[LianneMigiano]

Make sure that you are clear and specific about where (and as close as possible, when) you will need the delivery on the FL end. My son had quite a bit of difficulty with that 2 years ago and went without a lot of furniture for more than 2 weeks. Getting through to many companies by phone often creates an extensive wait time. Moving is already potentially stressful. No need to add to it by taking chances if not be absolutely specific about who, what, where, why, when and how!

[DonnaNi4os]

My POD was sent to Ocala until my closing. They provided me with a crew to unload. Contact them, they are very helpful

[Steveccnj]

Patrick at The Village Mover 352-391-0629.

[ML Smith]

Quality Movers. Reasonable pricing and really careful guys. I had a number of family heirlooms and they were great.

[GOLFER54]

I thought The Whole point of using a Pod was to load it and empty yourselves.

[Arlington2]

Originally Posted by GOLFER54

I thought The Whole point of using a Pod was to load it and empty yourselves.

No!!! The point is to avoid being skewered by requirement to be on their schedule for loading even if they are days late, upcharge surprises when the furnishings are weighed (when you aren't present), another schedule demand when they are late (or early) delivering your furnishings and another surprise when cash or certified check is required at delivery. By the way if you need to store your items for a month or so be prepared to pay astronomic additional unloading and loading charges along with storage fees. My personal experiences with the traditional cross country movers has been abysmal in 3 instances. Then along came PODS. My experience with PODS has been excellent.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by GOLFER54

I thought The Whole point of using a Pod was to load it and empty yourselves.

We checked with the 2 most well known movers and before giving us an actual quote they both said a minimum of $10k. We are doing this for about 1/3.

[virtue51]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

Thanks for all the replies. We did the loading and it almost killed me, actually we’re not quite finished. I had two friends help with the heavy stuff. I’m 78 and too old for this. I will probably have Pods send someone.

At 78 you should not be lifting furniture -- you are not 20 anymore.

[craigrmorrison]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

We will be moving into our new home around the middle of July. We are in the process of loading a Pod to go into storage until we take possession of our home. We will be looking for someone to help unload and place our items in the house. Only one sleeper couch and mostly boxes. Can anyone recommend a company or individuals to help us? Thanks

All American Muscle Moving LLC

[craigrmorrison]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

We will be moving into our new home around the middle of July. We are in the process of loading a Pod to go into storage until we take possession of our home. We will be looking for someone to help unload and place our items in the house. Only one sleeper couch and mostly boxes. Can anyone recommend a company or individuals to help us? Thanks

All American Muscle Moving LLC

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by djlnc

Beware of hiring individuals. They will likely be kids who don't know what they're doing and you'll have no recourse if they damage something - or hurt themselves. Village Mover (not Movers) has a good reputation, but be prepared to spend a little.

Another very satisfied customer of Village mover(s). Been around a LONG time, used them 3 times, whoever is working for them at the time seems very well trained, and the price has always been reasonable, no hidden costs like some places.