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DON'T √ Don’t sign a contract requiring payment in cash! Many companies demand cash payments, so establish these terms when you are getting estimates. It’s best to use a credit card company that will reimburse you if a fraudulent transaction occurs. √ Don’t sign blank documents. √ Don’t hire a mover who requires a down payment. Most reputable movers do not demand such a payment in advance. √ Don’t make final payment until all contractual obligations are met and you're satisfied that you have been charged for the correct weight and service. Be careful when you are asked to sign documents once your property has been delivered. √ Don’t use a mover to transport confidential information, such as credit card statements, bank statements, blank checks, canceled checks, or other valuables, such as cash, or jewelry. Transport these items yourself. √ Don’t wait until your move has concluded to file a complaint. The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures cannot offer assistance if its investigators are not present at time of delivery. They must be on site to determine the actual weight of your household goods, or the amount of space they take up on a truck. INTRASTATE (In-state or local) MOVING Charges for Intra-state (in-state) moves may differ from the methods used by an Interstate (state-to-state) move. Some in-state moving companies employ pricing methods based on: An hourly labor rate. This could include a minimum charge of two or three hours. It may include a “one-time trip charge” for the cost of sending a moving company crew to the pick-up location and then back to the moving company from the drop-off location. Additional charges may be added for moving large items (pianos, etc.). A flat rate, which will reflect the items to be moved and any special conditions encountered at the pick-up or drop-off point. These special conditions may include the pick-up and drop-off addresses, stairs, and any unusual distances that items have to be carried between the moving van and the loading and unload sites. The moving company may bill you on the day of your move for additional items that were not covered in the original quote or confirmation.
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Choosing Movers