Category Archives: Moving Companies

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How to Find a Reputable Moving Company

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Devie Lin

Unfortunately, the world is ripe with bad moving companies; some are unlicensed, some are careless and some are downright scams. To make matters worse, distinguishing a good moving company from a bad one can be a challenge. We offer a … Continue reading →

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What is a Binding Not-to-Exceed Moving Estimate?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Devie Lin

What is, and why should you care about a binding not-to-exceed estimate? When you first talk to a moving company, you will get an estimate or quote. In fact, you can get multiple free moving quotes in under a minute … Continue reading →

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How Much Do Movers Cost?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Devie Lin

Naturally you want to know how much your move will cost. Trying to answer how much movers cost is like trying to answer what a dinner bill will run you. Fortunately, there are just 3 main factors that will contribute … Continue reading →

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Moving Company Problems

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Devie Lin

Moving companies are businesses, and anyone who has dealt with businesses knows that some interactions go smoothly, and some are, well, problematic. It’s not always easy to know when a problem will arise, unfortunately. However, if you know what problems to … Continue reading →

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Should I Hire a Moving Company?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Devie Lin

Good question. Unfortunately, sometimes there isn’t a good answer. Deciding whether to hire a moving company can be a delicate balancing process, depending on your financial situation and the specifics of your move. There are three basic factors you’ll need to weigh … Continue reading →

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What Is a Moving Agreement?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Devie Lin

Agreement = Contract This might not always be true, but for our purposes it is. If you’re hiring a moving company, then you are creating a contract with that moving company to move you. Likewise, you are coming to an … Continue reading →

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Important Questions to Ask a Moving Company

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Devie Lin

Dealing with a moving company is not like dealing with your mom. They’re not out to protect you, to give you the best deal, to make sure everything revolves around you. Quite the opposite, really – they are out to make … Continue reading →

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Cost of Movers

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you’re wondering how much movers cost, there are three ways to figure it out. First, get some free moving quotes from MovingGuru.com. It’s a tried-and-true way to figure out how much movers cost, or at least to get a good idea … Continue reading →

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What Happens When Movers Break Stuff?

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Devie Lin

Moving companies are fallible, just like the rest of us. They are fully capable of breaking something valuable by stepping on it, dropping it, or smacking it on the corner of a wall. But then what happens? When movers break stuff, … Continue reading →

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What If I Don't Agree with My Moving Bill?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you think your movers overcharged you, you have a few options: Talk to your movers about it. This is the ideal way to resolve the dispute. Don’t pay, and prepare for your movers to sue you or to try to collect. … Continue reading →

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