[scrapple]

We investigated and spoke with numerous companies since all the planning began a few months ago. PODS were very expensive for Denver to TV. Many other companies are using PODS type containers. Then we thought we'd rent a 16 ft and haul our truck, come to find out that the trailer won't be able to hold our truck. We finally settled on renting space on a large moving truck, a company called Movex. For the same price of a 16 ft Penske truck and trailer, we'll get 10 linear feet (we downsized considerably but they say this is what is needed for a 2br home). They have 5-9 days to arrive, we can drive more relaxed and the only additional money is the professional movers we hired at $45/h for 2 movers, min of 2 hours and we have 6 hours to get the truck loaded, and our hotel rooms. I called the movers TV recommended and they were extremely expensive, more than the PODS! Absolutely no discount there which was disappointing on TVs part. Good luck!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Sherman931

I, too, am moving in late October from Boytnon Beach. An in-state move. Called relocation services but when they discovered we did not list our current property we are selling with their "people" they weren't enthusiastic or much help. They recommended United and Atlas I know many folks have moved to the Villages from south Florida.....any recommendations???

I moved from Boynton Bch, Verona Lakes, this past May. I used Superior Moving and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. It was a nightmare.

[Sherman931]

Hi Les

Thanks for the info. I had received a mailing from Superior (I guess they track MLS as I put my house up and three days later got several ads from movers). I called Superior just to get some preliminary info and was not impressed with what they told me on the phone. I said I have about 100 btls of wine and asked if they have packing boxes designed for shipping wine. The girl on the phone said I should go toa liquor store and get empty boxes as she was not aware of any special packing for wine.

Guess what you can get all the specially designed shipping boxes you want from U-haul.. The fact that Superior didn't know that scared me right off.

I did get a recommendation from TOTV for Dixie Movers here in Palm Beach county. Haven't called yet...will have to start making arrangements with a mover in next week or two.

[cherylncliff]

We are planning a move from Michigan and are also trying to decide on PODS, moving company or other means. The website at http://www.relocation.com/library/mo...alculator.html is a calculator that lets you estimate costs. As far as reliability, I suspect that on any given day any given company will turn out to be good, bad or indifferent and this seems to be born out by most of the reviews on TOTV and other places.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by cherylncliff

As far as reliability, I suspect that on any given day any given company will turn out to be good, bad or indifferent and this seems to be born out by most of the reviews on TOTV and other places.

Before attending college our son worked for a local moving company. He worked with one partner that was a drag and goofed off a lot, whereas when he worked with another guy there weren't any problems. I guess a lot depends on the particular crew that's assigned to move you.

[Zoomie1955]

Thanks for the website!!!! I will check it out!

[Walt.]

This pretty much a duplicate of something I posted a year ago... but the info is still correct.
When we moved here just over a year ago we used the Village Relocation guy. Per their instructions we also contacted a local mover where we were living (Miami). Their quote was about $800 cheaper (though we didn't really care for them).
My wife called up the Village recommended mover (Suddath) and asked why they charged so much more. They said something about seasonal rates... and immediately matched the Miami guy's price and threw in several wardrobe boxes. So... negotiate!

As for the mover... the arrived on time and loaded up fine. Delivery was just as scheduled. Unloading would have been better if when they stacked the boxes in the house they left the labels showing instead of mostly facing the walls. Nothing broken, nothing lost, and an ok price.

[getdul981]

DO NOT EVER USE ATLANTIC RELOCATION SEVICES!!!

They are a Florida subsidiary of Atlas. We used them for the move from VA and are still finding damaged items, and that is just the end of the story. The whole story would take hours to tell.

[Luv2travel]

We also used ABF. At first it sounds like more of a hassle because they only deliver an empty truck to your departure location, then pick it up and deliver it to your destination. In our case we had to have it stored for a couple of months while we found a house. As far as loading and unloading we used a local reliable mover to load it, costs about s$600 to $700. Then once we got to the Villages we used Neland Relocation Services,352-483-3000. They unloaded two ABF trucks in 3/4 of a day at a cost of around $450. Very careful and I would recommend them. Cost wise this is a much better alternative to the big moving companies. The only inconveniences are hiring movers at both locations and estimating the number of ABF Trucks you will need. If you are moving into a designer home or bigger get two trucks. A good mover can help estimate the number of trucks. You only pay for the space in the truck that you use. Good Luck

[Newbeginnings]

I used Allied and was very happy, competitive price and reliable.

[LSUgirl]

Originally Posted by JohnN

The Villages relocation folks (Karen Madsen is one) put us in contact with a couple of movers and supposedly it will be at a discount. It was Atlas and Mayflower.

Their queries to me were very timely and courteous, but I can't comment on the move as we've not moved yet. However, I do plan to get a quote in due time, just to compare.
We're also going to look at Uhaul/Penske/PODS etc and hire a couple of guys on each end.
Good luck, let us know how you fare.

I see that you have lived in Little Rock & Searcy. I lived in Ashdown (just north of Texarkana on Hwy 71) most of my life. I just bought a home in Pinellas and will be moving from Louisiana, where I have lived the past 26 years, in May.

[kittygilchrist]

Not to confuse The Villages Moving Co. with Villages movers. the former is said to be constrained by court order from continuing to advertise as such. Village Movers is fantastic.
Kitty

[ssmith]

...this started in 2008. Some of the information on it may not be correct since it was started so long ago.

[Southside Grads]

We will be moving from MA to Fernandina in early July. We intend to bring a dining room set as well as a couch and coffee and end tables. The rest of the items will be kitchen and boxes of books, photos, etc. Any advice? Professional movers, rental trucks? We are looking for the most economical method and are will to drive it down ourselves.
Thanks advice would be most welcomed!

[Shimpy]

Three years ago today My wife and I moved here and the moving company (Superior) was a nightmare I'll never forget.