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Why UPakWeShip | Tips on Packing |
| FAQ's | Email: move@upakweship.com |
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We know we are not the only good guys in town but there are also some not so honest ones around that will charge you a lot more than the estimate once they have your shipment, so to help you choose an honest moving company for your relocation we have devised a check list as follows: |
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Are they licensed with the FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) This is a legal requirement. |
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Do they publish their physical address. (If your goods don't show you need to know where the company is) |
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Do they have their own warehouse, trucks and staff? Others are often a broker relying on others to do the job for them at the cheapest possible price |
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| Have they quoted a rate in advance in case your shipment turns out larger than expected. | YES |
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Have they offered to give you the quote in writing and sent you a contract. |
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| Check to see what company your shipment is going to at the destination and get the contact info before you leave. | YES |
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| Does more than one person answer the phone so you know it's more than a one man band. | YES |
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Get personal references. |
Always Available |
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Check out the companies address and location |
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Ask questions about your move to check they know what they are doing. |
We know ! |
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| Compare apples with apples, anyone can make a quote look cheaper by leaving out delivery charges, port fees, etc | Everything is listed. |
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Check how long they have been in business |
22 years |
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Avoid companies that only deal with cash up front. |
We don't |
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