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Long Distance Moving - Tips for Saving Money

Long Distance Moving - Tips for Saving Money

A long distance move can be a frustrating and expensive
undertaking. The moving experts at Transit Systems have put together a short
list of tips to save you money.
A long-distance move
can be an expensive undertaking. But there are ways to shave hundreds or even
thousands of dollars off the cost. How? Be flexible and consider all options.
Here are five tips on how to do that and save.
Tip #1: Pay only for the space that’s used.
Moving companies typically dedicate a
full truck to the move, but what if the move doesn’t require a full truck?
Consider a freight company
that provides household goods transport. Each individual household load is
sealed in its own section of the truck behind a locked divider. The driver won’t
load or unload, but moving crews can be hired to do that. And even what the cost
for that labor is added in, the savings can be significant.
Tip #2: Take the DIY approach to loading and unloading. Moving companies
often don’t allow customers to load and unload, but it never hurts to ask. If
they don’t allow it, see Tip #1 above. Choosing a
freight carrier and
using friends and family to load and unload can cut the total cost in half.
Tip #3: Pay for insurance. Yes, strictly speaking,
insurance is an expense. But it’s pennywise and pound foolish to move without
it. Some degree of damage is almost inevitable during a
long-distance move,
even if only a few scratches. Insurance saves in the long run. It may be okay
for furniture restoration professionals to decline coverage, but all others are
well advised to be safe.
Tip #4: Do the packing.
Or at least as much of it as possible. Packing is time, and time is money. Those
who are willing to spend time don’t have to spend as much money.
Tip#5: Ponder, plan and prepare. This is good advice for a
host of reasons, but especially cost. Think specifically about which items it’s
best to move and which it’s best to give away, sell or discard. Create a
detailed written inventory. Don’t pay to move items unnecessarily.

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About Transit Systems Inc.

TSI is a nationwide provider of moving and shipping services to consumers and small businesses. They are available on the web at www.transitsystems.com. In business for over 19 years, TSI is licensed by the Department of Transportation and is approved by UPS® and Mail Boxes Etc.® for their centers to use. Editors can contact Kevin Hagan at 610-971-1830.

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