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Binding Estimate: An agreement made in advance with your mover, which guarantees the total cost of the move based upon the quantities and services shown on the estimate.

Non-Binding Estimate: This is what your mover believes the cost will be, based upon the estimated weight of the shipment and the accessorial services requested. A non-binding estimate is not binding on the mover. The final charges will be based upon the actual weight of your shipment, the services provided, and the tariff provisions in effect. You must be prepared to pay 10 percent more than the estimated charges at delivery (110 Percent Rule).

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There is a form of insurance that covers precious items that may be part of the move, the certified antique china cabinet or the vintage collection of plates and other trinkets to help cover for any damage should the mover fail to take necessary precautions. From handling, loading, securing, unloading and you signing the release of the said item the process is quite trivial but if you’re not careful you will get some rotten eggs. Try to talk with the mover and arrange a representative to check the item (may include an insurance agent or inspector) before packing, and then while un-packing to make sure any damage is documented. Read the rest of this entry »

Packing materials that is, and on that front, the ever present corrugated box is king. They may seem flimsy but they are quite tough, able to withstand a lot of weight but once damaged they are as weak as paper. The boxes we see today are marvels of engineering thought they are merely boxes they have been designed for the purpose they were to serve. The corrugation provides structural integrity, even at load some are even treated to survive moist conditions, with a plastic or wax treatment applied. Unknown to most, they do come in rated forms according to the materials we will be placing into them. Read the rest of this entry »

Family antiques in the form of cabinets, tables and other stuff should be meticulously packaged or wrapped to prevent damage during a move, it would even be wise to insure them for the purpose of the move so you get paid if any damage occurs in transit. There are several types of moving insurance that varies according of course to the amount of cash you are willing to shell out which is always the bottom line for all insurance products. Below, you will find a list of the different types in ascending order depending on coverage for your reference: Read the rest of this entry »

Moving is a harsh reality, may it be for economy or for more serious reasons, it is very tiring and time consuming, emotional even. But there is no frustrating side-effect of moving than to get down to having all your stuff brought to the new apartment and finding out your bed won’t fit, having spent hundreds of dollars to get it there, selling it and buying a new one to take it’s place. That’s one mistake that is as common as pie, for moving takes a lot of discipline if you want it to be fast and worry-free. I mean hiccups are part of life but a blunder that big can send you into fits of rage reminiscent of the reaction of Mr. Bean, when things go wrong.
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Moving to a new home and a new community can be hard on you and your children. Assure your children that they are important and that moving will be a positive experience. Let them be a part of the experience. Be positive and answer your child’s questions about the move. Children can sense if you are apprehensive, so do your best to have an upbeat attitude about the upcoming move.

Surprise your children with address books or diaries and encourage them to fill them with names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of their friends that they would like to keep in touch with.

Give your children specific jobs to do on moving day and let them know that their jobs are essential. You may get so wrapped up in the details of moving, that your children get lost
in the shuffle, so make them a part of the shuffle. You may be surprised at how helpful they can be.