Well, you’re about to move. She did her research on the engines. I found a moving company with decent prices, somewhat decent reviews, and a bearable BBB rating. You packed most of your things. Moving day is coming up. Enthusiastic?
You might as well be, because you never know what’s in store for you on moving day!
Some of the funniest stories I’ve heard during my long career in the moving business:
- Knock Knock! Open the door. Your engines have arrived. Except they are an exceptional team consisting of a 65 year old man, an illegal immigrant who does not speak English as he was randomly picked up at a random gas station, and a waitress from his local Waffle House. They all admit that this will be the first step in their lives. Except for the older gentleman who claims to be the leader of the crew. He believes in himself and his team. This has happened to one of our clients several years ago. He called Milestone Relocation immediately after throwing his moving crew down the stairs (literally).
- You move in today. Your movers are unreachable, and they’re obviously not here. You move alone or hire someone else. Two days later, the movers, the ones who never showed up, call him and tell him they’re going to be a little late because they have a flat tire. Funny sounds? It is a true story!
- The movers show up on time. Do an extremely good job. There is one item left in the truck: your grandmother’s old watch. A £200 watch, which is basically all she has left to remember her grandfather who passed away several years ago. The move went well, you and your family, including your grandmother, are watching as the movers prepare to unload the watch from the truck. for 97he time, reminds your movers to be extremely careful. They nod their heads confirming their understanding of the importance of this. One of them even says: “Don’t worry, we are professionals!” Your grandmother is watching with relief: after all, the movers did a great job and they can’t mess up the only remaining item. At the words “Don’t worry,” your grandma almost falls on her ass: she can’t believe the engines are screaming, the clock is falling from 4 feet high, and antique glass is everywhere!
- “I understand that my company charged you more than 3 times over your estimate and refused to download your items before you pay the full balance in cash. It’s good that you are so understanding. But we work with a tip, and if you don’t receive the right tip now, we’re not going to unload your belongings no matter what the company says.”
- “I just got back from jail. I did my 8 year sentence for beating my wife. Do you really think I care when you threaten me that you’ll call the police because I’m not going to unload your stuff before you tip me?”
These stories are funny until they happen to you. Don’t be negligent. Protect yourself by choosing a moving company carefully. Do you investigate? Google it. Read reviews. Make sure they are licensed. And then when you help yourself, God will help you too.
Happy moving!