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Old 03-18-2007, 05:02 PM
 
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I've heard great things about Gentle Giant. They're not cheap but they have a good reputation:

info@gentlegiant.com
(800) GIANT-MEN (Toll-free)

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Old 03-18-2007, 08:01 PM
 
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My family used ABF when we moved from CA to FL. It was THE most affordable way to go. They delivered it where we wanted. We loaded it and had them pick it up 24 hours later. It was the most affordable of all the options we looked at, and it was convenient.

One thing you should know is...pack your stuff very, very well. The ABF trucks don't have shocks like a moving van, so you have to be a bit more thorough. With that said, we plan to use ABF again when we move next summer.

Good luck with your move!
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Old 03-19-2007, 06:22 AM
 
Location: Journey's End
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This site was recommended elsewhere and has some good info on what to expect and what to avoid:

http://www.movingscam.com/
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Old 03-19-2007, 07:19 AM
 
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thanks- very good info!
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Old 04-10-2007, 05:00 PM
 
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we are moving cross-country this summer and looked into using PODS. granted, moving 2500 miles is going to cost a lot more than Ny to MA, but my husband found PODS to be very expensive...like $10K for what we need.
so, we will not be using PODS for this move, but you may find it good for you
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Old 05-29-2007, 09:51 PM
 
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Has anyone had any experience using either/both of these services? We will be moving in ther Spring and have heard they are a good option but wasn't really sure of the differences or pros/cons.

Thanks-
You have to be careful of PODS they move their pods to different locations very frequanty and then thing get broke. Then they sale pods/storage without proper notification.
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Old 05-30-2007, 04:23 AM
 
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We are going with a local moving company we found on craigslist that is bonded and insured- Special Forces Moving. They are reasonable (cheaper than Pods and Door to Door) and their quote included EVERYTHING!
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Old 05-30-2007, 05:30 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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ABF U-Pack has gotten good reviews everywhere. I worked with them a bit and they are very decent and reasonable, good to work with. THey will drop of a trailer and you fill up how much space you need. Packing is not easy and you might want to hire someone to help you. Buy lots of moving blankets at Home Depot. Get lots of twine to tie things up so they don't move. Read the ABF website for tips on how to do all this.

artie
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Old 05-30-2007, 07:49 PM
 
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ABF U-Pack has gotten good reviews everywhere. I worked with them a bit and they are very decent and reasonable, good to work with. THey will drop of a trailer and you fill up how much space you need. Packing is not easy and you might want to hire someone to help you. Buy lots of moving blankets at Home Depot. Get lots of twine to tie things up so they don't move. Read the ABF website for tips on how to do all this.

artie
They don't do local moves- we checked...
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Old 10-16-2007, 01:29 PM
 
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Default a pods coupon if it helps

use promo code ae0616 to save 10% off local monthly storage or 5% off long distance moves
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