NJ or NY Residents beware (Durham: 2015, lease, mattress)

[biscman]

Good point Francois but a lot of people who live in NJ and NY follow the NC forum religiously. I will take your suggestion though.

Originally Posted by Francois

If it's a NJ company, probably better to post in the NJ forum as a warning--doesn't really have anything to do with Wilmington; if they are a rip-off business, they surely are like that no matter where someone is moving to.

It also might be helpful in General Moving Issues.

[jerseyj]

Originally Posted by biscman

I've gone to the police in 3 states as well as the Dept. of Transportation in Washington. Very similar responses from all. Happens all the time and don't expect to see your furniture back, go to your Insurance company. Ins company wants receipts for everything. We have receipts for big items but quite a few boxes of clothes we don't keep receipts if they fit... Crazy process to say the least

Furniture/clothing can be replaced, photos of your kids and sentimental things can never be replaced.
So very sorry this happened to you.

But, Thank you for a helpful heads up reminder to all of us to do thorough research on movers. I have heard similar stories.

[LLN]

I had a navy move once and as the way understaffed guys were about through, they said, "We will see you tomorrow when we deliver the load."

I FOOLISHLY stated, "Oh, this is all going into storage, I wont be getting it out for about six months."

The guys exchanged looks, and I knew I was screwed.

When we finally got our household goods shipment, EVERYTHING of value was stolen.

[twingles]

$5900 to move from NJ to NC??? We paid $3000 to move from LI to NC and the only thing amiss after the move was a lampshade that got crushed. We had a 3 BR 2 BA house with a finished basement that got moved.

[biscman]

So many horror stories out there not sure what the solution is....So many people have had issues the past 3-4 years....

Originally Posted by LLN

I had a navy move once and as the way understaffed guys were about through, they said, "We will see you tomorrow when we deliver the load."

I FOOLISHLY stated, "Oh, this is all going into storage, I wont be getting it out for about six months."

The guys exchanged looks, and I knew I was screwed.

When we finally got our household goods shipment, EVERYTHING of value was stolen.

[biscman]

Congrats....

Originally Posted by twingles

$5900 to move from NJ to NC??? We paid $3000 to move from LI to NC and the only thing amiss after the move was a lampshade that got crushed. We had a 3 BR 2 BA house with a finished basement that got moved.

[PilotPaul]

So sorry Biscman. This truly stinks.

I appreciate the warning.

[quixotic59]

Originally Posted by twingles

$5900 to move from NJ to NC??? We paid $3000 to move from LI to NC and the only thing amiss after the move was a lampshade that got crushed. We had a 3 BR 2 BA house with a finished basement that got moved.

What company did you use?

[meo92953]

Without cd, none of us would now have this info. I am so sorry you had to go through this but very thankful you shared your experience.

[hsw55]

A quick googling of moving companies will bring up many stories similar to this. Either they lose your stuff or they hold it for more money. I'm sure we're going to end up using a POD or something along those lines.