Who We Are: Have you moved? Are you planning to move?
Do you know someone who has moved or planning to move? Of course you do! According to the U.S Department of Transportation as of May 2022, statistics show that over 35 million Americans move each year. The majority of the moves are made without problems BUT the number of complaints and reported scams to Better Business Bureau and other government agencies has increased tremendously year after year.
The BEST protection from getting scammed is to be a well-informed consumer.
This is where MOVING PAL comes in. Being in the moving industry for 15+ years and witnessing first hand all the underhanded ways customers get scammed,
We decided to create a ONE STOP SHOP.
Here you will learn how to spot and protect yourself from all the games and scams. You will receive the knowledge and detailed information to never get scammed again. In addition, regardless of whether you pack yourself of hire someone else to do it, you will learn how to pack every corner of your house so that each item is protected and arrives at your final destination safely.
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FIND THE RIGHT INSURANCE
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PLAN THE IDEAL MOVING EXPERIENCE
TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY
THE MOST COMMON SCAM TACTICS OF THE MOVING INDUSTRY
The Catch-22 of moving is that if you pack your own belongings, the mover generally isn’t responsible for any damage to them. If you let your mover pack them, you’re forking over inflated prices for boxes and other packing material, not to mention time and labor. Ask about the packers’ experience if you go the latter route. Most are careful, but others will just toss whatever they can into a box and seal it up – with little regard for whether something will break or bend. In other words, you’ll be better off do the packing yourself or hiring professional packers.
An “estimator” who does a quick walk-through of your home without opening cabinets and taking note of exactly what you plan to move is going to be way off the mark. A good estimator will ask you questions (“Are you planning to move all the food in your pantry, or will you eat it b
Never sign a blank contract, no matter how much you like the mover. Get absolutely everything in writing. Your estimate and all extra fees should be right there, as well as your pickup and delivery dates.
Read your contract from top to bottom and make sure that all your belongings are listed. Don’t be satisfied with a box that’s just inventoried as “Office supplies” unless you saw it packed up with just notepads and paperclips. If that laptop computer isn’t labeled on the inventory form you sign before the driver leaves, don’t expect it to be in the box when he arrives. You can’t file a claim for something that doesn’t appear on the inventory list.
Federal law requires one of two kinds of moving contracts. A non-binding estimate means the company cannot require payment of more than 10 percent above the original estimate, due within 30 days of delivery. A binding estimate is supposed to be a guaranteed price for the move and all extras and services. If additional services are requested (such as unpacking), the extra fee is due within 30 days of delivery.
Think you’re getting an ironclad, binding, “not to exceed” contract? Read the fine print. It often says it won’t exceed that price
All moving companies are required to assume liability for the value of the goods that they transport. However, there are two different levels of liability that apply and you should be aware of the charges that apply and the amount of protection provided by each level. The two different levels of liability that movers are required to provide are explained below and in the “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” brochure that your mover will provide to you. Be sure to read this information carefully and follow the instructions provided to declare a value on your shipment. If you don’t receive the booklet from your
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in addition to offering refuge from the chaos and clutter of a move, our bedrooms often have the greatest number of treasured personal items—not to mention our closets and wardrobes. Depending of the size of your home, they may also pull double-duty by acting as an office, craft, or collection display room, and sometimes even the family archive. Packing up these spaces can feel daunting, and it’s easy to put them off till the end of your packing process.
So, where do you begin? Let’s take a look:
Bedroom moving is a great time to sort through your belongings—especially your wardrobe—and get rid of anything you no longer need, use, or want. Bonus: this will also make the moving and unpacking process at your new place a whole lot easier. Break the room up into zones to make things more simple, and separate your belongings into piles: