| Ever wondered what would happen if you | | | | are to be shipped before giving the |
| had to wake up to a new morning when | | | | quotations. |
| there would be nothing familiar around | | | | Do not feel overexcited to get |
| you? No, not a single prized possession | | | | unbelievably low rates even after they |
| that got so close to your heart over the | | | | have inspected your shipment. Most often |
| years. Your king-size bed, that favorite | | | | they turn out to be the ones who make |
| mirror you picked up on one of those | | | | money from you using the foulest means. |
| rare visits to a foreign country, those | | | | Again, movers with good reputation will |
| precious frames containing the | | | | give you the standard rates. Accept the |
| bitter-sweet memories of your | | | | legitimate costs rather than bargaining |
| yesteryears……all gone in the twinkle | | | | and getting a shock soon after. |
| of an eye. Sounds dreadful, does it not? | | | | Never make a large deposit prior to the |
| Sure, it does and you have no reason to | | | | actual move. This could be an indication |
| feel that you will be exempted from | | | | of fraudulent movers. |
| falling prey to such a situation. | | | | Do not settle for a mover who does not |
| Especially if you are shifting your base | | | | provide you with a copy of "Your Rights |
| and not taking that extra bit of caution | | | | and Responsibilities" even after |
| that is expected of you. | | | | insisting. Ideally you should not even |
| It is that critical time of your life | | | | have to insist as you are entitled to |
| when you need to relax like never | | | | receive one free of cost. Familiarize |
| before. A relaxed mind allows wise and | | | | yourself with all your rights and |
| healthy decisions. The right decision in | | | | responsibilities well before the actual |
| selecting your mover may take away all | | | | moving takes place. |
| your hassles that you might have to | | | | Always check for the credentials of the |
| encounter in case of a wrong selection. | | | | company before signing a deal with them. |
| And gosh!! The chance of going back in | | | | Ideally pay a visit to their office or |
| time and rectifying your decision is | | | | if that is too difficult definitely |
| then gone forever. So, here's what might | | | | check out their website. Be very |
| prove beneficial in discriminating | | | | critical while viewing the website, as |
| between genuine and "rogue movers". Try | | | | hosting a website is no difficult job |
| these few things during your interstate | | | | these days. Anybody who has enough money |
| move to save you from a fraudulent | | | | to pay for the site can have one. Look |
| mover: | | | | for details regarding licenses and |
| Never hurry. Plan your relocation well | | | | insurance etc. |
| in advance so that you have ample time | | | | Check the vehicles that will be provided |
| to take quotations from several movers | | | | for your shipment if possible. Do not |
| (preferably the renowned ones), compare | | | | rely on word of mouth and leave anything |
| the prices of each one and settle for | | | | for the D-day. Remember, seeing is |
| the most competitive one. Also, ask your | | | | believing! |
| friends and relatives who have recently | | | | Relocation can be fun-filled and full of |
| relocated for references. They will most | | | | excitement if you consider these simple |
| often give you the correct options to | | | | things before taking the plunge. Though |
| choose from. | | | | not all movers are fraud movers, it is |
| Avoid taking arbitrary quotations over | | | | for this handful of unscrupulous players |
| the phone or the Internet. Reliable | | | | in the field that the repute of the |
| movers will usually not have such a | | | | entire industry is at stake. And you |
| practice. Always insist movers to come | | | | need to stay away for the sake of your |
| and thoroughly inspect your items that | | | | life's assets. |