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We have heard so many stories of movers that don’t come with the proper tools and supplies, that won’t move certain items of furniture, break and damage items and then won’t deliver the furniture without receiving payment in excess of the quoted fee. To avoid these problems be careful when hiring a moving company. The moving industry does attract some marginal characters, and the nature of the transaction creates a certain temptation to people predisposed to take unfair advantage. (When four burly guys have all your worldly possessions locked in their truck, they are in what you could call a “strong negotiating position”.) Still, finding an honest mover isn’t fundamentally any more difficult than hiring a contractor or doctor or anyone else for a position of trust. Start by getting references from friends and colleagues who’ve actually used the movers. It can’t hurt to ask for credentials! Check that your prospective mover is part of the American Moving and Storage Association (moving.org); that will at least help you avoid fly-by-night outfits. Better yet, ask a potential mover for its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number and see if they’re properly registered and insured at safersys.org. Get at least three quotes in writing, and make sure the bidders come to your home and evaluate your stuff. If a mover insists on giving an estimate over the phone or by e-mail, move on. Also remember that bids are either binding or non-binding—and a nonbinding bid is no better than an unofficial estimate. One red flag: a mover who charges by the cubic foot rather than by poundage. There are federal rules on how to weigh shipments, but not on measuring volume. When considering bids ignore lowball quotes that sound too good to be true. If the same nightmare happens the next time you move, you should file a complaint with the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (online at 1-888-dot-saft.com or by phone at 888-368-7238) (from Money Magazine). Visit our other Web Sites :
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