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Open Community]]> :: Author: Diane]]>
]]>Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:34 am (GMT -6)
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Diane
See this thread for a state-by-state summary of what has been said here about specific moving companies.
"All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: Diane]]>
]]>Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:29 am (GMT -6)
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SpikeIt wrote:

How accurate is the safersys information? Simonik is listed as having 46 drivers!

Can anyone comment on this figure? I too am quite surprised that Simonik would have 46 drivers.]]>_________________
Diane
See this thread for a state-by-state summary of what has been said here about specific moving companies.
"All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: Diane]]>
]]>Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:21 am (GMT -6)
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Diane
See this thread for a state-by-state summary of what has been said here about specific moving companies.
"All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: blue]]>
]]>Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:36 am (GMT -6)
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Quote:

They loaded my 3 BR house, 3 cars and 2 motorcycles on a single truck

That's a very good van operator.]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: BillAdams]]>
]]>Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:26 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 3

Who gives you the most confidence?
To compare pricing between the two using weight based moves, you could ask each to give you an estimate on the exact same weight and packing count. Use the higher weight.
I don't think having only 4 drivers is a problem right now.]]>_________________
Bill Adams
Finding good people is worth the effort you make.]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: Rick]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:55 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 3

United Van Lines, one of the largest interstate household carriers in the U.S. Their interstate moves are probably handled using the prime carrier's authority and their 8000+ trucks.

The SAFER database only applies to interstate motor carriers. They don't maintain statistics for local or intrastate moves.

All three agents are established, reputable companies in their markets and with their van line. You should expect a professional move with any of them.]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: SpikeIt]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:31 pm (GMT -6)
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We think we've narrowed our list to 3 movers, but are having a tough time sorting out what's best. Our candidates:

1. Simonik Moving and Storage(Bound Brook) - estimate based on weight - positive reviews here (except for the incident) it seems, low BBB complaints, some fancy circle of excellence certification from the NJWMA. Large mover based on company snapshot.
2. Sinclair Moving and Storage - time based estimate - very positive reviews here, low BBB complaints, another fancy certification (same). Mid sized based on company snapshot (driver totals - valid comparison?)
3. Liberty Transportation and Storage (Union, NJ) - weight based estimate. Really no reviews to speak of here, except to differentiate themselves from a similar company in New York. Low BBB complaints. Only 4 drivers in company snapshot on SaferSys.org.

Both Sinclair and Simonik seem to have great reputations and certifications. I think their prices may come out similar if Simonik's weight estimate is low - which I think may be the case given they were the lowest of all of our weight estimates.

Liberty is the oddball. Little reputation, although the company has been around since 1920. safersys says they only have 4 drivers. Is that too few? Their prices are cheaper for carting, storage and even insurance. And they gave a not to exceed estimate. For comparison's sake, pricewise they are similar to Simonik, but at 25% more weight. They are cheaper per cwt.

Anyhow, anybody with a strong feeling for these companies? Is the low driver count a red flag? How accurate is the safersys information? Simonik is listed as having 46 drivers! All three companies talk the good talk about how they'll handle our furniture, etc.

Thanks for your time and insight.]]>

Report A Scam]]> :: Author: ArchieWhite]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:54 pm (GMT -6)
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They are unstoppable, like roaches and rats....but you cant stop squishing them.....]]>

Report A Scam]]> :: Author: DavidKochi]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:52 pm (GMT -6)
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Just when I thought I'd seen it all...]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: MusicMom]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:25 pm (GMT -6)
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Open Community]]> :: Author: ArchieWhite]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:08 pm (GMT -6)
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But on credit card moves, the policy is to get the number, and charge the card the day of, or the day before the move. Legit companies don't play games with credit cards, there are tough laws, and the credit card companies are pretty strict too, if they get too many problems they will cut off the vendor.]]>

Report A Scam]]> :: Author: chptrkrules]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:48 pm (GMT -6)
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Open Community]]> :: Author: tytysgirl]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:36 pm (GMT -6)
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Open Community]]> :: Author: MusicMom]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:22 pm (GMT -6)
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Maybe Tammy is away on vacation and that's why you're being directed to Linda.]]>

International Moves]]> :: Author: MusicMom]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:19 pm (GMT -6)
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Report A Scam]]> :: Author: MusicMom]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:17 pm (GMT -6)
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Please read the Homepage for more info.]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: tytysgirl]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:25 pm (GMT -6)
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And on the papers I have to sign, it says call Tammy and give her the info, but the lady I speak to, says give it to Linda. So which one is it? LOL]]>

Open Community]]> :: Author: farrah7031]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:18 pm (GMT -6)
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Open Community]]> :: Author: tytysgirl]]>
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Report A Scam]]> :: Author: Big Dog]]>
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Report A Scam]]> :: Author: harpin1974]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:44 am (GMT -6)
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Though the driver (working for Bobby, USA relocators carriers) told that suitcase is in the truck. Bobby did not care to look into the matter properly and mishandled the whole scenario. He acted irresponsibly and was rude and wasn�t taking our calls. Driver told us too that suitcase is in the truck and Bobby will arrange to send it to us. If Bobby didn�t find it in the truck he should have inquired with his staff or Mike McVicker (his driver) if he wanted to. It�s pretty much clear that he never contacted Mike to ask about the suitcase and told us that he fired the driver.
Meanwhile we also informed the Nationwide relocations services and informed them about our missing suitcase. On 10th it was told by Nationwide Relocators that the suitcase is gone. Its tough to contact Bobby because his voice mail is full and in middle of talk either he cuts the phone or transfer to another number which never worked. That suitcase was packed mostly with warm clothes and other stuff that we got from India. It�s really very simple for Bobby to say it�s gone. How can a suitcase from the truck vanish when the Driver told it�s in the truck and Bobby needed to check for the same and if it wasn�t found he should have done something convincing on his level. Its simple procedure which Bobby was reluctant to follow. It was the driver�s and the management�s fault in not been able to locate the suitcase. We lost so much of our valuable stuff and will have to immediately buy new sweaters and jackets as it is winter time and Fredrick has severe winters as compared to Huntsville. We had hard time convincing the Nationwide Customer service people to pressurize Bobby to locate it. I am sure if Bobby had shown some interest we would have been saved from this trouble.
We already complained at bbb.org and want to pursue this matter further, since because of irresponsible management of nationwide Relocation and Bobby we lost our stuff that was invaluable to us and few of our stuff was damaged too that we ignored. We chose this relocation service as it was graded A but after all this experience we are not sure how the company got this good reputation.
I request you to look into the matter and let us know since that suitcase also had some important documents too beside our clothes. If suitcase is not found we want compensation for the same. We are sending the list and worth of items as an attachment. Please complete the whole procedure as soon as possible as we need to buy all our stuff immediately.
Thanks]]>

Report A Scam]]> :: Author: ArchieWhite]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:43 am (GMT -6)
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It's almost a full time job, I only watch the Unigroup clone phonies, but I bet each major carrier has leeches attaching themselves to their name, or variations of their name. I hope you guys with the other carriers will watch for them, just put your carrier in the search engine, and see what comes up, check out a few links, and if they are phony, turn them in to your home office.]]>

Helpful Moving Information]]> :: Author: Ruges]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:03 am (GMT -6)
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Ruges]]>

International Moves]]> :: Author: HighAltitude]]>
]]>Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:10 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 52

Once they found out I was so dissapointed, they contacted me to "solve the problem". They made an offer but then never actually followed through with the refund!

There are too many other companies out there that are very reputable and actually have a good business standing!

If you are doing your homework by reading this right now, don't make the same mistake as I made by shipping international with them!!]]>

Report A Scam]]> :: Author: kevin2868]]>
]]>Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:59 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 3

MusicMom wrote:

Since you posted the link to the news story, you've seen how he's got 4 default judgements entered against him for failing to attend his various lawsuits, and he's saying he won't pay a dime of it. Does this fact make you think one way or the other about suing him and paying a lawyer to do it?

the defaults are small claims like a slap on the hand mistameaner
for 5k or less

there is a big diffrence sitting in front of a jury with 5+felony charges .They can take everything he owns and sell it and put him in prison for 5 + years thats all that matters . ]]>