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Summary of INFORMATION
for SHIPPERS of HOUSEHOLD
GOODS
Do's and don'ts of
moving
Regulated
transportation
Order for service - what is
it?
Bill of loading document -
what is
it?
How much should it cost you
to move?
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Who prepares your articles
for
shipment?
Press board, particle board
and/or engineered wood
furniture
When will your shipment be
picked up?
When
will your shipment be
delivered?
Condition of your household
goods
What is
the mover's liability for loss
or damage?
Glossary
of moving
terminology
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The care with which your
goods are packed determines the
condition in which they arrive
at your new home. If done
correctly, performing your own
packing will save money. Should
you decide to perform all or
part of your packing, you
should do so with care. Use
strong containers, which may be
obtained from an outside source
or rented or purchased from the
mover. Special attention should
be given to packing fragile
items such as glass table tops
and shelves, lamps, lampshades,
pictures, mirrors, electronics,
etc. All items must be properly
packed before loading. Should
you desire the mover perform
the packing, the mover will
supply the containers and
perform the packing, unpacking,
or both. There is a charge for
containers, and for each
container packed or unpacked by
the mover. The mover is not
responsible for damage to items
you pack unless there is
evidence of mishandling.
Certain moving preparations are
your responsibility and should
be made before the movers
arrive, even if they perform
both the packing and unpacking.
Electronics, and major
appliances such as
refrigerators and washing
machines, require disconnecting
and special services to protect
them during shipment. Other
items which are attached to
walls or floors such as
draperies, pictures, or
tacked-down carpets should be
removed and ready for shipment.
Some moving companies may
provide these services for you
at your request and expense. Do
not pack money, jewelry, or
important papers. Valuable
personal items of this kind
should never be packed with the
shipment. The mover has no
liability for these types of
items. Hazardous items such as
paints, propane tanks, oil, and
other flammables cannot be
shipped. Consult with your
mover for a detailed list of
these types of "non-allowable"
items.
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