Has anyone ever used a moving service before? if so, how did you find a good one??
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Look in the yellow pages (NOT Yahoo!) find a family owned and operated one, they are generally the best and fairest prices.
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No i haven't but sometimes I wish I have, it would hopefully be faster and less stress for me.
No i haven't but sometimes I wish I have, it would hopefully be faster and less stress for me.
If you are moving just locally, it might be easier to choose, though you should still check with the Better Business Bureau at least. Long haul moving companies have a very bad record. I've had a moving truck full of all my belongings hijacked by a moving company's disgruntled driver to Las Vegas and then abandoned by the side of a road. Another time, a mover promised to ship something in a few days but actually waited about a month till it was convenient for him to find a truck.
It's hard to find a good moving service. Cross your fingers, and hope all of your furniture arrives, at the right address, at the right time, in the right city! Pack securely, oops!
Pack and take your valuables yourself: jewelry, expensive clothes, coates, shoes, etc., silverware, dishes, etc.
Anything you can't afford to lose or replace, you should move in your vehicle.
Ask friends for their experiences with local and national moving companies.
I have worked in the moving and stg industry for over 17 years, If this is a local move, my advice would be to go with a company that is nationwide like United or Mayflower.
I've moved several times and have only been happy with a small, local, independent moving company. Ask friends and neighbors for reccomondations. While you'll want to get at least two estimates you might want to go with the one that has the best reputation for honesty even if they are a little higher. Check with the Better Buisness Bureau to see if there are any complaints against them.