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Pros and Cons of Moving Yourself
- cost savings can be considerable, possibly into the thousands of dollars. moving yourself can usually save at least half of what a household goods transportation company will charge you, even if you rent a truck and pay helpers for their labor.
- you assume full responsibility for the move, labor and damages.
- packing all your belongings yourself gives you a better organizational opportunity to inventory, rearrange, throw away, give away, and tag items for garage sales.
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Full Service Van Line
- the time savings and ease of move are tremendous with a professional mover.
- the cost can vary greatly, depending on whether you include packing/unpacking, insurance limits and what company you choose.
- most companies offer references and free estimates. A binding estimate holds both you and the company to the price quoted; a physical inspection is usually necessary. A non-binding estimate is an approximation of costs; Federal law requires a limit of no more than 10 percent additional charges.
- many companies will guarantee pickup and delivery dates; if you're in a time crunch, this may be the only way to go.
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