So, I recently moved from the East Coast to the West Coast and decided to go with a big-name moving company because I thought it’d be safe, you know? Unfortunately, it was a disaster. My stuff arrived late, some things were damaged, and I found a few boxes were missing. The worst part? Customer service couldn’t give me a straight answer about anything. Anyone here had a similar experience? Or was I just unlucky?

I totally feel you. I’ve been there before. The key is to really do your research on the moving company and make sure they’re trustworthy. If you went with allied van lines, make sure to take photos of everything before the movers touch it, and get all the details in writing. I learned the hard way that these companies sometimes fall short, but if you stay on top of things, they’ll usually work with you. Here’s a link for more on their services: https://nationalmovers.org/reviews/allied-van-lines/ . Hopefully, it helps!

I’ve stopped using big moving companies for a while now. They’re just too much of a gamble. After a couple of bad experiences where stuff got lost or damaged, I decided to rent a truck and just handle it myself with a few friends. Yeah, it’s a lot of work, but at least I know exactly where everything is. If I could give one piece of advice, it’s don’t put your trust in any company just because they’re well-known. It’s always better to check reviews and see what others are saying.

Whatever it is you are planning to move, is it less expensive to just buy (or find, see below) a new one? Even if you're having a professional mover do your estimate (and look at those contracts carefully, The devil is in the details, will they bring it into the house or only to the curb, etc., because the price can go way up unless you get a flat rate exactly what it includes and excludes) pay by the cubic foot of the truck X distance you need to have it moved X number of movers who will be involved in the job.

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