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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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mroth



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:56 pm    Post subject: Packers in Maryland, and Unpackers in Florida. Reply with quote
We are looking to use ABF to move us from Maryland to Florida. As that date is getting closer, I am thinking that maybe using Packers would quicken the loading process, and they would they would do a better job at packing the truck/cubes that I could. My problem is I am not sure how to go about finding people who do this, or how I can tell if they are reliable or not.

Any suggestions on how I can find this information?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Packers in Maryland, and Unpackers in Florida. Reply with quote
You can call any local moving companies. They will have packer/unpackers. Or you can find a highly rated company on www.emove.com and contact them.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Packers in Maryland, and Unpackers in Florida. Reply with quote
Here are a couple of companies on our Superlist linked to below my name that might be possible, depending on where you live:
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--Carolyn's Custom Cleaning, LLC (independent) in Glen Burnie.
This company is listed on www.emove.com and supplies packing/unpacking and loading/unloading services in MD. They would not be licensed as an actual mover. They travel within a 100-mile radius but I don't think they go to DC or VA.
In May 2004 "snow" gave the company a rave review on a local move and added the following comments: "The website is www.carolyncleans.com. I do not know if they only work through Emove or if they also do direct. I know that her husband handles most of the moving arrangements for the company and ordinarily uses another helper. I moved on Easter weekend so Carolyn herself was his very able assistant. They charged $55/hr for 2 hour minimum on both ends. That was way lower then the others on Emove, but maybe it was to get them started. Carolyn's office # is 410-590-1300.":
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1605 (local)
"Tanya" (works for a moving company in MD) gave Carolyn a rave review for some cleaning she did--although not related to moving, this speaks to her professionalism:
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53179#53179

--David Racine (independent) in Elkton, near the Delaware border.
This company has the phone 302-598-2259. It may be listed on eMove.com (not sure). In any case, it is probably not licensed to do actual moves.
"Reno-vated" gave the company an excellent review for loading help on his Broadway Express move to NV in 7/06:
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=72567#72567 (loading help)

Click on the link below my name and scroll down to "Maryland (Part 3)" to see other companies discussed. You can do the same thing for Florida. Look at the independent companies because they may be less busy during this very busy season.
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