can anyone recommend a good mvoing company?

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

going from west to mid west.

wasing going to rent a uhaul, but by the time i pay for gas, get the tow dolly for the other car, it will be close to $1400 that is with out gas yet.

if i get a mover, they will move everything and all we do is pack. i imagine it cant be too much more, plus less aggravation

thanks

Fishhead · Jul 11, 2004

bigbet- You can get that rate ALOT cheaper if you do decide to move yourself.

Call the three major moving companies.........UHAUL, RYDER, and BUDGET..........and ask for the rates.

When they quote you tell them that you found a cheaper rate at one of the other BIG TWO.

If they do not lower it then and there, they may call you back with a lower rate later and you can always cancel the one you booked.

With this method, I moved my girlfriend from Boston to Las Vegas in a 27 footer for a mere $300!!

When I moved from Vegas to Florida, I only paid $483 for a 27 foot truck.

Shop around and keep bugging them...........find coupons also for 10-20% off at various places too and throw that on them AFTER they give you the best rate also.

Fishhead · Jul 11, 2004

I like BUDGET the best.

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

fish, i did that with penske, or uhaul, i cant remember. i went from ohio to arizona, the cheapest i could get was $1100

so you are saying i can get it for $400??? now that i can handle, what a deal

WildBill · Jul 11, 2004

Bigbet...without a doubt it is cheaper to do U-Haul, it isn't even close. I was quoted a move from Reno to New Jersey, a move where I pack the stuff and it was over 6 dimes, not including a car. I have no idea how much more if I had them do the packing, but I hear it is ridiculously expensive. Anyways on U-Haul I can get the truck for a little over 2 dimes, including a tow trailer for two cars. I have a buddy who moved from Vegas to Chicago and his company paid for it. He has a much bigger house so it isn't all that comparable, but he said all-in two cars plus moving the contents of a 4-bedroom house cost his company almost 13k. So without a doubt, you will pay a huge premium to have it done.

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

fish, my only problem, i need a towdolly for a car. i think uhaul is the only one that does this.

i called uhaul and the cheapest with towdolly was 1342.00

maybe they will call back?

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

WB, i have a quote of $1300 from ABF.

my sister used mayflower to go from philly to orange county, and it was $1700. they packed their own stuff, but mayflower loaded and unloaded the truck

damn, moving is expensive!

mightyvol · Jul 11, 2004

bigbet which city in the midwest are you moving too. i may be able to help if its in the area that you are looking for.

mighty

WildBill · Jul 11, 2004

Well definitely something said for negotiating. My quote was for summertime when everyone moves and I didn't attempt to negotiate because it was just for informational purposes. I was told that prices can be up to 50% less if you move October to March because all the moving companies get hungry that time of year. I suppose same for U-Haul.

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

well, fish, so far so good. i got budget down to $975 with towdolly.

they dropped $300 on the phone when i told them uhaul gave me a better rate(which they did not) it was more

i will keep plugging away......kind of like sportsbetting. you shop around until you find the best number

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

cincinnati<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by mightyvol:
bigbet which city in the midwest are you moving too. i may be able to help if its in the area that you are looking for.

mighty<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

ABF is load the truck and unload yourself<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by WildBill:
Well definitely something said for negotiating. My quote was for summertime when everyone moves and I didn't attempt to negotiate because it was just for informational purposes. I was told that prices can be up to 50% less if you move October to March because all the moving companies get hungry that time of year. I suppose same for U-Haul.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

fish, any idea where to get a coupon for budget?

Fishhead · Jul 11, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by bigbet1234:
well, fish, so far so good. i got budget down to $975 with towdolly.

they dropped $300 on the phone when i told them uhaul gave me a better rate(which they did not) it was more

i will keep plugging away......kind of like sportsbetting. you shop around until you find the best number

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ok, perfect.

Now keep calling around.

When one will not go any lower, dont panic.

One of them will call you 2-3 days before your move and offer you a better rate than the one you have saying "they have extra trucks available" or something.

Congrats so far, its a start.

Check the ENTERTAINMENT books.........they give 10-20% off BUDGET.

Fishhead · Jul 11, 2004

ENTERTAINMENT books for $10.......will save you tons!!!!!

This is a GREAT DEAL not on only the rental, but for MANY other things!!!

http://www.eyeondeals.com/entertainment/index.html

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

is this true.....so far penske told me that budget(my resveration now) and uhaul do not guarntee their trucks, just the price?

is this a gimmick to try an entice me to their company?

bigbet1234 · Jul 11, 2004

fish, thanks! one more question before i order the book. i am moving on november 22nd, will they honor the coupon at the time of reservation or when i pick up the truck?<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by FISHHEAD:
ENTERTAINMENT books for $10.......will save you tons!!!!!

This is a GREAT DEAL not on only the rental, but for MANY other things!!!

http://www.eyeondeals.com/entertainment/index.html<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fishhead · Jul 11, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by bigbet1234:
is this true.....so far penske told me that budget(my resveration now) and uhaul do not guarntee their trucks, just the price?

is this a gimmick to try an entice me to their company?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is a VERY shaddy business, you havent seen anything yet.

When are you moving?

Remember, you can always have 2-3 rentals reserved........then cancel.

When you go to cancel three days before your rental........boom, they will probably go lower.

Fishhead · Jul 11, 2004

YOU MAY WANT TO OPT FOR THE NEW ENTERTAINMENT BOOK BECAUSE THEY COME OUT NOVEMBER 1ST.........TO MAKE SURE YOUR COUPON IS GOOD!!!

When do they accept the coupon???

I really do not remember, sorry.

However, you should go for the NEW book............usually only 25-30 bucks.

WildBill · Jul 11, 2004

You will get a steal rate in mid-November. No one is doing anything on the moving front and with the holidays coming all those moving company managers and the employees that do the hard labor are hard up for cash to buy gifts. Without a doubt the best time to move is between then and mid-December, so you should expect even better deals when it comes time.

I have made major moves 4 times, I am pretty much a veteran at it. I did it U-Haul twice and it wasn't all that bad. The one thing annoying about moving companies is they are so dodgy on the delivery times. Last time I did a move I got stuck waiting 6 days for my stuff. I was sleeping on an air mattress and eating out the whole time and it was well within their rights as they only give a one-week window for delivery. Cable guys had to set up a box for a 13" TV I had no intention of using, but just packed in my car knowing this all could happen. And the gas mileage on those trucks is better than you think, but moving cross country in November is difficult due to the weather and crossing the mountains.