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Originally Posted by John_W
When we moved 3 years ago from Baltimore, PODS gave us an estimate of $2700 for 2 PODS. A similar company ABF Arkansas Best Freight have cubes that are 10x10x10 and 4 cubes were $2700. They have an estimator right on their website and you can figure your own rate.
We ended up not using either. United Van Lines gave us an estimate of $3400 and they do all the loading an unloading. After they picked up our furniture and boxes, they called to say after weighing it would only be $2700.
There was a story on one of the Orlando TV stations just the other day. Folks used PODS and someone in their warehouse in Orlando dropped the POD off the forlift and everything inside was smashed. They gave PODS an estimate of $7,000 for replacement and PODS came back and said they don't pay replacement price and only gave them $2500. After contacting the TV station, they got their full $7,000. So you might want to carry full replacement insurance if you use them. |
We moved out of Towson, and we were amazed at the difference in price between the major companies. We received a low quote of $2,936 from North American and a high quote of $5,244 from Allied.
We chose the low price from NAVL. We didn't like the North American people at their office one bit. However, their long-haul driver changed our impression. He was fantastic!! Did a great job and was quite an entertainer when he & his crew were loading and unloading. They delivered everything intact and on time. In fact we still trade emails & texts with the driver from time to time.
Best thing about the whole deal was that THEY loaded and unloaded! I'm way past saving a couple bucks doing all the work required for the DIY thing.