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Beware of “fake” moving companies. There are hundreds of people that migrate to the U.S. for 6 months of the year (during peak moving season) specifically to scam customers that are moving. While they’re overseas they create websites and fake reviews in order to seem legit. They then go on to offer customers low prices to reel them in and then charge more after pick up. This is a real thing that goes on in the moving industry and has for years.
You can avoid companies like these by doing some basic research as stated above. You should always look into a companies history before making a decision. Long-distance moving requires experience and the last thing you want is to get stuck in a moving scam. If you have any questions about a company you can always contact us anytime.
A hostage load is exactly what it sounds like. A mover will quote you a very low price, load your household goods and then demand more money. Although this seems like a pretty easy fix, it’s not when you’re under duress. A long-distance move can be very stressful and people don’t want to deal with shady movers, so most will pay. You can avoid this scam by not looking for the cheapest price quote. We all want a good deal, but moving doesn’t work like that. Quality moving companies incur similar costs so price quotes may vary by a few hundred dollars at most. If you come across a quote that’s $1500 cheaper then another, beware!
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You may need to place a refundable deposit to reserve your move and the balance paid in full before delivery. The best international moving companies accept all forms of payment.
You will need to go through the claims process, and you can start by sending the international mover photos of the damage. The process can take up to a month.
Most movers aim for timely delivery, but there may be an "act of God" or something beyond anyone's control that can cause a delay. It's not common, but it's a possibility.
An international moving estimate takes anywhere from
20 min to 24 hours on average.
You will pay a set rate per cubic foot if you're paying for professional packing and more stuff. It's also called overage charges.
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