I've been screwed on a move before, when I got quoted $3000 over the phone, and the movers showed up, loaded, and said it would actually be $6000, leaving me in a hell of a predicament. I'd prefer that this not happen again, and wonder if anyone has any tips or insider insight on how best to decide on a moving company that will do the work for the price they quote?
Posted Feb 15, 2012, 12:17 AM UTC
Tell them they agreed to 3 and to unload your shit
Which would give me leverage, if I had the ability to not move that day.
You could talk to the boss and explain how much you'd be awarded in a lawsuit for storing your stuff, staying in a hotel, missing out on being where you need to be on time, etc.
Either that, or ink the deal (meaning signed contract) in advance
Effectively, the answer is to "have leverage", which I do this time, since I can schedule the move with plenty of time in advance, so if they try any funny business, I can tell them to go fuck themselves. Thanks.
Sign a contract?
Ask your future employer if they have recommendations for trustworthy movers. When you call the movers, tell them they were recommended by said employer. It will give them incentive to not screw you over because fear of potential future business lost.
Edit: I would also recommend that you buy mover's insurance because shit will just be broken no matter how well you/they pack it.
From the couple of moves that I had, it seems that you will always get screwed. The only way to do it yourself and hire some day laborers to help you load and unload.
Steel underwear to cover your butt?
Yeah, but they'd probably quote moving that steel underwear at $100, and end up charging me $500.
Why would they need to move it?
Put it on so they don't screw you...