You’re all off the hook!
Last night, on my way home from the office, I dropped into my new place to do some quick measuring as I’m currently shopping for living room furniture… And, on my way out, I went to schedule the move with the building security. To my horror, I was told that there are no moves allowed after 5pm. Period.
“Oh God,” I thought. None of my friends can get to my old place before 6, let alone 4pm! How am I going to make this work. Obviously, there was only one answer. Hire movers.
And, you know… I’m actually glad that I did call around. The company I chose to book with has great rates, and on the 25th they could be very flexible with the time as well. For what it’s going to cost me to get two strong guys and avoid the hassle of renting the truck, I’m thinking it’s not a whole lot more than what it would have cost for the truck alone. Not to mention the annoyance factor for my friends who have to move me again after only 6 months between moving adventures.
Colour me pleased. And, I’m betting, colour my friends more pleased… You’re off the hook!
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Do I still get my peanut butter????
I love using movers. Strangely enough, I’ve had the best luck with two small men with big farts, even though they dissed my previous movers who were the “oh shit, I’m moving in a week and I need to hire movers? oh shit!” last minute sort of guys. I’m surprised their truck made it the requisite 8 blocks, to be honest.
Yeah, hiring movers makes it all better.
I have used movers for ten years now. Simple rules. Lowest quote is not the best idea. Insist they wrap the TV and couch…and any other high end items BEFORE they move it from the apt. NEVER let them use the “we’ll wrap it at the truck” routine. That’s translation for we will forget about it. Also…if you have a leather couch don’t let them use the excuse that they can’t wrap it in cellphane…because it seats. They need to wrap it and they CAN do it with other material. Laziness is NOT YOUR FRIEND in a move. Any problems call the company while the move is in progress. Also it’s good to reserve at least 20 bucks in cash for each mover…and tell them up front you’re prepared to offer a little cash at the end for good service. You’ll be amazed how well things will go…and how happy they are at the end to get the money.
You will NEVER ask freinds to move you again.
With regard to my las post. seats should read sweats. Also…if one of my friends asks me to help move I politely offer to pay for a labourer to take my place…about 80 bucks. I’m 35 years old. I can’t be schelping boxes and couches all over hells half acre on the promise of pizza and beer. Does that make me a bad person?
Thanks for the ‘things to look out for’, guys! I did call around to get a few other quotes, and am looking forward to never having to ask my friends to do this kind of manual labour ever again.
And, yes, Cor… The very first thing I’m going out to buy is a jar of peanut butter, just for you!
Be careful, T. I just watched a show on moving horror stories. Get your quote in writing and get 3 or more quotes. Go with a reputable company…. i.e. do NOT use 2 Fat Men with Bad Hearts. They are useless… speaking from experience.
Oh, and sorry I couldn’t be there to help you move… okay, that was a big, fat lie.
Yay!!!!
