Reliable Craigslist Movers
March 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Tips and Advice, Moving labor
One of the many questions that I get asked a lot is: “Are Craigslist movers reliable?” And the answer to that is simple. Some are and some aren’t. You have do your home work on all the movers you may hire no matter where you find them. And it doesn’t matter if you find through friends, Craigslist, Yellowpages, or on Google.
I made a quick video about reliable Craigslist movers; enjoy:
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An Honest Mover!
March 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
You know I love it when I am looking at other movers and I find a completely honest mover. Believe it or not, this is sometimes a rarity. But, today in looking through Craigslist I found a co0mpletely honest mover…
Okay, actually he is not a mover but a moving laborer (he does say he works for a moving company.) Still, it is refreshing to see this on Craigslist. While there are many movers that advertise there that are honest the number that are dishonest far exceeds our small click.
Anyway, here is Bill’s ad that he posted in the Battle Creek Craigslist:
Are you looking to move. Let me Help you with that. Loading / Unloading / Packing I can handle it
PACKING SERVICES…….WHAT A PAIN….. LET ME DO THE PACKING FOR YOU……… I DO NOT UNPACK THOUGH
I currently work for a moving company which I can not disclose on here but I definately [sic] know what im doing
YOU SUPPLY THE U-HAUL AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF THE HARD PART
I am willing to drive the truck for you but i will not be renting them for you
Maybe you only have a couple of items and maybe its a whole house. Either way is fine.My Rates:
$75.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum
$25.00 traveling and fuel charge
EMAIL TODAY
I am uninsured so i cant offer coverage on the items but i will do everything in my power to keep you and your articles safe and happy.
SEND ME AN EMAIL OF WHAT YOU NEED MOVED AND I WILL EMAIL YOU A QUOTE BACK
TO MUCH TO LIST….. I OFFER FREE ON-SITE SERVICES- JUST SHOOT ME AN EMAIL — MY NAME IS BILL
I can forgive the grammatical errors for the fact of his complete honesty.
I do think his rates are a bit high for just a laborer, but heck, if he gets the business then more power to him. I love the fact that he comes right out and tells you that he is NOT insured. Some many would have not done this.
Although he refuses to tell what moving company he works with I would hazard a guess to say it is Greater Michigan Movers as they are the only one is Battle Creek. (If I am right Bill I promise I won’t tell Mike.)
Just thought I would write and talk about this.
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I’m Very Pleased With U-Save Moving
March 7, 2010 by admin
Filed under Testimonials
“Very pleased. Very professional” is what Ken said about U-Save Moving.
We were able to help Ken with his move in Burton, MI and save him from a high priced move. Needless to say he was very pleased with us…And why wouldn’t he be? We are the best movers in Mid-Michigan bar none…Let us do the same for you.
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U-Save Moving Was Perfect
March 7, 2010 by admin
Filed under Testimonials
We just moved Dan today, and we saved him from a high priced move.
Dan moved from Lansing, MI to Escanaba, MI using U-Save Moving. By using our services he was able to move for hundred less than if he used any other full service mover.
Check out what he had to say about us below:
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Moving Videos
February 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Uncategorized
Here is a collection of helpful moving tips videos for you in one place. I will update this regularly as I create new videos.
Reliable Craigslist Movers:
Gas Mileage for Moving Trucks:
Ryder Moving Truck Rentals:
Tipping Your Movers:
Craigslist Moving Help:
Moving Systems, Part I & II:
Penske Moving Truck Rental Review:
U-Haul Moving Truck Rental Review:
Moving Truck Rentals:
Moving Brokers:
Cheap Movers:
Moving Scams:
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Moving With Pets
February 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Tips and Advice
Taking Care Of Your Pets When Moving
Here is a great article that I found. I hope it helps when you are moving with pets.
Tips for Dog Show
by DavidRelocating could be really complicated for animals and pets. When you are transferring there are a lot of concerns to take into account, counting the impression that transferring will have on your animals. The plans that you do relating to your reloction will have to consider sorts of pets that you have so that you will be able to ensure that each one of their needs are taken cared of right through every stage of the move. The particular arrangements that you perform will rely on the specific kind of animal that you possess. Nevertheless, there are certain things that could be performed to make any animal comfortable when transferring.
Comfort is a great matter when you are taking into account transferring with your pets. The procedure that you utilize to move will play a great part in how you keep their ease, thus be sure that you prepare ahead. If you need to employ a moving company, you will likely have to hire a distinct company to transfer your pet or you can transfer your pet on your own. There are a lot of cheap moving companies that dedicate themselves to pets, and if your company does not, they will likely have a suggestion to a company that does. Check to ask } about it when you contact the companies for moving company quotes. This will save you time sooner, and an oral referral is always better than selecting a company unsystematically.
Constancy is one of the most important concerns to take into account when you are transferring with your animals. Majority of pets rely on having specific things everyday. For instance, dogs count on walks that happen at a uniform time daily, cats love to be fed at specific times, horses need daily exercise, and different pets require hygienic cages and more. It is essential to keep as many of these customs ready when you are transferring in order to keep the animals from being disturbed too much.
No matter if you are transporting your pet, or if you hire a company to do so, you need to ensure that concerns are established so that your pet can travel at ease. This signifies that you should have food or drugs that they will need during the move handy and not difficult to get to. Consider packing a travel bag or box for your pets. Include items such as favorite toys, special treats, blankets, foods, drugs, additional collars and leashes, and everything else your pet employs or needs on a daily basis. Attempt not to wash their toys or blankets when you move, as the smell will play a great part in keeping them comfortable during the move and when you move into your current home.
Regardless of how distant you are transferring, it is essential to maintain your pets pleased during the move. There are specific concerns that you need to do for specific animals, but overall it is more or less keeping them at ease. The finest methods to do this is to maintain a habit and keep known items around them. Be sure to learn their vet records too before you move, as you will need them when you get to your current home. Eventually, if you have planned the move and integrated your pets in your transferring plans, you will simply succeed to your current home without any difficulty or strain for either you or your pet.
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U-Save Moving’s Brand New Service!
February 25, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Announcing U-Save Moving’s New WorldWide Moving Services!
In another step forward for U-Save Moving we have now partnered up with company that can transport your household possessions all across the country and across the world. No longer is U-Save Moving regulated to just intrastate moving. With our new partners I can offer you a full service moving experience for a lot less than you would get with regular van liners like Mayflower, Allied, United or Bekins.
This full door to door service like never before. And we can even move your vehicles as well!
Need to move from one state to another but are tired of being quoted $5000, $6000 or more, well now U-Save Moving can offer the same service for far lower rates. And this is full service at its best. You get a team of guys to load up the truck, it driven to your location, and then unloaded into your new home. You’ll never have to lift a finger.
Let give you some comparisons:
- Lansing, MI to Austin, TX: $2550 to $2725 add $1400 to move your vehicle.
- Lansing, MI to Los Angeles, CA: $3200 to $3500 add $1700 to move your vehicle.
There is just a couple of examples of the costs. Now compare that to your other movers. These are flat rate, binding estimates as well. Meaning that these prices WILL NOT change no matter what, and they include everything. Labor, Insurance, fuel, blankets and straps, tie downs and tools. These prices don’t include packing so if you want those services you’ll need to call us for rates.
And we are not limited to Just moving to or from Michigan. If you need to move from California to Florida or Alaska to Texas we can help with that as well.
Just give us a call or contact by using the form below.
Thank you.
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Can You Afford Cheap Movers?
February 22, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Tips and Advice
Can you afford cheap movers? I would think again. And this video explains why.
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Are You Designed To Move? A Moving Company Review
February 22, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Company Reviews
Can you trust Design To Move?
Company: Designed To Move
Grade: A+
City: St Clair Shores/Detroit/Port Huron
I first learned of Design To Move from James Height when he wrote to me on FaceBook. Apparently he liked my website and the fact that I exposed the moving scammers that prey on unsuspecting customers. he wrote:
James Height hey just wanted to say I love your web site! calling out the scammers on craigslist is what needs to happen. Its hard for legal movers like us to get ahead with people like that out there. Check out my page its Designed To Move MI and become a fan if you want. if I get any moves in your area I cant fit in I will send them your way.
So I thought that I would review his company. Seems fair doesn’t it?
So let me say this. I LOVE THIS COMPANY!
What a professional moving company. I know that Designed TO Move and James have more than just a Craigslist presence as James, as I said, found me via FaceBook. As a matter of fact I have never seen Designed To Move even advertise on Craigslist. So that is a step up from the rabble and the moving scams. I don’t know if they are also on Twitter but they may be. It would seem logical.
This company is licensed and insured. I have verified this with the government website. So you can rest easy in knowing that would be taken care of in that regard. They are also part of the Michigan Movers Association which has stringent requirements to be a member. So this is another plus-point.
For the full review plus click this link: http://movingcompanyreview.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/designed-to-move-moving-company-review/
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Bekins Van Lines: Bekins Moving Company Review
February 21, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Company Reviews
Company: Bekins Van Lines
Grade: F
City: Nationwide
More often than not the perpetrators of moving scams are licensed and insured moving companies, and the majority of those come from the national vanliners. It is unfortunate but true.
I did an informal study a while back where I investigated the complaints of moving scams that were on the internet. I took these reports and looked into the moving companies that were said to have committed these scams, what I found shocked me! I found that almost 80% of the moving scam complaints were not committed by unlicensed and uninsured moving companies but licensed and insured ones…scary huh? Of those, I found that 75% were committed by nationwide vanliners…And Bekins Van Lines was at the top of the list.
Bekins Van Lines or Bekins Moving Company is a national van liners with offices (or hubs) in every state. What these specialize in is moving people across the country. They have set up their operations similar to a franchise. A local moving company becomes and authorized agent for Bekins and they sell Bekins moving services in their state and/or region. Bekins can factually go all over the world to move you. This not a bad business model.
However, Bekins is the worst company out there and should be avoided.
IN going online and googling Bekins I found that not one of the consumer rating websites rate Bekins very high. While Bekins do have their fans and fair share of positive ratings they have far more negative ratings.
J.D. Powers and Associates, a leading consumer rating agency, rated Bekins as one of the worst companies several years in a row.
Many of Bekin’s authorized moving company agents have horrible ratings themselves, including bad BBB reports. The authorized agent for my state of Michigan that operates out of Fraser is a prime example. I personally know that they are being sued by one company for name infringement and yet sued another company for the very same thing. Talk about “talking out of both sides of your mouth.” And I personally know that they spend THOUSANDS to make sure that they have a good BBB report. Yet the BBB freely admits that they have the highest amount of complaints of any moving company in Michigan and far above the normal for a company of their volume…so what does that say?
So in my opinion I would never use Bekins Moving Company…instead I would maybe Mayflower or Movex.