Van Liners: Van Line Moving Companies
March 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving scams
Recently It has come to my attention that I may have given the false impression that I am anti-van line. So let disspell that myth right here and now…I am not anti-van line.
I am anti-moving
scam.
How this came about was I invited by a local moving company, that also happens to be a Wheaton Van Line agent out of Kalamazoo, to meet with the owner of that moving company and tour his installation.
He was very polite and professional and he explained to me how many van liners work. He showed me his facilities and his trucks etc. I was very impressed to say the least. But more importantly he showed me where I had erred in my judgement of van liners.
So from this I just wanted to express three points about Van liners, no matter whom they may be:
1) Van Liners are Local Moving Companies:
Many van liners have agents do their selling and transporting for them. Similar to a franchise these agents go out and bid on moves, do advertising in their perspective regions etc. But those agents usually are moving company owners in their own right.
These agents operate their own local full service moving company like any other full service mover. They just also happen to be van line agents.
2) Van Liners can be cheaper for small long distance moves:
I had this one completely wrong. I said that for smaller moves that van liners were not not competitive in pricing. In fact, for small long distance moves they can actually far cheaper than a full service mover.
Of course you will give up some control and time using the Van Liners but you make it up in cost.
Now, what I say does hold up if you are moving long distance. But then you take in account point 1 above.
3) You still need to verify a Van Liner like any other mover:
No matter if you are looking at Full Service Movers, Van Liners or Craigslist movers you still need to do your research on the company.
Just because it is well established name in the moving business does not mean they are good moving company to use.
If you read the articles that I have on this website then you know I did a review of moving scams. Over 80% of those moving scams were committed by “licensed and insured” established moving companies; and 60% of those were committed by Van Line agents.
So while reported that Van Liners committed most of the moving scams I have to amend that and say most were committed by Van Line agents.
The moral of the story is: Do your research any mover you plan to use.
I hope this helps to clarify my views on Van Liners.
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March 30, 2009 by jburnham
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How To Make Your Moving Experience Quick And Easy!
Discover all the Tricks and Traps from a Moving Company Insider as he Exposes how to Spot and Avoid Moving Company Scams, Shows you how to Find and Hire Professional and Reliable Moving Labor and Help, Reviews Moving Companies so that you don’t Have to, and so much more…
Do you want to know how to avoid moving scams and choose reliable, professional moving companies?
Want a place that is free where you can research your potential moving company and see how they stack up?
Need a review done of your potential moving company so that you know for sure they are on the up and up?
Want money saving tips so your move doesn’t cost so much?
Want to avoid costly and frustrating moving scams?
If you said yes to any of the above…then this is the website for you! I have spent a lot of hours researching and writing about the moving industry so that you can come to one place and learn what you need to know so that you can have a stress free moving experience.
Hello; MY name is Jae Burnham.
I started in the moving business with nothing. I mean it. I had no money,job or a place to live. I placed one classified ad and in ten minutes I had my first moving job. From that point I built a company that became the fastest growing company in Michigan.
I went from nothing to having my own moving trucks, several employees, my own office and shop, being licensed and insured, and doing moves all around the country. In that time I learned a lot about my industry and how it operates…I am now going to sharing that with you.
I invite you to look around. Spend some time here. Bookmark this website so that you can come back over and over as I update it. Sign up with my RSS feed.
Feel free to drop me a line or give me a call for all your moving needs. All our information can be found on our Contact Us page. Thank you.
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Qualities A Moving Company Should Have
March 27, 2009 by jburnham
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Let me share this idea to you which I just come up with regarding moving your things and other stuff when you are on the process of planning your settlement in the new house you have bought. There are things that you should also consider before you are going to grab your telephone and call for a moving company that will help you move your things to your new house. Remember that there are many moving companies that you can hire anytime you like and you must make sure that the company you are going to hire possesses the qualities I have sited.
A stress free move. Their movers must have had these good qualities
A moving company should have the following qualities:
* Customer satisfaction is always their first policy
* Professionalism
* Courtesy
* Honesty
* Knowledge
* Integrity
* Trust
* Experience
* and Reliability
If you think that a certain moving company have these qualities, then you are in good hands. You will surely have what you expect to have about them and to your belongings as well.
One of the best things that you should do when you would like to have the company that can give you the qualities you look for is by visiting websites that offer comprehensive comparison on different moving companies with their different moving quotes. To give you the quotes that you would like to have homebulletin.net is the best website that can help you find the best movers today. They offer free competitive moving quotes and their website is designed to help you through your moving process.
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Bad Movers
March 22, 2009 by jburnham
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This is the kind of mover you get when you hire bad movers
Bad movers seem to be everywhere these days. The news love to report about them and article writers love to write about them. But what is a Bad Mover?
Every movers is going to have their flops. There is always going to be a move that they do that something gets broke, or an employee breaks something, or worse…steals something. Does that make that company a bad mover?
If a moving company moves a hundred people and 97 of those moves the customer was happy, but the other three were not…Is that company a bad mover? I think most of us would agree that they were not.
So what is a bad mover?
Are bad movers all scams? No. But all scammers are bad movers! You need to read my website thoroughly to know how to spot and avoid the moving scammers.
So what is a bad mover?
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Here is what I think a bad mover is:
1) They have a high incidence of complaints on them from the BBB and other such groups.
Just because a moving company has a good rating does not make them a good mover. Check out how many complaints they have gotten as compared to other movers. The BBB is easily manipulated and bribed (…ooops slip of the tongue there. I meant they are paid to report good ratings…) I know of one company that has more complaints on them than any other moving company in that BBB yet has an “A-” rating. This company has over 10 complaints in 12 months, yet another moving company only has one complaint and they have a “D-” rating. With the BBB as long as you have money you can have a good BBB report.
2) They will not honor legitimate claims levied against them for breakage, etc.
Bad movers will not honor any claims about breakage, theft or loss. Bad movers will also make it very difficult for you to even file a claim or follow up on it if a claim is filed.
3) Bad movers will often claim they are part of reputable groups like the BBB or a movers’ association when they are not.
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen a moving company claim they are members of one group or another that has a high perceived reputation. The company I mentioned earlier with a large amount of claims against it is guilty of this crime as well. They claim they are members of the BBB yet the BBB says they are not. Bad movers want you to believe that they are good movers even if they have to lie.
All moving company scammers are bad movers, but not all bad movers are moving scams. A bod mover is exactly what the title says they are…Bad Movers.
You see, many bad movers are legitimate moving companies. Some are even licensed and insured and bonded, etc. The company is just badly managed. They hire hooligans and slackers, thieves and welfare scammers, criminals and druggies. They don’t care how the move is carried out or whether you are happy or not. And their crew is an example of that attitude.
Beware of the scammers, but also beware of the bad movers. Bad movers are far more plentiful than the scammers.
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Moving and Junk Removal…What?
February 25, 2009 by jburnham
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How many times do I have to go on Craigslist and see ads that say, “Moving and Junk Removal” or something along those lines?
Moving and Junk Removal…seriously? In what demented mind are moving someones precious belongings or expensive office equipment the sames as junk removal? Do they use the same truck in moving your stuff as they do with taking out the stinking, rotting trash?
I don’t know about you people, but I know I would never hire a junk man to move my expensive and delicate furniture and heirlooms. Someone that does moving and junk removal is someone that is doing anything they can to make money…and there is nothing wrong with that at all. I applaud them actually, but come on, do you really believe someone is going to take you seriously as a professional mover if you also haul trash and debris in the same truck? The answer is they are not.
No, when you need a mover call a professional mover. When you need garbage taken away call a trash remover.
Now there is nothing saying that these could be seperate divisions within the same company, as they can complement one another, but do not advertise the in the same breath.
Moving and junk removal are not the same and give to different pictures. Do them both if you wish, but keep them different in the eyes of the consumer.
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Getting your moving estimates in writing before you do your move is imperative. This is your biggest defense in preventing moving scams.
Moving estimates serve an important role in the stress free moving day blitz. By getting your moving quote in writing before the move allows for you to plan the expenditures and time allowances.
You should never sign a moving estimate agreement until you have fully understood the agreement and have addressed any areas of concern such as possible areas where there may be extra or hidden fees. This is a vital area to be on the look out for as this where many moving scam companies really hit you hard.
I have written a great article called: Moving Estimates: 20 Questions That Guarantee Success. As you can tell by the title there are 20 questions that you should ask minimally. By following the advice in that article and then getting your estimate in writing you should prevent a lot of stress and heartache.
A many of moving scams are founded on the premise of not getting the moving estimate in writing…so do yourself a favor and get your moving estimate in writing before the move: even if it is only by email!
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Find Local Moving Companies: 4 Sources to Find Local Moving Help
February 17, 2009 by jburnham
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Where to find local moving companies, especially reputable local moving companies, can be a frustrating and exciting thing to accomplish. While not difficult to find local moving companies, it is hard to find the right one that is honest and will get the job done.
I am going to give you some of the best places to find local moving companies, and a little training on finding the right one for you.
So lets begin:
The first place I would suggest to find local moving companies is the internet. Now many of the moving company gurus out there will say that this is the last place to look. They are wrong. It is the first place to look.
Looking on the internet to find local moving companies is not bad; where you look can be.
Search Engines:
This is the first place I would recommend you looking to find local moving companies. Go to places like Google and type-in this phrase: “Moving companies in (enter your city here)”. This bring up a listing of your local moving companies that have registered themselves with those search engines.
I would recommend that then call a few of the ones that look the best and ask for an estimate. The moving estimate the venue where you interview your prospective moving companies.
On-line Classified Ads:
This is a good place to find local moving companies. However it is suggested that you really do your homework with this route. Places like Craigslist.com, Kijiji.com and Backpage.com often have classified listings of moving companies. However, especially with Craigslist, many moving scam companies thrive with these forums.
I have many articles that you could read that will help you in finding the right company so as to avoid moving scams. My most popular article by far is Craigslist Mover Scams. I highly recommend that you spend some time reading my articles to help you avoid the moving scams.
Phone Books:
Phone books, either on-line or off, are great sources of moving companies. Another good thing about the phone books with their on-line listings is that many of the moving companies are reviewed by former customers.
Also, with the phone books you will get more reputable companies here than you would with on-line classified sites.
Labor Providers:
Moving labor providers are also a great source to find local moving companies. While these guys are many only provide the manual labor for the move versus the full moving service of moving companies they are a great source of cheap moving help. Many full service moving companies will also list their services with these labor providers.
Like the on-line phone books, many of the labor providers allow for customers to rate their providers. This gives you an idea of how a these local moving companies will perform for you.
So there you have it: places where you can find local moving companies.
Quick and Easy Moving is a full service moving company that services Mid-Michigan. No matter if you are moving around the corner or out-of-state Quick and Easy Moving can and will help you, with all your moving needs. No move is too big or too small.
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The guys did a great job! We had an excessive amount of stuff to be moved, they did it fast without breaking or damaging a thing.
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