tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20348606425930180482012-03-06T17:34:55.023-08:00Our blog is about helping the public make decisions on selecting a moving process. We will analyze the different methods of moving your home or office domestically and internationally. We will maintain a neutral position on these topics with an emphasis on making the best selection for your needs!!!truckndave1http://www.blogger.com/profile/06741550654768738488noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034860642593018048.post-75241527797351138292008-12-09T22:25:00.000-08:002009-11-09T18:01:51.636-08:00Ok, so your going to move, you have taken a new job in another city and you got to get your stuff there. You have moved yourself since you've been in college and now your considering doing it again. So here's what I would encourage people to do- <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Compare the services!!!</span></span><div><br /></div><div>Basis for comparison-</div><div><br /><div>Origin Location-</div><div>Condo in Cotati, Ca. 94931 </div><div><br /></div><div>Destination Location-</div><div>Apt. in Chicago, Il. 90622</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Most all moving services use a zipcode to zipcode mileage guide </span></div><div>Mileage<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> 2600 miles</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></div><div>Your shipment consists of a fairly furnished 1 bedroom apt. consisting of the following</div><div>1 bedroom set/new queen bed</div><div>1 living room set with Flat screen TV/several video games</div><div>1 kitchen set and dishes</div><div>2 bicycles/ camping equipment in a storage locker</div><div>We are talking in the neighborhood of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">3500#s</span> of stuff</div><div>And 1 fairly new "Green" 4 door sedan automobile</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Most all moving services need to know the approximate weight of the shipment to determine the size of the truck or container you need to ship your goods</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></div><div>Time frame-</div><div>You have <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">4 weeks</span> before you move-</div><div><br /></div><div>So let's start the comparison- this is what we found in calling up reputable companies based on their type of moving service- All services are using the same criteria as stated above</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Rental trucks-</span></span></div><div>One way 18' truck- Flat $2,500.00</div><div>8-day time frame for pick-up and drop off</div><div>Additional costs to be added</div><div>Finding or paying for help to load and unload Pizza and Beer or Cash- $200.00</div><div>Rental of pads, handtruck, purchase of rope or bungy cords, to secure load- $200.00</div><div>Packing material purchased at the truck store- $125.00</div><div>Fuel- 10 miles to the gallon- 2800 miles 1.95 per gallon - due the math- $546.00</div><div>Cost for lodging, 4 day cross country trip @ 75.00 per night - $300.00</div><div>And let's talk about eating- 25.00 per day 4 days -$100.00</div><div>Car tow trailer/ straps / and additional cost of fuel (Miles per gallon will drop) $400.00</div><div>Truck Insurance and Cargo Insurance -$125.00</div><div>And here's a cost that is often times overlooked- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Your</span> time it takes to do this!!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Font size" border="0" class="gl_size" /></span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Grand Total- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">$4,496.00 Show me the Money</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Storage Container Shipping:</span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:24px;"><br /></span></div><div>1st month rental(Minimum 30 days)- $488.95</div><div>Transportation- $2,601.04</div><div>Re-deliver- 65.28</div><div>Tax - $252.42</div><div>Pads,material,rope, bungy cords- 200.00</div><div>Time frame-</div><div>drop, load and pick-up origin- 3 days</div><div>Transit cross country- 8 days</div><div>deliver, unload and pickup -3 days</div><div>14 days total</div><div>Load and unload the container- Pizza/beer or cash $200.00</div><div>You drive car back- </div><div>Food/ Lodging /Fuel- $625.00</div><div>Don't forget the time involved in this process!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Grand Total- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">$4,432.69 Not Bad</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Moving Company-</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:24px;"><br /></span></div><div>Loading at origin, transportation to Chicago, unloading at destination -$2,950.00</div><div>Pads, straps, bungy cords, handtrucks, ramps, all provided</div><div>Labor to load - all included</div><div>20,000.00 Replacement value coverage/ $500.00 deductible- $97.00</div><div>Packing material - 150.00 </div><div>Tip if the men do a good job - $100.00</div><div>Time Frame- Load to delivery 12-15 days</div><div>Car Carrier for your car/ 14 day delivery- $1200.00</div><div>Airplane trip- 400.00</div><div><br /></div><div>Grand Total- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">$4,897.00</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-size:24px;">(If you drove your own car cross country and spent 625.00)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:24px;">New Grand Total <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">$3,922.00 WOW!!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-size:24px;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What an interesting comparison, the do it yourself moves are not much cheaper than letting a professional moving company do the work!!!! The convenience factor of not having to do the work, traveling across country could out way the additional cost. Or you can drive back and enjoy a lessor cost with out all the labor-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Any one of these services can have their problems and delays, so nothing is not without some risk of going wrong. You can't rely on what might happen bad, but plan to make sure if it does it does not interfere with your life's schedule. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">If any one reads this let me know of your own experiences, cost savings or good advice-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Meanwhile we will be thinking about another pertinent topic in the search for the perfect move!!!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:48px;">To learn more about our services go to www.movetopia.com</span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2034860642593018048-7524152779735113829?l=movetopia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>truckndave1http://www.blogger.com/profile/06741550654768738488noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034860642593018048.post-35647897146740351842008-12-09T08:24:00.000-08:002008-12-09T08:25:17.452-08:00Good Day-<div>We have just created this blog site and will be publishing our first article shortly-</div><div>Stay Tuned</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2034860642593018048-3564789714674035184?l=movetopia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>truckndave1http://www.blogger.com/profile/06741550654768738488noreply@blogger.com0