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How to Hire The Best Long Distance Moving Services

September 15, 2008 by admin

“I was terrified!”  Tara stood in front of her small Spokane home, arms crossed.  “You hear all these horror stories about long distance moving services, but I must have lucked out!  These guys are great!”

There was more than luck at play in Tara’s move.  Like many contemplating a cross-country move, she decided to use a long distance moving service.  Unlike many, however, she didn’t pick her company based on price alone.  Tara did her research.

“Sure!” she said.  “I must have called twenty long distance moving services.  I had all these questions.  I wanted to know what type of insurance did the company have.  Would our homeowner’s insurance supplement the long distance moving services’ coverage?  Did the long distance moving services have all the required licenses?”  Long distance moving services are regulated by the US DOT, state DOTs, and other authorities.  “I wanted references, lots of references.”

References are often the best way to determine how well a long distance moving service will perform for you.  Bear in mind that long distance moving services, like any business, are most likely to pass along favorable references.  You’ll want to go a step further and search online rating sites and the Better Business Bureau.  If a long distance moving service has a long string of complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau, they’re not the long distance moving service you want.

“Finally,” Tara said, “I had each long distance moving service spell out for me exactly what they did, and how much it cost.  I knew what I was getting into and what to expect.”  This step also allowed Tara to save money by doing some tasks herself, and to take steps her long distance moving service recommended.  “I never would have thought of a complete household inventory,” she said, “But now that I’m here, I’m glad I have one.  It’s just one more thing the long distance moving service did to make life easier.”
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"In August, my 83-year-old father fell down the cellar stairs and broke his elbow. Following elbow replacement surgery in Boston he was transferred to skilled nursing care in West Bridgewater. Unfortunately, the injury left him unable to maintain his own household. My husband and I made the decision to move him to our home in California. My time frame was incredibly short - 11 days till departure via airplane to CA. I needed to pack and ship whatever items would be going to CA. We would not be moving the entire household - just several paintings, memorabilia, clothing and a large full keyboard electronic piano. After calling several moving companies that required large weight minimums to bid the job, I was referred to Joe Fell at Boston Pack and Ship.

Joe was absolutely wonderful. He calmly explained the shipping options available through Boston Pack and Ship and they could definitely handle the job. Joe helped me locate appropriately sized shipping boxes so that I could pack things up myself, thereby saving money. He also stayed in constant contact with me via phone and email, coaching me through the shipping process. We scheduled pickup nine days after my arrival in MA. Joe became an instant friend to me throughout this extremely stressful time. His caring nature made this difficult move a great deal easier. I am very grateful to have found this wonderful company. "
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