Jim
Anaheim,#2Consumer Comment
Wed, September 26, 2007
You failed to do any research regarding this industry before you decided to go with a company like this. The industry is pretty much the wild west unless you (1) decide to go with one of the major movers, and/or (2) do the move yourself. If you had read movingscam, you would know this. These people you're dealing with do this every day of their life - and you don't. In other words - they have you right where they want you. Being a "very well educated, smart and fearless lady," means nothing to them, and right now it doesn't mean anything to anyone. You were none of those things when you decided to use these idiots to do your move. Moreover, the only way to put clowns like this out of business is not to use them - you did. None of the damages you list take effect until you decide you're going to pay what it is they demand, and then they have 30 days from that date under the DOT to deliver your goods to you. You also wouldn't even be able to collect on time lost - regardless of whether you used a reputable company or not. They're not even in breach yet! In order to get your goods delivered at this point, you need to pay what it is they are requesting; you have no leverage and no ability to dictate terms on a contract they wrote to benefit them and you signed. You might be able to sue them in small claims for the difference, however you'd probably have to sue them in Florida - check the Bill of Lading for the details on this. Now, if you don't value what it is you have - you can stick it to them by having your goods sold; never mind whether they notified you properly or not - that's a technicality they generally fix before selling off your goods. They'll never fully collect what they're owed for the move. Also, just note that if you think the nightmare is over once you pay the money and get your items, that's when Act II of the play starts - when you discover many of the valuable items you entrusted to these people will either be very damaged or simply lost (stolen, but no way to prove), and then settlement will only be at $0.60 per pound for the damaged items. This move is going to cost you a lot of money and valuables - certainly more than if you had chosen a real professional mover. It's an expensive lesson to learn......