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"You Load/We Drive" moves are usually much less expensive than full-service moves. You control your moving costs by loading your items yourself within the space you reserve. Charges are based on space used and distance traveled; weight is not considered. Because you load your own shipment, you are primarily responsible if scratches, dents, and breakage occur, although your shipment is covered for damage caused by company negligence or catastrophes.
Full service moving companies do the loading, driving, and unloading for you and also pack your items if desired. However, these moves are usually much more expensive than self-moves. Charges are based on the weight of the shipment and distance traveled. Items are covered for damage caused by company negligence or catastrophes and you can also buy enhanced valuation coverage for scratches, dents, and breakage from the company.
Auto transport companies These auto transporters own their own trucks and have their own drivers. They are not brokers that would shop your move to the lowest bidder and keep you waiting until someone agrees to move your car. If you ship your car with them, you can talk to the driver so you will always know where your car is. They are not cut-rate operators, but reviews show that they have performed very well for customers at reasonable cost.
Auto transport brokers do not own their own trucks. They book your car with the actual carrier and charge a small fee (typically $150-$200) to do so. A good broker with many contacts can be very helpful. However, choose one like ProStar that works with high-quality carriers and will not just place your car with the lowest bidder. The broker should also stay on top of your move so you know where your car is and when it will be delivered.
International moving companies arrange for your goods to be seen and measured, packaged, moved to port or airport, transported internationally, and delivered. For safety, be sure that any company you contract with is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
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Chubnik



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:12 pm    Post subject: Which to choose Reply with quote
My family and I are looking to hire a mover here in WA, we are looking and Friends and Family Moving $ Storage from Kent and Western Van & Storage. Anyone had any dealings with either of these two?
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:51 am    Post subject: Re: Which to choose Reply with quote
Not sure where you are, but I met the owner of Apex Moving and Storage (Agent for Stevens Van Lines) at the AMSA convention in Feb. Seems like a good guy. He's located in Puyallup, WA. Dean Savage (800) 643-8896.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:28 am    Post subject: Re: Which to choose Reply with quote
Apex has good reviews and remarks here for local moves (from the Superlist):
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--Apex Moving & Storage LLC (Stevens) in Puyallup.
This company with MC #441701 also does business as Apex Movers LLC. Its phone numbers are 253-864-7870 and 800-643-8896 and its website at www.apexmovers.com is very nice.
"trinity" gave Apex a rave review for a 33-mile move in 8/06:- "They were the only company of 3 that I called that would even come give me an estimate, and they were just great! . . . They were on time, put up door protectors, covered the carpets, wrapped my new leather couch beautifully, used less time than they estimated. I very highly recommend them.":
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67650#67650 (local)
He came back to add in 9/07 that a co-worker had recently used them for a local move and was very pleased--the cost came in under the estimate:
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=96710#96710 (local)
"humanbungee" moving to CA in 12/06 chose Crown but she got a quote from Apex. She posted that they use Stevens' authority for interstate moves - they were going to provide a dedicated truck:
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10506
"kbseattle" gave Apex an excellent review for a local move in 8/07, saying that they charged about $400 for 2 men and a truck for 4 hours and were very careful:
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=96704#96704 (local)

Check out the Superlist for other companies near you, especially if you're moving interstate.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 12:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Which to choose Reply with quote
BillAdams wrote:
Not sure where you are, but I met the owner of Apex Moving and Storage (Agent for Stevens Van Lines) at the AMSA convention in Feb. Seems like a good guy. He's located in Puyallup, WA. Dean Savage (800) 643-8896.

Thanks Bill for the kind words. We would certainly love to help with any moves in the Northwest.
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