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Moving Across the Country
I'm moving from Michigan to Nevada, and using one of those "You pack,we drive" services to move my (one bedroom's worth of) large furniture. Bed, dresser, bookshelf, stuff like that. Is there anything I should look out for with this moving service. Someone mentioned that I should take pictures of the furniture before I ship it off? Any ideas?
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I would definitely take pictures of everything that will be shipped. It's also a good idea to make an inventory of all the items with prices if you can.
You should ask the moving company what their policy is on lost or damaged items as well. Also, ask to see a copy of their insurance policy. Nearly every business is required to have general liability coverage, which will cover the costs if your furniture is lost or damaged. That way you know ahead of time what to expect in case something does happen. It also gives the company a heads up that you will be keeping an eye of things so they'll be more likely to be careful.
I would also speak with the moving company and go over fees and the expected delivery date. Get it down on paper with their signature if you can. If they have you sign a contract, make sure to read it completely. If there are parts you don't agree with, discuss it with them. Good luck with your move.
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That's a good idea. You should also make a list of all the items you're shipping and their value at bought price and have business sign it so they know that they're responsible for your furniture and will have to pay if they misuse it. This way, they'll be enthusiastic about the check because if you make a claim, it'll be their ass. When you arrive in Nevada, check off everything on the list.
Also be careful about moving companies. I moved from England to Canada and somewhere along the way, lost $10,000 worth of furniture that they only paid me $1000 for. Ask for references before you use them.
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YUp i would take pictures of all the expensive things in your room. tv, dvds, cds, bed, stereo.. those are just some if your driving there and can take a few things i would take all jewerly with you if possible i would take your dvds. too. i only say take pictures because the people thatmove your stuff are nott careful was so ever. i just moved to maine from florida and they broke my bed that i doubt can be fixed. they took some stuff and so on.
Hope i helped.
kim
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