Catch Them if you Can

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