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The Top What-If Questions Asked by People Moving
June 23, 2010 by admin
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“What if…my movers are not as good as they say?”
“What if…my movers don’t show up on the moving day?”
“what if…?” Is the common question. And it is okay to question your moving company.
There are really good movers and then there are the really bad movers. Sometimes is is very difficult to really know the differences between the two. That is why I have so much information available for free for you about moving companies.
This article was found because my friends at Moishe’s Moving posted it on their Facebook page. It is a fabulous article and I really thought that I should share it with all of you. It answer most of your “What if…?” questions. I hope you like it:
The Top What-If Questions Asked by People Moving
How to Fight the Fears About MovingBy Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide
Just before a move I always doubt our decision; usually, it’s too late to back out (although, I’m a firm believer it’s never too late). These doubts come from my own fears of the move not working out. Find out what the common “What if?” questions are then face the fear to see that if even the worst happens, you’ll be okay.
* What if the movers don’t show up on moving day?
This is the most common fear when you’ve hired movers to move you. I’ve never actually had it happen, but friends did and they were moving an entire house across the country on a very tight time line. If this does happen, first try to get in touch with the driver of the truck to see if he or she’s been delayed. If the movers simply refuse to move you, get out your list of the moving companies you had previously interviewed and call each one to see if other arrangements can be made. If you’re moving during the off-season, movers might be able to move you on short notice, but if you’re moving across the country, this will be almost impossible.
If movers are unable to accommodate your move for that day, book it for the next day or as soon as possible. To avoid potential time issues, that is having to move out on a specific day because others are moving in, make sure when you’re scheduling your move that you allow time for these kinds of delays. If possible, arrange your move-out day two days in advance of the drop-dead date. This will ensure that you have time to deal with these kinds of issues should they arise.
* What if the truck I reserved from the rental agency loses my reservation?
This just happened to a friend of mine who’d reserved a moving truck months in advance. She managed to find another agency with a truck available the morning she needed it, but that was pure luck (and a lot of phone calls).
Again, have a back-up plan. Know which agencies have trucks available for that day by calling a few days before your move. Keep a list with telephone numbers and prices. Also, find out where you’ll be picking up the truck since some agencies may require you to drive a long way first, cutting into your move time.
* What if the people (friends and family) I asked to help me move, cancel?
This is always difficult, in particular if you’re counting on friends and family rather than paid help. I always keep a list of movers handy, local people who do local moves. If they aren’t busy on a move, often they’ll help you for a fee, just make sure you let them know that you don’t need their truck. The other option is to call up your friends two days before the move to confirm that they are definitely helping out. Always offer dinner or drinks or both afterward just as extra incentive.
* What if our new home isn’t ready to move into on the day we move out of our old home?
This happened to us once. We ended up having to pay the movers to load and unload our stuff into storage for a few days until the new place was ready. We insisted that our landlord pay for the storage fees, simply because it was her error. She agreed.
It’s always a good idea to build this kind of contingency plan into your budget as well. Adding extra money to the budget allows for such errors to occur and for you to have the funds to amend them. While storage isn’t cheap and paying movers to move it twice adds up, at least your things will be safe and secure while your new home awaits.
* What if the movers don’t arrive with our things on the day they’re supposed to?
This can happen if you move a long distance. Movers have to give you a move in window of time in which they’ll arrive, so make sure that’s written into your contract. Ultimately, if the movers are late, there’s not a lot you can do except continue to call the moving company on a regular (daily at least) basis then wait. If you feel the company is not being straight up with you, then you should contact the BBB and report the problem. Let the movers know that you’ll be reporting them if your things don’t arrive soon.
* What if after the move I find some stuff missing?
It’s important when you move in, that you play an active role in checking off your items as they come through the door. Using the household inventory sheet, check each item to make sure it’s there. If you’re missing a box or an item, don’t sign the waybill or make sure the item is clearly marked so the company can try to trace the item. If the move truck is sharing moves between a few households, your item may have ended up at another home. It’s up to the company to trace the item and to pay for replacing it. Just make sure you have adequate insurance and that you report missing items as soon as possible; at least three days within the move.
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Lansing Long Distance Movers
April 26, 2010 by admin
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10% Off of your move when you book with us on the day of your quote!
Professional Moving Labor Help
Local Lansing Moving Company
330-887-2834
U-Save Moving and Storage is here to make your move stress-free! We specialize in commercial and residential long distance moves. No move is too big or too small for U-Save Moving and Storage.
If You want caring professionals who will handle your belongings with the utmost care possible. We are your moving company!
We do local and long distance moves. Anything to make our costumers get the best of the best when they decide it is time to move.
The stress-free help that moves you forward. Qualified professionals here to make your moving day perfect!
Overall as Lansing’s long distance movers we are proud to say that we have a pretty good reputation and we would like to see all our fellow moving companies try to achieve the same success. U-Save Moving and Storage strives to make sure each and every customer is completely satisfied when we leave their home.
- Local Lansing Moving Company
- Rates starting at $55/hr.
- State Wide Moves
- Long Distance Moves
- FREE Moving Estimates.
- FREE furniture assembly/dissembly.
- NO Mileage Fees.
- NO HIDDEN FEES.
- NO EXTRA CHARGES.
- Affordable hourly rates
- Flat rate fees available.
- Senior, Military and Student discounts.
- No job too large or too small.
- Residential or commercial.
- Cleaning and Landscaping available.
As you probably noticed by our ad, we are not amateurs and this is not a part time job for us to make some extra money.
It is common knowledge in the moving business that it is very easy for amateurs and/or scammers to become injured and/or cause damage while moving large objects such as couches, appliances, china cabinets, entertainment centers, projection tv’s, etc. U-Save Moving and Storage helpers handles these items daily and that is why we strongly feel that moving furniture/major appliances etc. should be left to skilled, highly trained professionals who work in the field everyday. We are not perfect, but we promise to handle your furniture/personal items as if they were our own.
Give us a call now and get an estimate right over the phone! Office 330-887-2834.
- Local Residential Lansing Moving
- Long Haul Relocation Service
- Free In-House Estimate With No Obligation
- Low Cost Rates, Best Value for Your Money
- Experienced Team of Professional Movers
- Clean, Professional Trucks and Equipment
- Quilt-Pad Wrapped Furniture Protection
- Professional Packing and Unpacking Services
- Anti-Stain Stretch Wrap for Upholstered Furniture
- Services for Loading and Unloading Rental Trucks
- We Offer Senior & Veteran & Student Discounts
- Local Lansing Movers
U-Save Moving and Storage is a professional full service long distance moving labor company. Why spend $500, $700, $1000 or more to move your possessions when it can be done for a fraction of the cost with the same or BETTER quality?
We’ve got strong backs, but our mental faculties are our most powerful attribute: We think before we move.
Being completely prepared is one of the characteristics that sets us apart from other moving companies. We protect your possessions, but we also guard against damage to door frames, stairways, banisters and railings. We take the proper precautions to avert any problems that might occur.
10% Off of your move when you book with us on the day of your quote!
Professional Moving Services
Local Lansing Long Distance Moving Company
330-887-2834
You Call. We Move. You Save!
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Movers Charged In Statewide Rogue Movers Sting
April 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
It seems that the illegal movers (rogue movers) are getting their just deserts in Florida.
A lot of new reports are coming out of Florida about their statewide sting of rogue movers. And if you notice many of these seem like they are good and upstanding movers, but if you notice these people are just out and out criminals.
Now you need to understand, many of these companies were targeted by the police because they had numerous complaints about their illegal services.
So yes, there are many companies out there that are not licensed and insured but get few complaints and these companies are left alone. So do you your research. If you use a rogue mover make sure you check them out and view their complaint history with the BBB or with the state you are in.
Here is the article:
Moving company owner charged in statewide sweep
April 03, 2010 5:18 AM
Jeff Barker
Daily NewsTALLAHASSEE – The owner of Good Moves Moving Company was among those charged in a statewide sweep targeting unregistered movers.
Randy Stokes, 54, the owner of the Fort Walton Beach-based business, has been charged with operating an unregistered moving company, according to a Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services press release. Stokes had previously been issued a written notice from the Division of Consumer Services telling him his company needed to be registered.
Nine other moving company owners across the state were also charged in the sweep, which ended Thursday night. The businesses were identified by consumer and industry complaints.
The department set up operations where officers portrayed citizens who needed to move, according to the release. After deals were completed, the owners were charged.
Florida law requires moving companies to register with the department before they conduct business. Owners must show proof of liability insurance.
Failure to register is a misdemeanor violation, with a maximum penalty of one year in prison and up to a $1,000 fine.
A list of the other owners charged in the sweep
Denzel Lockley, 27, the owner of Red Truck Moving in Tallahassee.
Modestus Germain Fevrier, 33, the owner of Express Moving Solutions out of Jacksonville.
Azad Basar Sahbudak, 31, owner of Atlantis Moving & Storage in Jacksonville Beach. The department is pursuing other legal action against this moving company because they were notified on two previous occasions that they needed to register with the Department. They were also previously fined $1000.00 and $5000.00, which they have failed to pay.
Derrick Maurice Wilhite, 41, who worked with Sahbudak was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on a local warrant charging him with felony criminal mischief. He was taken to the Duval County Pre-Trial Detention Facility in lieu of a total bond of $5,003.00.
Jordan Seth Speisman, 28, owner of UF Mover Guys in Gainesville.
Fredrick Williams Pohl, 33, owner of GatorSaver Movers also in Gainesville.
Geary S Adams, 55, co owner of Furniture World Moving Service in Okeechobee.
David Dawson, 33, owner of Urban Movers in Sarasota.
Kevin B. Pierre, 38, owner of Pierre Byers Moving in Pembroke Pines.
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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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Reviewing Your Moving Company
February 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Company Reviews, Moving Tips and Advice
How to review your moving company
Have you ever wanted to comment on the service you had with your movers, good or bad?
Unfortunately most moving companies do not have a website where you can leave comments about your service. And in fact I advise you not to use any mover that doesn’t have a website. (websites can be made for free these days so there is no excuse not to have one.) But even the moving companies that do have a website, most often than not, there is no place to leave comments about your service. And this is unfortunate.
Testimonials are powerful. Many of you will decide to use a moving company just because of the good reviews that you find of them online. Testimonials and reviews help build trust for moving companies; and any moving company not actively campaigning to get as many as they can and publish them far and wide are shooting themselves in the foot.
After every move that I do I ask if the customer was happy, and if they were (which is usually the case 98% of the time) I have them write a few words about there experience. Lately I have been getting videos of them saying on camera what they experienced. You can see all my testimonials on this website. Just go to the “testimonials” category and you can see hundreds of them. Or just click the videos off to the right and see and hear what a few of my recent customers have to say.
But in lieu of mover not asking for the testimonial or review where can you go to leave a review? Where will it make the most impact? This is the question.
Yelp
Yelp is a website designed just to leave reviews of businesses. All you have to is sign up and start reviewing.
There are people on Yelp that have made careers going into businesses and using their services just so they can review the business. It sounds like a horrible career choice but it does happen. Thing about Yelp is that it ranks very high on the search engines. So if you write a review of XYZ MOVERS that review will show up very early in the search engines for others to see.
Yellowpages
The Yellowpages as we know it: the big, bulky book is outmoded and going the way of the Dodo bird. Everyone is using the search engines to find businesses. Yahoo is partnered with Yellowpages so you can find those companies with internet listings ranking quite high with Yahoo. The thing about the internet listing for Yellowpages (and Yellowbook, Superpages, etc.) is that they have a place where you can leave reviews the moving company that you used. You can leave up to 5 stars for the movers that you chose.
I love Google. As a business person Google makes it so easy for me to have everything I need to create, run and manage a business. They provide all the tools I will ever need. One feature which I am sure that you are familiar with is Google Maps.
Type in the keyword you are looking for like: “professional movers” or “reliable moving” or “movers in (your city)” and a bunch of listing s come up right next to a map. By clicking on those listings you will find a profile page provided by that business of choice. What you may have not known is that that listing page gives you the option to not only read reviews but to leave them as well.
In my opinion, this is one of the best places to leave a review of the moving company that you used.
Yahoo and Bing
Yahoo and Bing also have map listings of businesses. However it is not as easy for business to get a listing on these sites as it is for Google. But like Google; Yahoo and Bing offer a place where you can leave reviews of your chosen moving company.
Ripoff Report
If you go to ripoffreport.com you will find hundreds of reviews left by people like yourself that have used various businesses. However, unlike all of the places mentioned above, you will only find bad reports here. So if you have had a bad review then this may be the place to leave your review; and trust me you will get action if you leave a review here. These show up very high on the search engines and make quite an impact.
But be warned, these reports NEVER disappear. They will always be available to everyone later on down the road.
Of course there are dozens of other consumer review sites out there but none as accessible as ripoffreport.com.
BBB
The Better Business Bureau or more commonly known as the BBB is also another place where you can leave a review. However more often than not and reviews of businesses that are left are usually negative. But you can leave positive reviews for business there as well.
I personally don’t like the BBB because they can be so easily bribed and manipulated by businesses. I know because I have done it.
Despite popular belief the BBB is NOT government operated. Its a ruse. It is a franchise like McDonald’s or Burger King. It is owned by someone to make money, and they make their money by charging businesses that are signed up with them fees for their “services”. If you have a bad BBB report all you have to do to fix it is pay out money to have it fixed. Its really that simple. So I can’t trust the BBB reports at all.
Does your mover have a FaceBook page? It does!? Cool. Do they have a tab where you can leave reviews? If so then leave a review.
You can leave a review of up to 5 stars. What I love and hate about this is: as a consumer I can leave a review knowing that it can never be deleted. So if I leave a bad review then it will be seen forever. As a business person, I hate this. I like to control what is being said about me. Personally I am not afraid of bad reviews and I welcome them as it helps me improve for the next time, but I also know my competitors can leave fake reviews for which I cannot delete. So it is a double edge sword for the business person.
Your moving company doesn’t have a FaceBook page? Doesn’t matter because you can still leave a review on your own Facebook page.
Angie’s List
Many people use Angie’s List to review moving companies and other businesses. The problem with Angie’s List as compared to Yelp is that you have to pay a monthly membership fee for it.
I know that I am not going to dole out hundreds of dollars a year just so I can read a review of a company or two, especially when I can do that for free with Yelp, Google or the other places mentioned here.
The plus point however, is that it is far more reliable than the free places. So if you find a good review of your chosen moving company then it is probably a good chance that it is a good company.
So there you go. Several places that you can go to leave comments and reviews of your experience with your moving company. So whether you are leaving a good comment or a bad one you have choices to be heard and have your count (unlike the presidential elections.)
But I caution you: If you leave a bad comment for any moving business make sure you do it when you have cooled down, and only report the facts. If you leave and angered filled terse review it will be looked upon as if you are the crazy person. Angry people never tell the truth.
Reviewing your moving company and the experience is easy. It only takes a little of your effort and time to do it. If you have something nice to say then please say it. It means so much to the people that work so hard. Of course if you have had a bad experience then you also are obligated to make sure that is know as well.
So no matter what your experience is or was it is always best to leave a few words for the next down the pike to hear what you have to say.
Lastly, you are always free to leave any reviews of your experiences with your moving company with me on this website. I welcome them all. the bad, the ugly and the Great. I will published them unedited for the world to see if that is what you want. Of course you can tell that you don’t want it published and I will honor that as well.
Thank you and good luck with your move.
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Tips For Getting Accurate Moving Quotes From Reliable Movers
February 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Estimate Advice, Moving Tips and Advice
Here is another great article I came across about getting accurate quotes from reliable movers. It is good read. I hope you like it.
4 Tips For Getting Accurate Quotes From Reliable Movers
By Maureen RomensyaWhen looking for reliable movers to hire it can be hard to decide which ones would be the best choice. That is why getting quotes from reliable movers is so essential. Before getting the quotes there are some important tips that will help you get the most accurate quote possible.
Here are the tips that you want to remember and use so that you end up with as accurate of a quote as you can.
1. Plan – When you are going to be making a move it is important that you take time to plan ahead. Planning ahead will help you get a more accurate quote.
You want to know exactly what items will be going with you and what won’t. Along with what services will be needed from the company such as packing.
By knowing ahead of time what you want and planning things then you will definitely have a much higher chance of getting the most accurate quote from reliable movers.
2. Compare – There are so many different moving companies available these days and trying to find the best one to hire can be hard to do. By taking time to get a free quote from each moving company that you are interested in you will be able to make a more informed decision.
Comparing quotes from moving companies is important because the companies are similar but not the same exactly. This means that their estimates will be just a little bit different in different ways.
By comparing the quotes you can see what they are offering you and for what price. This will help you choose the company that is within your budget so you don’t spend more money than you can afford to.
3. Ask questions – Don’t be afraid to ask questions of any moving company about the quotes. If you have questions you have to get them answered before making your final decision. This will help to ensure you are choosing the best company for your move and for the price you can afford.
4. Take your time – Always give yourself plenty of time to do your research on the companies and to get quotes. The more time you can give yourself the more informed decision you can make because you will be able to gather important information that will make it much easier.
These tips will definitely help anyone get the best price on your quote if you remember them and use them. If you don’t use them then be prepared when you end up paying more money later because you didn’t take time to ensure accurate quotes from reliable movers.
Maureen Romensya invites you to visit her moving website to receive moving quotes and moving estimates on your next move. Compare quotes from reliable movers and pick the best moving company based on services & price. When moving companies compete you save up to 35%.
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My Moving Experience Was Really Enjoyable
February 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Testimonials
How many moving companies can say that their customers enjoyed their moving experience?
Well we here at U-Save Moving can say and we have the video to prove it!
Johnny needed to move up here to Lansing MI from Antioch TN because she was being transferred by GM to the Delta plant here. At first she was going to just have us unload her moving truck rental, but we were in the area anyway so we stopped and picked up and brought her here. As you can see she was very happy.
Check out her video testimonial:
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Moving Scams Cry “Foul”.
January 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving scams
As a service to you I put me neck on the chopping block to expose the moving scams and those that commit to do them. As a result I have a lot of moving scam “moving companies” screaming mad at me, and you know what? ….I love it!
I know that I am doing my jobs when the people that are defrauding you of your hard earned money are screaming foul.
I one “moving company” owner that is a complete coward. This person lives over a 100 miles away from me so thinks by calling incessantly telling me how he is “going to kick my ass” or informing me that he knows where I live scares me. Well first off it is very brave (said sarcastically) to tell me you are going to engage in physical violence when you are 100 miles away. Two; telling me you know where I live is not a threat. I clearly have already told the entire internet when I posted the address on my website and over the web. And three; seriously! You thinking harassing me over the phone, childish threats and empty promises really intimidate me? It only makes you look as unprofessional as I have already told everyone you are.
Another person claiming he is a mover is crying foul. This time it is from someone that I exposed as having a fraudulent moving company and illegal moving ads posted on the internet. So what does he do? he post on Craigslist this following post:
It does not matter if I use a 14×7 enclosed trailer to move a 3 bdr house. So what if it takes 2 or 3 trips. Dont target me because im out there tryin to make money. I am licensed, and I am a pro. I dont hide behind a fake website, tryin to piss people off. Watch who your talking about! You should take my name and ad off your web page.
No joke.
The person can’t spell. Horrible grammer and he admits that he has to make multiple trips when he does a move.
Do the math. A professional mover with the right equipment can do an average size house or apartment, from start to finish in about 3 hours. This person has to do it about 6 hours. I have checked what he charges for the moves he does and he charges $60/hr. So 6 hours times $60 equals $360.
I charge $95/hr. I will do the same move in 3 hours. So lets add this up: $95 times 3 hours equals $285.
So who really is cheaper? And who really is the professional here?
But this person has to make himself right by claiming I harming him. Maybe. But he is harming you and making my industry look bad. He is not a professional mover in any shape or form.
He claims to me that he is licensed and insured. He blatantly lies. Maybe he is licensed and insured for his vehicle but not as a mover. I know as I personally called him and I asked him for his USDOT and MPSC numbers. He didn’t even know what they were nor the fact he needed them.
So I know that I am doing good in this world when bad people and fraudulent “movers” are called out and exposed and they are upset for it.
So remember this! Moving scams will scream foul when exposed. They cannot stand the light of truth. They kick and scream and carry on like a spoiled child but in the end they remain the same as they have always been. Slick con artists and bullys.
