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Written by L.Buckley
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Saturday, 05 April 2008 |
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Help protect yourself against fraud from movers. Whether you're relocating from Florida, Seattle or Boston, making sure that your move is protected by a moving company contract is the first thing that needs to be done to protect yourself. Relocations moves are always difficult and come with allot of decisions that need to be made suddenly.
by L.Buckley
Help protect yourself against fraud from movers. Whether you're relocating from Florida, Seattle or Boston, making sure that your move is protected by a moving company contract is the first thing that needs to be done to protect yourself. Relocations moves are always difficult and come with allot of decisions that need to be made suddenly.
Sometimes you may get stuck paying more if you're not careful on what to look out for. You need to know the difference in terminology so that you don't get screwed right off the bat. All your written estimates and contracts should be free.
Moving companies can issue three different types of estimates, (Non-Binding) Estimate, Binding Estimate, and Not-to-Exceed Binding Estimate. You need to get familiar with this terminology so that you can understand differences better. It is to your advantage not to choose non-binding estimates because that is when rates go up.
Most moving survey respondents reported that charges above the estimate could run more than 20 percent. There may be a significant difference between what you estimate your things will weigh from our Furniture Check List, and what a moving company estimator gives you.
We recommend using a Binding Estimate. With this method, estimators list all the items to be shipped and all the services you require on the estimate form, then mark it as a binding price. This is your only protection for not getting an unexpected increase in price.
The estimators must also write down how long the price is in effect, usually 60 days. If they are due for a tariff increase, be sure that you either move before then, or that they'll guarantee in writing to hold the price till you move.
The third type of estimate that gives you the best deal of all is called a Not-to-Exceed Estimate. The movers give you a Binding Estimate, then weigh the vehicle and reduce the price if the weight is less than anticipated. This is a fair practice provided by movers.
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