1, Report:
#266935
Posted Date:
Nov 14 2007
DRS Transfer And Storage (7 More Known Aliases) Guy Ailam from DRS quoted me $1,100 for moving my small 1 bedroom move (38 items went on the truck) from VA to AZ. I gave them $1,000 up front. Before my items were to be delivered they demanded I pay an additional $1,268 in cash or my things would be put into storage and then auctioned off. Glen Burnie Maryland
I was quoted $1,100 for my move from VA to AZ by Guy Ailam who works for DRS Transfer and Storage. I informed him I had a very small place and very few items. He even commented on me travelling light. Told me not to worry about it. His company picked my things up on August 4th 2...
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Categories: Moving Companies
2, Report:
#187528
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2006
Epic Relocations, Steve Harvey, Justin Hall, Joe Macken, Giant Van Lines moving company ripoff! relocated all our wordly possesions but not to us!! Elkridge Maryland
We entered into contract with a company out of Elkridge, MD, called Epic Relocations, they were contracted to pick up, store, and deliver our stuff for our move from VA to NY.
We were uspset by several things with the company but now the most pressing issue is trying to reach th...
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Categories: Moving & Storage
3, Report:
#175506
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2006
Giant Van Lines overcharged for moving services. they did not honor the contract we signed and refused to take our items off the truck unless we paid more Ripoff Jessup Maryland
We moved from Washington DC to New York City in July 2005. We used Giant Van Lines. At first they were helpful and flexible but we ended up having a terrible experience. First of all, the asked us to sign multiple forms so we ended up paying for an addition 5 hours of driving tim...
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Categories: Moving Companies
4, Report:
#152492
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2005
Giant Van Lines - Flux Transportation questionnable weighing practices; consistently unavailable AFTER contract signing; missing, damaged, destroyed belongings; no compensation Jessup, MD 20794; Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Maryland Florida
Giant Van Lines is an egregious outfit that takes total advantage of consumers who are putting their faith in an organization that is utterly ruthless. They estimated a move based on a three bedroom house and increased that by guessing at the site and sending weight receipts two mo...
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Categories: Moving Companies
5, Report:
#126036
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2005
GIANT VAN LINES Moving company ripoff non delivery of personal belongings JESSUP Maryland
WE CONTACTED THIS COMPANY AND PAID THEM THE SAID AMOUNT FOR DELIVERY OF OUR PROPERTY FROM DELAWARE TO ATLANTA. AS WE FILE THIS COMPLAINT, THE SAID COMPANY HAS TOLD US THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN WE WILL GET OUR PROPERTY BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A TRUCK NOR A DRIVER TO DRIVE TO ATLANT...
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Categories: Moving Companies
6, Report:
#116700
Posted Date:
Nov 25 2004
Giant Van Lines rip-off! Hours Overstated! Jessup Maryland
I hired Giant Van Lines for my family's relocation from Reston, VA to Odenton, MD. I was quoted $67/hr. for three workers and a truck, three hours minimum plus one hour for travel to the origin and from the destination of the move, no extra charge for long-carries.
To begin with...
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Categories: Moving Companies
7, Report:
#115400
Posted Date:
Nov 01 2004
Giant Van Lines moving ripoff Let the BUYER BEWARE!! Jessup Maryland
BEWARE! This was first time I used a moving company and was unaware that most send an appraiser to assess how much stuff needs to be moved to provide an accurate quote. Giant did not do this. I spoke with Greg during my first interaction and performed the rest of the transaction via...
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Categories: Moving Companies
8, Report:
#41398
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2004
Giant Van Lines and Movers USA Ripoff, deceptive moving quote furniture held hostage Jessup Maryland
On November 20, 2002, I contracted with Giant Van Lines via email and telephone conversations to move my furniture from PA to MA. My point of contact during all telephone conversations and email was Chuck Hayen, a Relocation Specialist for Giant Van Lines.
After a few emails and...
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Categories: Moving Companies
9, Report:
#102458
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2004
Giant Van Lines broke and lost items refuses to answer correspondance or comply witout contract Jessup Maryland
We moved from Washington, DC to Boulder, CO last fall. Giant damaged numerous items and lost others. We had signed up with their insurance, but they refuse to compensate us. I have contacted them numerous times through certified mail, phone calls and letters.
Please do not u...
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Categories: Moving Companies
10, Report:
#102129
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2004
Giant Van Lines Bait and Switch Estimates and Horrible Customer Service Jessup Maryland
First, the estimate given was for $1200. When the truck was loaded and shipped, suddenly the charge we needed to pay was over $2000!!!! Why? Moving estimates are just that, estimates they say. Aren't they the experts in this field? Shouldn't they be able to get closer than 70%?...
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Categories: Moving Companies
11, Report:
#98084
Posted Date:
Jul 08 2004
Giant Van Lines rip-off! Dishonest! Fraudulent billing! Bad manners! Unresponsive. Jessup Maryland
I was quoted by Thomas Franklin that the move would cost me $340-540. I asked TF if there were any hidden charges and he said just the amount of tape and $45 if they needed to wrap my 42 TV. 3 GVL movers came to my home. Some items they outright refused to move and told me to do i...
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Categories: Moving Companies
12, Report:
#87993
Posted Date:
Apr 17 2004
Chesapeake Movers scammer Giant Van Lines now operates under the name Chesapeake Movers Silver Spring Maryland
Giant Van Lines a.k.a. Giant Moving and Storage is a well-known scam company. (see other ripoffreports) They have addresses in Silver Spring, Jessup and Columbia, Maryland. They have set up another scam company under the name Chesapeake Movers. Avoid.
Kay
Blacksburg, VirginiaU.S...
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Categories: Moving Companies
13, Report:
#84428
Posted Date:
Mar 18 2004
Giant Van Lines ripoff dishonest fraudulent billing unprofessional goods held hostage criminal unethical emotional distress Jessup Maryland
I made a reservation for a move from the state of VA to NJ. When making my reservation I was quoted $800 for my move, based on the items I was relocating. I specifically asked for their moving policy, as I wanted to the move to be smooth and easy.
The policy for long distance mov...
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Categories: Moving Companies
14, Report:
#72354
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2003
Giant Van Lines - Giant Moving And Storage charge 4 times estimated packing fee charge for 800 lbs. more than they transported refuse to return phone calls Jessup Maryland
As detailed by extensive documentation, available on request, my complaints against Giant Van Lines fall into each of the following categories:
1. Failure to perform services specified in contract: They refused to do long-carry at destination, despite written promise from 'reloca...
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Categories: Moving Companies
15, Report:
#64036
Posted Date:
Jul 18 2003
Giant Van Lines Aka Giant Moving And Storage ripoff dishonest and fradulent billing ripped off and scammed Jessup Maryland
On May 9, 2003, I contracted with Giant Van Lines via email and telephone conversations to move my furniture from MD to VA, this would also include the storage of our items for 4 days. My point of contact during all telephone conversations and email was Chuck Hayen, a Relocation Spe...
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Categories: Moving & Storage
16, Report:
#54668
Posted Date:
Jun 15 2003
Giant Van Lines ripoff victimized many consumers Jessup Maryland
I am not very good at this but Here goes My husband contracted Giant van lines and they gave my husband a quote of 600 cute feet and was told 1596 to move from MD to TN
he was also told that they could work with us We move on April25 Took us 3to4 days driving time BY that MOn...
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Categories: Moving Companies
17, Report:
#59372
Posted Date:
Jun 03 2003
Giant Vanlines,Giant Moving And Storage This exciting move turned into a horrible rip off nightmare that is not over by a long shot Jessup Maryland
WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE!! I wonder if Alice Cooper was ever in the moving business,because Giant Vanlines stole his motto like they stole my money!!!!
I was referred to these bullies via the internet,and thats exactly what they are, bullies. Not muscle wise,but sneaky wise. List...
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Categories: Moving Companies
18, Report:
#59117
Posted Date:
May 31 2003
Giant Van Lines Double quoted price & then failure to pay arbitration award consumer rip-off fraud Jessup Maryland
The following letter outlines my complaint against Giant Van Lines. As a result of binding arbitration, Giant was ordered to pay me $1,800. It has been six months since the arbitration award and Giant has failed to pay the award. This clearly shows the character of the business s...
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Categories: Moving Companies
19, Report:
#59039
Posted Date:
May 31 2003
Giant Van Lines ripoff ripoff con-artists took us for all we had Jessup Maryland
Giant Van Lines has struck again. We recieved an estimate, furniture was picked up, a sub-contracted truck arrives, driver demands $5000 in cash, took a partial payment and left. Its been eight months since I have seen any of my furniture.
If anyone is pursing justice, please e-ma...
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Categories: Moving Companies
20, Report:
#58707
Posted Date:
May 28 2003
Giant Van Lines Giant Moving And Storage ripoff Jessup Maryland
Giant Vanlines aka Giant Moving and Storage are the worst! They are dishonest and have lied to us from day one. We were quoted a fee half of what they charged us once the truck was loaded. They lost and damaged many of our items and refuse to reimburse us for anything.
Some of...
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Categories: Moving Companies
21, Report:
#54756
Posted Date:
May 23 2003
Giant Van Lines ripoff, deceptive company doesn't give a damn Jessup Maryland
My parents used Giant Van Lines for an already difficult move from Jessup, Maryland to Nashville, Tennessee. Not having a lot of money to begin with, and not very many people to assist with the move, my mother turned to the internet to find a local mover, Giant Van Lines.
Both s...
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Categories: Moving Companies
22, Report:
#54279
Posted Date:
May 23 2003
Giant Van Lines They ruined my stuff. I am out around $8000.00. Jessup Maryland
Giant Van Lines is deceptive and the worst moving company anyone could do business with. They give a quote, show up at house and start repacking what you have packed, throw rolls of tape in boxes to charge you for more, waste packing supplies and you have to add, in my case, almost ...
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Categories: Moving Companies
23, Report:
#42163
Posted Date:
Jan 20 2003
Giant Van Lines, sabrina ripped off & assaulted by movers Woodbridge, VA or Jessup MD Maryland
I moved with Giant Van Lines/Giant Moving & Storage in February of 2001. They inflated the price I was quoted, and I was basically forced to sign documents and contracts under duress. I paid for half of the move up front on my credit card. My belongings arrived approximately 10 days...
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Categories: Moving Companies