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| Find out what services Christmas movers offer such as packing, storing if necessary, how long will it take to get your belongings to their final destination. Unloading and unpacking. Also, will they transport the second car so that the whole family can go together to the final destination? |
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| Before the Christmas mover leaves, make sure you understand all the paperwork before the driver departs for your new apartment. If there is something that is confusing to you, ask your driver to explain it before you sign it. |
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| If you have children, pack special items for the kids. Have the kids pack a box of their "special" items, things that they'll want to have nearby as soon as you all arrive at your new home. Point this box out to the Christmas mover so it's one of the first boxes to be unloaded. |
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| Moving during the summer tends to be more expensive. Your Christmas mover may charge you Peak Season Rates. These are Higher line haul charges that are applicable during the summer months. |
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| Do you need your Christmas mover to guarantee dates? Guaranteed Pickup and Delivery Service is an additional level of service whereby dates of service are guaranteed, with the mover providing reimbursement for delays. This premium service is often subject to minimum weight requirements. |
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| You may want your Christmas mover to perform Appliance Service. Appliance services is the preparation of major electrical appliances to make them safe for shipment. |
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| First impressions really do count. Judge your Christmas apartment mover on their professionalism, attention to detail and responsiveness to your inquiries. Also make sure they give a thorough explanation of their pricing and process. For example, if the estimate is binding or non-binding. These things can tell you a lot about the company philosophy and how comfortable you'll be in working with them. |
