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rosey


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This August I'm moving from the east coast to Colorado and I need to get all my stuff with me.  I want to do it as cheaply as possible, so I've been looking at renting a moving truck and driving out myself (not the ideal, but I keep trying to tell myself it will be fun to drive a big truck thousands of miles... ha!).  U-haul is going to be at least $2,500 or so (before taxes and insurance, gas, meals and hotels along the way, etc.).  I found this place called "Move America" online and, if I load up the truck and unload, it will be around the same price and I don't have to spend days driving.  So... my question is this- has anyone used them before... seems too good to be true?  Also, has anyone been through this process- any tips, other companies to recommend?  TIA (I'm so psyched I finally know what this means- thanks, other thread)!



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carmenb513


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When I moved from Cincinnati to Connecticut Atlas Van Lines  moved my things they came and boxed everything in sight and loaded it all up including my car onto a huge 18 wheeler and brought it here to CT.They were very courteous and helpful, they also unpack when you get to your destination.My job paid the expense but I think it was about $2,500 - $3,000.They are in the yellow pages.

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Elle


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We were considering hiring movers for our Washington to Colorado move a couple of weeks ago - when we first talked to them on the phone, they said for two people moving from a one bedroom apartment the cost would be about $1,200.  Then the estimator came out to look at our things and said we had less than the average amount of stuff.  However, when we got our quote it was $3,600!  And to top it off, they could have our stuff in their truck for anywhere between 2 and 19 days and would only be giving us 24 hrs notice on when they would be dropping it off in Colorado!  Um, no thanks.


Your U-Haul quote sounds expensive - have you looked into Penske and Budget?  Or maybe Pods (where they drop off a big container for you to fill and then pick it up and move it for you)?  If you do end up driving yourself, I must say that looooong drives in a U-Haul are much more comfortable than loooong drives in your car IMO. 


Where in Colorado are you moving?



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rosey


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I'm sorry I'm just now responding, ladies... completely forgot I had posted this!  Thanks so much to both of you for the tips.  I know movers can have all these hidden costs, etc., so it's always nice to hear voices of experience- waiting 19 days for my bed, etc. to arrive would totally not be cool.  LMonet, I am moving to Boulder!

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nyc_shopgirl


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I am doing a local move but I learned about this site www.movingscam.com they have a blacklist and some great tips to find a reputable mover.

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rosey


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Wow- awesome site, nyc_shopgirl!  Thanks much!



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