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| Have a big screen tv or expensive vase. Your Germantown 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. |
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| When moving plan ahead as much as possible. I do not mean the week ahead, but months in advance. Arrange for Germantown movers and and help. Furthermore, take into consideration the time of the move. For instance, try not to move to the upper midwest during January and avoid the south in the middle of August. Just a little common sense. |
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| Apartment moving often comes with the extra burden of scaling stairs. A Germantown mover may charge you a Flight Charge, which is an extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs. |
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| Germantown movers sometimes charge Line Haul Charges: These are charges for the vehicle transportation portion of your move. These charges apply in addition to the additional service charges. |
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| If you are going to have friends or family help in the moving process, line these people up ahead of time, as people need time to 'fit' your moving day into their day. Have someone on standby, as people get sick. Have your Germantown movers ordered as far in advance as possible. |
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| Normally paying your Germantown mover will be done C.O.D., which stands for cash on delivery. Transportation for a private shipper may require C.O.D. at the time of delivery at the destination residence (or warehouse). |
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| Your Germantown mover will have you sign an Order for Service. This is the document authorizing the mover to transport your household goods. |
