07-05-21, 05:00 PM | ||
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arizona
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I just asked him, and he said it's now illegal for them to hold your household goods hostage for more money. My husband would be paid based on weight. However, if it weighs more than the quote, he did not get paid the difference. Which is not good for the drivers, since they pay more in fuel and labor with more weight. I asked him how they resolve it, and he said the driver has to contest it before he loads the house, and the weight has to be 10% more than the quote. Then the salesman has to come out to the house and let the customer know of the increased price. He also said it depended on if it was "bound" shipment. If it's bound, the price is not increased. If it's not bound, then the price is based on whatever it weighs. He no longer works for the bigger companies, for various reasons. So he and two partners formed their own small company and contract out for local moves.
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07-05-21, 05:50 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2016
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In March my husband and I relocated from Long Island, NY to Sonoma county CA. The biggest thing we learned was that with an interstate move it can take up to 3 weeks to get your household goods.
We hopped on a plane and flew to San Francisco, then rented a car and drove about 90 minutes to our new house. This was on March 17th - well surprise our furniture did not arrive until April 2nd. Long story short, we needed an air mattress, small camping table and a number of other items to see us through until we got our stuff. The move was very expensive as we had to relocate our home furnishings, 2 cars and 3 pets. The good thing is I'm glad we moved out of NY this year. Property taxes have increased quite a bit this year due to school taxes and reassessments. I heard that everyone back there is complaining and moving. |
07-05-21, 07:27 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Parkland, FL
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we moved from Westchester County, NY to Parkland, Fl seven years ago. we used United Van Lines. they were excellent. they came to our home and packed everything and not one thing was broken or damaged. we have a lot of stuff - a recording studio and tons of musical equipment, an art studio for me with tons of equipment, and a gym with tons of equipment. the entire cost including tip was about $12,000.
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