic footage. Your actual costs will vary.
Honest about when it helps.
Smart Leave isn't for everything. Your grandmother's dining table isn't going on Amazon. Smart Leave is designed for the items where the math genuinely works in your favor — typically older, lower-value furniture on longer-distance moves.
Our commitment
We only suggest leaving something behind if it actually saves you money. We show you both numbers — ship cost and Amazon replacement price — and let you decide. We never push you to leave items just to earn an affiliate commission.
goCubify participates in the Amazon Associates program. If you purchase a replacement product through a Smart Leave link, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence which items we flag or the savings calculations we show.