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Beware Of Relocation Scams

Posted On : Jan-24-2011 | seen (505) times | Article Word Count : 387 |

“Prevention is better than cure” goes the saying. Relocation is a deal with a moving company. It is always wise to take precautionary measures so as to not be fraud-struck because rogue moving companies are always lurking in the vicinity. One must get hold of a genuine moving company only.
“Prevention is better than cure” goes the saying. Relocation is a deal with a moving company. It is always wise to take precautionary measures so as to not be fraud-struck because rogue moving companies are always lurking in the vicinity. One must get hold of a genuine moving company only.

Watch out for the moving estimator who gives you an estimate in cubic feet once he has assessed the load to be moved on a long distance. The load is not supposed to be measured in cubic feet in the first place instead of the standard weight measurement. When the load is weighed using the standard unit, the moving company must avail of the services of a weighing station which is certified and is bound to be accurate. When the cubic feet unit is used it means that the load is measured in terms of the space occupied inside of the truck. So, what happens in most of such cases is that the moving estimate ends up considerably higher than the actual load. In order to avoid the cubic feet measurement, the quote must be determined based on the weight of the load. Besides the moving company should have no qualms if you would insist on accompanying the load at the time of weighing.

If you come across a quote offered by the moving company which is pretty low by the standards, think twice. The quote most probably is carrying hidden charges and enough scope to take the final cost through the roof. While initiating the deal, the concerned company must be contacted instead of a moving broker. The chance of getting a quote from a broker doubles, if you are speaking over the phone. The moving brokers should be avoided to get the best deal. It is also not a good idea to get an estimate over the phone or by filling out an inventory form online. In order to get a close to accurate estimate from the movers and packers, insist on having an onsite visit.

Finally, the complaint record on the consumer forums is a good ground reality check on the packers and movers. Besides this, also check to see if the moving company does a strict review of their best business practices or are registered and regulated.

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Sanjeev is an amateur writer primarily focusing on relocation and transportation related topics. Currently he is rendering his services to Movers and Packers Chennai. For more information, visit Packers and Movers Chennai website. http://www.chennaipackersandmovers.com/



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