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gentle_lover

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This is will be my first time to use moving company. Thus, I was wondering if anyone has been using the same moving company because of their reputation.
Could you refer me to some of them? It's gonna be one bedroom small moving in Toronto.
I read and heard horror stories about moving companies. Gotta be careful these days.

Thanks.
 
The big brand names have reps to protect (which you'll pay for) and re less likely to leave you in the lurch. Beware of the multiple Joe the Mover small timers who may very well quote you a reasonable rate, then show up with a different rate. The version they handed me was: two guys and truck for x dollars an hour, but on the day, they insisted the driver also had to load for an additional hourly, or they'd leave. They count on you being caught between the end of the month at your old place and the beginning at the new, and desperate to get out and in.

Best advice ever, for DIY, brand name and no-name moves: move at the middle of the month, not at the end.
 
oldjones said:
The big brand names have reps to protect (which you'll pay for) and re less likely to leave you in the lurch. Beware of the multiple Joe the Mover small timers who may very well quote you a reasonable rate, then show up with a different rate. The version they handed me was: two guys and truck for x dollars an hour, but on the day, they insisted the driver also had to load for an additional hourly, or they'd leave. They count on you being caught between the end of the month at your old place and the beginning at the new, and desperate to get out and in.

Best advice ever, for DIY, brand name and no-name moves: move at the middle of the month, not at the end.
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so can you tell me who is these guys who got big brand names and good reputation?? This is my first time to use movers, I know zero.

Thanks.
 
Had issues with even the brand name movers. Pay cash at the end of the job, don't pay in advance witha credit card. One of the rare times I say to use cash. I had the movers complete the job in half the time quoted. The guys said that there was going to be a refund, guess what, not a chance when I called the company.
 
dsc said:
Had issues with even the brand name movers. Pay cash at the end of the job, don't pay in advance witha credit card. One of the rare times I say to use cash. I had the movers complete the job in half the time quoted. The guys said that there was going to be a refund, guess what, not a chance when I called the company.
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can you tell me the names?? I would like to avoid them.

Can anyone recommend me a good movers please? I have heard the horror stories many times. I would prefer the reference, not the horror stories.
 
I've used Jia Jia moving 3 times for my moves and have been happy each time. They get the contract signed up front and there's no deviation or nasty surprises at the end. Arrive punctually, wrap up your stuff nicely, courteous, careful...highly recommended.

They do get booked up at the end of the month though, so book your move in advance.
 
I've never used a moving company, but remember watching something on some show like W5 about a year or so ago. It was about scam artists who hijack all your stuff until you give them a couple extra grand in cash. Best advice would be get a reputable company and even then get a written contract and READ IT FIRST because they probaby have clauses in the fine print that will let them screw you at will. And get references.

Edit: Here's the link to the transcript. The videos don't seem to be active anymore. This is a MUST read for anyone considering a moving company.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20050214/wfive_wrong_move_050212/20050214/
 
wetnose said:
I've used Jia Jia moving 3 times for my moves and have been happy each time. They get the contract signed up front and there's no deviation or nasty surprises at the end. Arrive punctually, wrap up your stuff nicely, courteous, careful...highly recommended.

They do get booked up at the end of the month though, so book your move in advance.
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do you have to speak chinese in order to deal with him, wetnose?

Can I have their contact information, please?
 
gentle_lover said:
can you tell me the names?? I would like to avoid them.

Can anyone recommend me a good movers please? I have heard the horror stories many times. I would prefer the reference, not the horror stories.
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It was AMJ Campbell. I think they were Atlas Van Lines aflilated.
 
Phillips Movers, part of North American Van Lines worked for me.
 
I have used AMJ Campbell twice without any problems. Both times were excellent moves and very professional.
 
I used a company calles "Mike The Mover" which I think is affiliated with Allied Van Lines(don't quote me on it though). Anyway, they did an excellent job, were courteous, quick and careful with our prized possessions. I would not hesitate to use them again.:)
 
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