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Moving Tip # 23 -
Plan For Storage Options * Plan out exactly what you are going to move into your new home and consider short-term and long-term storage options if needed. When considering storage options, take into account length of time and total cost of storage vs. length of time in storage. You'd be surprised how many people spends thousands of dollars storing items that have very little value.
Movers Tip # 54 -
Moving Terms - Expedited Service * Expedited Service: An agreement with the mover to perform transportation by a set date. There can be delays due to weather in the winter. Most movers are on time and reliable and will do their best to be there on the set date. Time is money to movers.
Movers Tip # 26 -
Have a Floor Plan * Before your movers begin to relocate your things, be sure to have a floor plan of where everything is going to be located in the new house. This will save your movers time and YOUR money.
Moving Tip # 34 -
Use Your Luggage * Use your suit cases and duffle bags to fill with clothes, sheets or other fabric items. Otherwise you will not be using these resources effectively.
Moving Tip # 66 -
Filing a Claim With Your Movers * For interstate moving you have 9 months to file a claim in writing. It does not have to be submitted on a mover's claim form, however it must clearly identify your shipment, clearly identify the damage or claimed items, and also claim a specific dollar amount. Remember you have plenty time to go over all your goods more carefully. So don't worry that you have to identify any and all claims before the movers leave, however any damage that is clear and evident should be noted on the shipping documents.
Moving Tip # 88 -
The Day Your Furniture Arrives * Inspect and note all damage and look for missing goods on the inventory list before signing. It's very important to do a quick check of the furniture as it comes off the truck. Don't worry if something turns up damaged, broken, or missing you will have plenty of time to file a claim.
Quick Moving Tip # 83 -
Moving Terms - Bill of Lading * Bill of Lading: A contract between you and the mover and a receipt of your belongings. Go over this carefully with your moving representative, know the terms of the contract.
Pro Movers Tip # 50 -
Insurance Types For Interstate Moving * Full value protection: Replacement value of lost or damaged goods in your entire shipment. This often comes with a variety of deductible options, and of course the higher the deductible, the lower the premium.
Pro Movers Tip # 3 -
Packing Dishes and Plates * For packing dishes, after wrapping them individually with paper, wrap 4-6 wrapped dishes together in a bundle. Be sure to stand them upright in a heavy duty box. Do NOT lay flat. For larger platters and plates use your towels and other small linens for wrapping.
Pro Movers Tip # 68 -
Filing a Complaint With the FMCSA * File a complaint with the FMCSA at http://nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov/HomePage.asp - or call 1-888-368-7238. They can't help you repair damaged goods or find loosed items, but they can put the mover on notice.
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