International Moving Services: Avoiding Fraudulent Companies

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Business )



International moving services differ from one company to another. Due to the large number of international movers available, you should make a comparison between the services that are offered, the method of payment, insurance coverage, liabilities, shipment method and pick up and delivery method, aside from considering the price.

International moving services are widely advertised on the Internet, yellow pages and the newspaper. If you are unfamiliar with international movers, you can also ask your friends and colleagues for a recommendation.

When you request for a quotation for international moving services, international movers should visit you, and take a look at the volume of belongings that you want shipped. An estimate or quotation based is then made based on this. Avoid international movers who only provide quotes through phone or email without first taking a look at the goods to be shipped. Also avoid companies that provide extremely low pricing.

An international moving company must also provide you contact information on the company, licensing or insurance of your shipment. Avoid companies that are difficult to reach, or return your calls only after a number of days.
At any time, international moving services should provide you with information on your rights and responsibilities for moving, as this is a requirement of the federal law.

Certain international moving services should also be avoided if a large deposit or cash payment is requested even before the time of the packing. Around half the total contract price is considered reasonable.

The registered name of the moving company should have the words, movers or moving company included in the name of the business, as this is a requirement of the law.

You should visit the international mover’s offices and make a check on the conditions of its offices and warehouses. If the premises are not maintained or do not exist, its time to look elsewhere for another moving company. It would also help if you inspect the trucks and make sure that the trucks are marked with the logo of the company.

Finally, check with your local business bureau to see if the international moving company has any records, and any reports on complaints. Having non-existent records is a sure sign that you are about to work with a fraudulent company.


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