Moving Stories case 1103073 : Mitch A. from San Francisco

“Moving” Stories case 1103073 : Mitch A. from San Francisco

I found a service provider who quoted me lower than many others and decided to try them out. They took an online payment, a deposit they said, and I got my papers via fax.

My mover told me the insurance I got was no good and even told me they would not work with the service unless I gave them a waiver of some sort. This was odd, I thought, since the stories I heard from friends usually had the insurance disapproving the mover. Turns out the moving insurance I had gotten was from a fly-by-night outfit some jerk was running out of his bedroom pc. That was the last time I bought anything online.

The next morning I went out to an agency referred to me by a friend. This nice lady gave me the usual spiel about needing protection and coverage from theft. I had nothing better to do that afternoon so I sat in on her explanations of their process, besides they had pretty good coffee. I found out that there was a rising number of rogue movers out there matched by a lot of fly-by-night insurance agencies, one of which I had fallen victim to. I was thinking of letting the “deposit” I paid slide but after hearing this lady’s words I was fired up. I wanted my money back.

It was a long and convoluted process and I was eventually able to reclaim only part of what I paid for “deposit” after the credit card charges, but I had satisfaction from shafting the wiseguy.

So the movers came and packed my stuff. One of them broke a vase my sister gave me one Christmas, I didn’t cry for it but I claimed on that. They packed all my furniture and kitchen stuff, and thanks to my paying attention to the insurance lady I kept my own list of items and had the crew chief sign off on it.

Protection while Moving to a New Home

Protection while Moving to a New Home

Most people do not think about protection when transporting goods but it should be of utmost importance when doing so. Any and all goods are at risk during transport and their arrival can mean the difference between life and death, success and failure, wealth and despair.

Even in today’s weaker economy, company’s still reassign their high-value employees across the country and moving companies are all but happy to oblige. Movers have not had a good couple of years since the financial crisis and even big moving

Relocation: Say The Goodbyes

Relocation: Say The Goodbyes

When one has to move from one city to the next, one has a million thoughts racing through their head. They range from things like finding a new place, job, friends, and arrangements for kids and their pets. One also wonders if one will be able to fit into the new set up without any hiccups. This period is like riding the emotional rollercoaster. One moment there is joy considering the fact that any move is for the better. New places, better opportunities and all things new. Right on the heels of this euphoria rides the fear of the unknown. The many questions with “what if’s”. What if the move does not work out like one thought it would or what if all things went wrong?

It is in these moments that God can help – through the loving hands extended by friends. Friends serve to help bolster one’s spirits when the need arises. While one is neck deep in the preparations for relocation, one must not forget to inform friends. The extended friends’ circle has to be notified as well and the new address for communication has to be intimated. This is a task which one must do with care. Humanity is made up of relationships and hence it is important that one keep his friends updated.… Continue reading

“Moving” Stories case 1103037 : Blue L. from Manila, Phils.

I lived in uptown Houston for two years with my brother as we studied at the local Art Institute of Texas, he trained in multimedia and I in computer animation. We moved on the third year since we both finished our degrees early and found work outside of Houston. We moved to NASA Road One near the Space Center after we rented a trailer to hook up to my Montero and a storage space for what would not fit at our new place. We didn’t get moving insurance aside from what was bulked into our trailer rental contract since no one was able to advise us on such things.

Over time we would visit the storage bin, adding or replacing stuff as time went by. Eventually we… Continue reading

Moving Company Responsibilities to Clients

Like all businesses, moving companies have obligations to their clients to fulfill and they are one of the kinds of industries that do not get called on to do so unless you, as the client, start asking questions. Reputable moving businesses are proud of their accomplishments and will answer your questions about their protocols, even provide it to you in writing if asked. In this way you can pool together your best choices when moving and you’ll find out the lowest rate may not be the best one.

In America, the U.S. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act keeps movers honest when dealing with people looking to move from one place to another. It requires movers to pay at least the value… Continue reading