We had a POD, actually from another company and it was called a SAM.
We had our "good stuff" sent in it. The dining room set, a big mirror, our bedroom stuff, nice lamps etc. etc.
We had their service on that end come and pack and boy did they. They covered every surface and buffered everything. I did not think I would see a 200 lb. mirror ever intact again. Yes you read that right... everyone has some strange thing...but it got here unscathed even after being stored three months. (THAT part was expensive, the storing)
We did not have any problem at all. We hired someone here at less than $15 dollars an hour to unpack it and all was fine.
Henry flew back and drove a 26' box truck from Cincinnati with our other not so precious stuff once we got into our new house.
We closed at 12:00. The SAM arrived at 1:00 which isn't the case if you and the POD leave at roughly the same time. Ours was stored outside in Cincinnati all summer and it gets HOT there, but nothing was harmed.
Anyhow, we inquired around and anyone who knows me knows how frugal , um, careful I am with money. It cost more than I wanted to pay but relatively less than some other options.
If you live south of 466A you should inquire about your POD from the Orlando district office too and be sure to ask both about extra charges to deliver there. (I am NOT sure of this) Ocala charges you an extra fee south of 466A because it is a new zip code (??). I think the girls and the posse need to drive up to Ocala and beat the crap outa them.
Henry just brought me the number for United Mayflower (we don't work for them) if you want info. 877-670-6061
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