In this tough economy it’s not only consumers being scammed by rogue movers but moving companies as well. Another reason to get every detail of your upcoming move in writing and an easy way to stop the dreaded Spam (by not inviting any).

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Just don’t forget, tips are not required at all. If you’re not satisfied with the service, don’t tip, if you’re conscience won’t allow for that, at least tip accordingly. My guess would be that about 25% of people don’t tip at all and it doesn’t seem to bother them.

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Another common local moving quoting process is the Flat rate, or Guaranteed estimate. Many Long Distance movers estimate their moves based on a similar concept. This is where the customer is expected to provide an inventory of the items to be moved in order to accurately determine the costs involved. Many [...]

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Learning the difference between a moving scam, misunderstood practices and consumer error. Are you the victim of a moving scam, was the pricing exorbitant, miscommunication occured or an outright criminal act? Misunderstandings are commonly mistaken by irate consumers as scams. Knowledge of the fee schedules are essential to ensure the best service value for your dollar. Exercise your consumer rights in the event of a scam, effective measures to reconcile differences between yourself and the mover.

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