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| If you temporarily need to store your items in storage, your Franklin mover may charge for Storage-in-Transit (SIT): This is a fee for Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further transportation. For example, if your new home isn't quite ready to occupy you might use SIT. You must specifically request SIT service, which may not exceed a total of 180 days of storage, and you will be responsible for the added charges for SIT service, as well as the warehouse handling and final delivery charges. |
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| If you decide to use a Franklin mover, make sure to clearly mark and set aside items you don't want loaded. This will remind you to tell the driver what not to load as you conduct your preload walkthrough. Make sure your important paperwork pertaining to the move doesn't get packed and shipped with your household goods. |
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| Moving during the summer tends to be more expensive. Your Franklin mover may charge you Peak Season Rates. These are Higher line haul charges that are applicable during the summer months. |
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| Reserve a Parking Space for the Franklin movers truck. If you live in a congested area, recruit some friends and park all of your vehicles one after another in a space close to your home and do not move them until the truck arrives. The closer the truck can get to your house, the better your chances are of not incurring an additional charge. |
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| Traveling across country? Your Franklin call this a Long Carry. A Long Carry charge is an added charge for carrying articles excessive distances between the mover's vehicle and your residence. |
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| Take care of your Franklin mover. Consider the needs of your driver and crew members! It is not necessary to prepare an elaborate meal, as this is the last thing you will have time for. Still, run out and get some breakfast rolls or cookies and order pizza for lunch. It is a nice gesture and will be warmly received. |
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| Have a big screen tv or expensive vase. Your Franklin mover may charge a fee for High Value Article. These are items included in a shipment that are valued at more than $100 per pound. These items should be disclosed to the mover to ensure they are protected accordingly. |
