9 Feb 2019 · MoveAdvisor
1.0 out of 51.0
The first quote we received was $6466.00, then it was increased to $8145.45 because they had “left out certain items” which we did tell them about. Then the day of the move, AFTER our items were packed onto the truck, they inform us the final price was $16767.50!
The movers showed up a day early to our house, so we were scrambling to get the last of our things packed up - finally just conceding and paying the extra fee for them to complete the pack..this proved to be a "so-so" decision. Our closing now had been pushed by 2 weeks and of course they could store our stuff, but it would be an additional $2,800.
The price of the move doubled (even without the packing) from the original quote. We had clothes and a piano that we didn't tell them about (by the way, we did). But what are we going to do, have them take the things already on the truck off and then find another mover in a few hours?? Lesson learned, ALWAYS READ THE 30 pages of fine print associated with a long distance move and ALWAYS get a not to exceed price. So, you get the picture….Classic bait and switch!!
W called let them know that we couldn't start unloading until late, or Saturday. But, when I finally got someone to talk to me, they acted like they never even knew that they were to be there Friday. By the way, "we aren't loading your items until Monday afternoon"! WHAT!! Nope, our stuff wasn't going to get there until Tuesday at 3:00.
Now, I'm back on the phone with Paula. Need to talk about the price of the move and the fact that our stuff didn't arrive as agreed upon. Long Distance Movers response: I should just be glad that they worked with us and didn't charge full price for the remaining packing since they came a day early. They provided the bank the request information regarding storing our property - duh! Of course they did, they wanted PAID. At that point, I knew I was fighting a losing battle. They had mastered holding people's property hostage and out of fear of your stuff being damaged beyond use, you concede.
So, Tuesday finally arrives. The movers promptly show up at 3:00, with a crew of, wait for it, TWO men! Yes, two men. They had 6 when they loaded up the house but sent 2 to unload us. Thursday, there are some things that I needed to take a look at..Broken top and glass on the barristers bookcase, busted floor lamp, two boxes of breakables that looked like they had been hit with a bat or run over by a car.. Of course, we can file a claim and get compensation..RIGHT. Just get out of my house!!
5/23/2018: Claim filed
8/23/2018: $600.00 “Resolution” offer received
8/27/2018: Contacted Long Distance Movers with no response
10/4/2018: Long Distance Movers FINALLLY responds
10/10/2018: Long Distance Movers can only offer $600
12/12/2018: Long Distance Movers requested we call to settle (NO RESPOSE)
1/6/2019: Contacted Long Distance Movers with NO RESPONSE
1/9/2019: Contacted Long Distance Movers with NO RESPONSE
1/28/2019: Contacted Long Distance Movers with NO RESPONSE
Horrible company, customer service, people and experience! Would never recommend them for anything! This terrible experience has lasted almost a year with no resolution in site.
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