Professional Movers: Why Do They Charge So Much?

[Bailey Guns]

Because it's worth it. And probably then some.

We've been in our home 25 years. I'm finding stuff I didn't even know existed. We've had 2 garage sales. We still have enough crap that we'll be lucky to get half of it packed by the time we're ready to go.

I have no idea how I'm gonna get my safe on to a truck...or off. Tool boxes, large tools, small tools, car stuff, ladders...all things I use far too often to sell and have to replace. Good thing I don't have lots of guns...or ammo. I have no idea what I'd do with those things for safe keeping once we arrived at our destination.

The wife literally has tons of fabric and quilting crap...a truckload in itself.

What a PITA.

[The Rat]

Get a case of gatorade for the lumpers and order them a pizza for lunch. It is very much appreciated.

[Sixgun]

I have a 6x10 utility trailer if you want to borrow it. I live by the super Walmart at Bowles and c470.

Moving sucks!!!! Good luck!!

[Rooskibar03]

I finally paid someone for this last move and let me tell you it was worth every penny. They kicked ass and took names. I thought I'd be all cool and help load to try and save time and by the 4th trip into the truck I realized I was just slowing them down.

[BlasterBob]

We are going through the identical procedure. I have 20 year accumulation of "STUFF" and living out in the sticks, I save all kinds of stuff to possibly avoid having to go into town to get a couple this or that type things. We have received an unofficial quote of over $6,000 but the estimator has not yet seen our place, only knows this is a three bdrm, 2 bath house., wait until they see two sheds crammed with "stuff". I believe their estimate for our move from Colorado to Illinois will be a whole LOT more than their sight unseen estimate. Like a new 21-ft fiberglass ladder that is heavy and will take up a lot of room. Have about six or eight CB radios, larger number of rolls of coax, many CB antennas that am going to get rid of since almost nobody uses CB's anymore with cell phones had by everyone. This going to be one VERY expensive move but I have to bite the bullet and keep the wife happy to back with our kids in HOT/HUMID Illinois - which is a very unfriendly State for gun owners (almost as bad as Colorado).

[Bailey Guns]

I'm not actually using movers. Just saying it would be worth it. The logistics of our move are really challenging.

I'm leaving at the end of July for Idaho. Wife most likely won't be joining me for a month or two after I leave...or whenever the house sells. Right now we're just packing up stuff and "staging" it in the shop so when the house sells I'll make the trip back and we can just load everything on to a truck.

I have a 6x10 utility trailer if you want to borrow it. I live by the super Walmart at Bowles and c470.

I sincerely appreciate the offer...very kind. We actually have a 7x16 trailer that's almost completely full as it is. Another trailer and I'll need another truck to pull it.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm not actually using movers. Just saying it would be worth it. The logistics of our move are really challenging.

I'm leaving at the end of July for Idaho. Wife most likely won't be joining me for a month or two after I leave...or whenever the house sells. Right now we're just packing up stuff and "staging" it in the shop so when the house sells I'll make the trip back and we can just load everything on to a truck.



I sincerely appreciate the offer...very kind. We actually have a 7x16 trailer that's almost completely full as it is. Another trailer and I'll need another truck to pull it.

My cousin is back n forth between here & Boise, just saying. Sure some coin for fuel might persuade him. Or i'll beat him till he doesn't know any better.
Not that it matters but we've found a few places about 6.5 hours from you. Waiting to hear back from a few realtors.

[thvigil11]

Our move from Denver down here to NM took me 6 truckloads, 3 of those with a 16' trailer. I had one truckload of just plants. F'in plants. Had a tree strapped into the passenger seat. (to be fair, 2 loads were tools and one was guns and gun related stuff). My sympathies, but good luck on the transition. Friend just sold his house up near you, had a dozen offers in 48 hours, closed right after that with an offer of 15% over asking. Looks like the market up there is pretty crazy right now.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Dang, I was all set for some whining about prices but Bailey nailed it again. That's the beauty of the free market -- prices usually settle down at what both the seller and buyer are willing to live with. In the mind of everyone but liberals, that's "fair" (liberals apparently use some language other than standard English).

I've had movers drop a case of wine (ouch!) and a 100-year-old dish I'd inherited from my grandmother (double ouch!) but for the most part, my experiences with professional movers have been positive and they are more than deserving of some drinks and sandwiches while they are putting your crud together ...

[BladesNBarrels]

Wish I had a good story about movers.
In the late 90's, I used a moving company in Tom Martino's group, and they used techniques on us that Tom Martino used to rant and warn people about.
1. Estimator gave one "fixed" price, then the movers upped the price when they had the goods on the truck and arrived at the destination (Moving from Littleton to Elizabeth)
2. No phone or cell service, so I had to drive 2 miles to get a cell signal. Called the company and, gosh oh gee, the estimator was not available. No one else at the company could or would explain the price increase or help with my problem.
3. The driver blocked my driveway with the truck and refused to unload until I paid the extra.
4. And, yes, I provided doughnuts and bagels in the morning, and bought sandwiches and soft drinks for everyone at lunch.
The workers were real interested in my boxes labeled "reloading supplies" and wanted to know where the firearms were. I told them at a friend's house who would help me move them after we were settled in with the alarm system activated.
My complaints to the company president were never answered. I reported the actions to Tom Martino, and he started yelling that everything is in writing and enforceable and I was the one at fault for paying the extra.
Yep, he hung up when I mentioned it was one of his recommended movers.
I don't know the lesson learned here. I just did not have a great experience.