CEM is such a straightforward process - they are super easy to coordinate with, no nonsense, and really really fairly priced. I've used them three times for moves in NYC, and have always been impressed with how they cut out any unnecessary complications. They give you a straightforward cash price over email (no calls required), provide COIs, and give you a call when they are on their way. They did a wonderful job moving large mirrors and a large gaming monitor for us by expertly wrapping them in blankets. Ignore the ads you get for the other guys, book College Educated Movers! read more

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Just hired these guys for a move in Brooklyn. We went with College Educated Movers after calling around and realizing that they had quoted us significantly less than the other companies for a move on the first of the month that also happened to be a Friday (high volume days for movers in NYC). We had two different pickup locations before we could unload, and Artem and Serg were communicative, prompt and efficient! We are very happy with their service and appreciative of their labor! read more

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Sam was honest and professional. He came to my home to check everything out and gave me an estimate. Price was GREAT! read more

UPDATE: Standing by my original review. Lack of accountability in the company's response, as you can see. Claiming they "can't find my move" (why would they? I didn't specify date, locations, or name in my review) and assuming it's a different moving company. As if there are multiple moving companies with this name in NYC?? I called them (no answer, left voicemail) and replied to a private Yelp message from them a week ago saying they take damage claims seriously-- no reply. Once again, book someone else. read more

Best movers in NYC!! BOOK THEM FOR YOUR MOVE. They're cheaper than any quality competitor & they provide COIs. They helped me move. Booking was super easy & the estimate provided was stuck to (despite me having extra items). The movers communicated when they were coming & they came on time. They moved SO QUICKLY WHILE KEEPING GOOD CARE of my furniture/items. I HIGHLY recommend them!! In particular, Saab was AMAZING! I previously used much more expensive movers who DID not move swiftly. Unlike that experience, CEM actually moves quickly and doesn't waste time. Also do not book piece of ca**, they charge much much higher rates. CEM IS THE BEST TO BOOK FOR YOUR MOVE read more

Very professional, careful & quick I would definitely hire them again if you need any big pieces of furniture moved read more

Beyond the super-cool classist name, they broke a massive branch off of a tree in front of my house and left my entryway smelling like smoke. Truly unimpressed and I encourage you to look anywhere else. read more

I'm so happy I chose College Educated Movers. They really made my move so easy. They arrived promptly at the beginning of the arrival window they gave, and they took absolutely everything - even things I wasn't sure if they'd be able to take (open crates & bags, a laundry rack, guitar stand, etc.). They were so nice as well. They gave me a better quote than 3 other companies I priced out, and they were very communicative and transparent throughout the whole process. I had a much worse experience with a certain other large moving company with pink ads all over the city - this was worlds away from that, and I will be recommending CEM to everyone I know. Thanks Sam, Tony and Ty! read more

The College Educated Movers team did a wonderful job. They arrived within the specified timeframe and moved all of my stuff from one place to another within 2 hours. Oh top of them moving my stuff quickly, they didn't damage anything and set up the furniture just as I requested. I have another move coming up soon and I'll definitely be using this team again! read more

Today was stressful but when the team showed up you couldn't even tell how stressed I was. They were so professional in the way they padded and protected all my belongings. They were diligent and clearly experienced with the way they handled my narrow staircase at the destination. no qualms or complaints they figured and solved how to bring everything up in a safe and timely manner. I can say I was impressed by their work and would recommend to any family or friends. thanks again guys!! read more

College UNeducated movers broke/damaged/scuffed just about all our furniture during a September 2020 move from a one bedroom apartment. Please see the pictures as they speak for themselves. Two young guys with a rented truck showed up completely unprepared, lacking in care and grossly negligent. Not enough blankets to cover furniture and zero disregard for our belongings. This company is UNINSURED and they have no official place of business. It's not too far from being a scam and I fully intend on pursuing legal action against them despite a full refund of my move. At the end of the move one of the movers had the gall to tell me he's sorry and that his partner is just "clumsy." I urge you to look elsewhere for your move so as to avoid the horrendous experience my wife and I had to endure. read more

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LOVED Mark and Patty. Made my move really easy, they were fast and super efficient. Really friendly boys and just all around amazing. Bonus was the Irish accent that just get like and enormous smile under the mask. Highly recommend. CE all around was east to communicate with, phone or email. A really easy experience and well priced. read more

We were left stranded on our moving day by College Educated Movers, and our move was passed to a mysterious subcontracted company whose workers showed up smelling like alcohol. At the start of the job, we comfortable with the original quote given by Nick and appreciated College Educated Movers' flexibility with the start time. Then our nightmare began. On the day of our move, at the END of the move-in window, we got a text that the movers would be an additional 1.5 hours late. After that, a series of blows came one after the other: 1. Not receiving any communication, despite requests for communication from "Jon", for an hour and a half after that (picture attached). Jon said he was with College Movers but.... 2. Upon (finally) speaking to Jon, we learned that Jon had never even met Nick, nor was Jon part of the original company I hired--meaning that College Movers had subcontracted out my move, meaning I was no longer working with the people I had hired 3. Writing to, and calling, Nick, with no response, on the day of my move (picture attached) 4. One of the men we worked with showing up smelling like metabolized alcohol. A late night partying the night before? Drinking on the job? Who knows? 5. The men showing up finally at 2 p.m.--a full three hours after our move-in start time. This started a cascade effect that pushed the rest of our move-in day out. We got our Uhaul late as a result, barely renting our truck in time before Uhaul closed, and we were moving boxes ourselves until 1 a.m. on a work night. When I wrote to College Educated Movers to describe our nightmare, their reply was, "If you chose to move again we will give you a very decent price for your move." read more

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Showed up on time, dismantled a coffee table, sofa and moved 1200 vinyl LPs AND the rest of a 2br apt in 2 hours and still beat us to our storage space out in LI. I budgeted for the whole day and it took about 4.5 hrs total. Tony and Rob both went above and beyond. Highly recommend. read more

Aaron and Craig made moving painless (is that possible)?! We were beyond impressed by their strength, speed, and spacial awareness. Incredibly hard working. If your furniture doesn't require white glove service that costs more than my rent, this is the best gig in the City. Highly recommend! Front office Dave/Mary/George were also very responsive and helpful, so we were confident leading up to the big day. Thanks!!! read more

I really didn't want to write a negative review, and I probably would have given 3-4 stars, if it was not for the unprofessional manner in which they responded to a piece of furniture that the movers damaged. I had 2 movers on my move day, rather than the 3 that I was told would come. They worked rather quickly and efficiently but where quite rough with my things, resulting in multiple items being damaged. One of which was a mirrored coffee table. The mover, Peter, who broke it while he was standing right in front of me, offered to take it and have it repaired in BK. That was over two months ago and I still don't have it back. Even after multiple emails to Nick, I've been told I'll get it back, but I'm not holding my breathe. read more

College Educated Movers were very communicative and gave a great quote before the move started. They showed up on time and loaded up the truck quickly. I was most impressed with how they took care of my furniture. They wrapped everything for me and taped everything nicely so that it would not be scratched or damaged during the move. They moved everything so easily and made the long trip upstate. I was blown away with how kind they were and how they treated my belongings as their own. So grateful I found them before my move and am recommending them to all of my friends now. I would definitely choose them again! read more

I've used College Educated Movers for three moves now and every time I'm left extremely satisfied with exceeded expectations. Dave is extremely communicative and quick to send over a quote and schedule the move. I've worked with a variety of different movers from the team and they have all been just as communicative and efficient (plus super nice guys!). They always make sure to do a final inventory count / cost before they begin loading the truck which I really appreciate. They're very up front and transparent about the costs. Once they begin the actual moving process, they're super fast while being careful. They also ask where you'd like furniture placed so there's never any concern of misunderstandings. I would 100% recommend this moving company to anyone looking for an (almost) painless move! read more

They were the best. Highly recommend! They showed up early and moved quickly. They were so affordable and professional! 10 outta 10! read more

I cannot recommend college educated movers enough! They are the best movers in the city and they are so reasonably priced. The team worked quickly and carefully to move all of our belongings from a first floor walk up into a fifth floor walk up with absolutely no issues or broken items. They even made sure to handle already broken furniture very carefully, to ensure that it wouldn't break more. Moving is the worst thing ever, especially in New York City, but college educated movers makes it a breeze. I would highly recommend them for your next move read more

Having moved several times over the past 30 years, I used these guys for my past two moves based on a recommendation by my son. College Educated Movers are hands down the best moving company I have ever used! From my first communication with Sam to obtain a quote, to the actual move day. Artem contacted me with an ETA , arrived on time and moved the contents of my apartment to the truck in less than one hour. They worked quickly and very carefully, to ensure the glass tables were properly wrapped to avoid breakage. The move invoked a stop at a storage unit to pick up some larger items. It's was a long day as I moved from LI to Queens on a super humid day. I cannot say enough good things about this company. The price quoted was honored with no surprise extra charges at the end. Thank you Sam and the team! read more

We were very disappointed with this company. Movers disregarded our notes for moving a certain item and damaged a sentimental piece of furniture. One mover tried to carry a large table by himself and scuffed our doorway several times until my boyfriend had to step in and help (with a sprained ankle) to fix it. Felt as if we had to constantly monitor the move. Management didn't take any accountability and the supervisor we spoke to just blamed it on their "clumsiness" and offered an insulting amount as recompense. Albeit they were the lowest quote, we got what we paid for. Find better and more courteous movers elsewhere. read more

College Educated Movers were recommended to me by a friend who also found them through a recommendation. And now I am going to recommend them to everyone as well - very happy with my move!! I was super stressed with packing and worried how everything would go but they made it all so easy - moved all my stuff quickly, were very polite and professional. They were careful with my stuff, nothing got damaged, helped me disassemble and re-assemble the bed. It was also nice to have a flat rate with no additional fees. And though I added a few small items, they were very chill about it. They showed up within the time frame and did everything in approximately 2 hours including the travel time from Brooklyn to Manhattan!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Highly recommend these movers. They were affordable, quick, efficient, and kind. Made my move as least stressful as possible!

Hired this company to transport my mom's stuff from two storages to her new apartment. Instead two guys took half the first storage and that's it. They were being paid hourly. We suspect that's why they took so long. They went from 11:30-5:30. Would never ever work with this company again. read more

I've hired this company twice now, and each time they were incredibly courteous and professional. They took great care of my belongings and moved way faster than anticipated. They are my go-to for any moves I make in the future. read more

Super efficient! On time and took great care of my stuff! Best price around too, and I called a lot of different moving companies. They all try and gauge you, but CEM was reasonable and fair! Highly recommend! read more

We were very happy with College Educated Movers for our move from NYC to NJ. From the start, they were very responsive and answered my many questions over email in a timely fashion. The movers were on time, showing up early within the window and giving us a heads up that they were on their way. They completed the move quickly, and our belongings arrived safely. They even helped us move items (that we did not put on the truck, but were nonetheless heavy) out of the Lyft we took to our new place. They also did not try to upcharge us like other moving companies do. Truly a great experience, and we would be more than happy to use them again! read more

They did not show up in the two-hour window I was given, it was an hour and a half later. I also kept having to check in with them to see when they were coming. They also broke a piece of glass and, though they measured a duplicate glass to replace it, I haven't heard back. I am emailing to see if I can hear back, but that was 11/23 and it is 12/9 now and I haven't heard anything about it. The job was done pretty quick, and besides those two things was pretty good, but I also was moving just three blocks. read more

Seriously, these guys are the best! I called CEM with 4 days move notice and a very specific week day move time- these guys were so accommodating. I was so happy to receive a flat rate price instead of the typical pay-by-hour estimate.The move didn't cost me a penny more than originally quoted. They arrived on time and had even offered to arrive earlier than my arrival window. I was move #3 out of 4 that day and Sebastian was one of the most chipper, pleasant guys I've ever met. I was quoted nearly $500 for 3 men, 3 hours for a single bedroom by other moving companies. College Educated Movers did it for less than $300, 2 guys in 2 hours flat. Not a single item was scratched or broken. Heads up, sometimes it's hard to get through using the phone number on the site and goes directly to a voicemail that is full. Don't get sketched out- they're just really busy with only 1 or 2 people on the phones. I sent a follow up email and received a phone call within a few minutes. read more

These guys were so sweet! They handled a couple of hickups that weren't their fault with such ease. The price was so reasonable and they were very responsive via email. We did notice a couple of scratches on a few of our items post-move and a screw was lost in transit that is tough to replace, but we will figure it out. We moved some of our more breakable items ourselves so it all worked out -- and very worth it for the price, in my opinion! read more

HUGE shout out to Mike and Diego. They were communicating with us every step of the way in getting here and were fully prepared with masks and gloves. It took them all of 5 minutes to come up with a plan to pack our truck and it was executed with ease and precision within a very reasonable amount of time. They were kind, funny and personable and genuinely cared about our items, treating them as if they were their own. The truck was packed efficiently and every piece fit perfectly. Highly recommend them and I loved that one of the first things I saw on their site was "Black Lives Matter" and that they stand by what they believe read more

These guys are amazing!!! I moved from Brooklyn to Harriman NY, and didn't have to worry about nothing. They came on time, was very Pleasant, and professional. They answer all my question with a smile and made me feel Confident than my Belongings was in good hands. I would recommend it to my family and friends. Best moving company so far. read more

Highly recommend College Educated Movers! The price was very reasonable, and they were on time and really efficient. They handled several flights of stairs and a very narrow doorway super well. Would recommend, and would definitely hire them again! read more

Remember that time the Time Warner guy came to tune up your cable box, and the phone rep gave you a four hour window to stay at home and wait? And you waited, and waited more...made a sandwich...talked to your plants. Finally, at T + 4:30 hrs the doorbell rang. Good grief. NOT the case with College Educated. These guys know, maybe from a few semesters of 8am organic chemistry lectures, that in the real world you either show up reasonably on time or skip it. I got a call a quick 20 minutes after my 2-hour window began -- the guys were headed my way from their previous job in Greenpoint. At 1:30pm the bell rang, and Keith and Josh sauntered in. Just as quick, they were out the door with bags over their shoulders, boxes in their hands. The guys are pleasant, laid-back, no nonsense movers. After packing my belongings into their graffiti-covered yellow truck, Keith ran to grab some coffees and croissants at Roasting Plant down the street. A taste for coffee a Yelper could love. Soon we were rattling down Allen towards my new place. (Along the way, their recommendation to check out Grumpy's in Chelsea for a great cup). Coffee gives the mind a lift, but I had very little envy for the guys with the job awaiting them. 5 steep flights of stairs vs. two wiry guys carrying a hulking pull-out sofabed capable of serious bone crunching. I remembered why I hired movers as I watched them trudge up. The move was relatively damage-free -- no broken dishes or picture frames. Unfortunately, my bedframe suffered a few dings and scratches from stair railings, as did the sofabed. Nothing tear-jerking, but keep this possibility in mind if you collect delicately finished fine wood antique commodes or beautifully upholstered Moroccan chairs. Luckily I don't. From start to finish, the move took a mere hour and a half. Even though you'd never pick these thin college kids out of the police line-up for some murderous mover case, they get the job done with courtesy and cheer. The office staff is excellent as well -- moving appointments set up painlessly via email, with flat rate quotes and quick response to questions. Go College. Remember how much fun you had? read more

So. I've used them four times -- each time had a problem but the guys were nice and the price was pretty good. 1st time -- only one mover showed up. I ended up helping him move all my stuff out, got a small discount for it. 2nd time -- broke some ikea shelf thing, didn't ask to be compensated because it was an ikea shelf thing and I wanted to be done with it. 3rd time -- broke my fan and a picture frame, both of which were not wrapped but fell off a cart and smashed due to carelessness. 4th time -- hired them to move a couch purchased on craigslist, guy called 40 minutes into the hour window I was given (I was the first move of the day) to tell me he was just leaving and would be another 40 minutes at least, after I emphatically stated I needed the earliest appointment so I could get to work. After 40 minutes, called to tell me he was in traffic. After another 20, called to tell me he'd gotten pulled over. He wasn't even in Manhattan yet. I was 20 minutes late for work and waited for 2 hours for no reason, then had to make another move appointment the next day. Luckily the seller was super nice but fucking seriously -- never again. read more

where's the zero for yelp? Can we start to get negative numbers? Especially after reading William C.'s review, I am extremely agitated. He was able to move the same day and seemed to be relatively quick, some stuff went missing but fortunately he was able to get it back and he got a FULL refund...mine took over TWO days, broken couch, damage to the building we were moving out of (which i will inevitably have to pay for) and only HALF of my money refunded. if anything they should be paying me for all the crap we went through (esp. money lost in furniture). If you have some things, they seem to be good, but if you have a bigger job, definitely stay away as they will only send two people to move you. I will also note that the movers are extremely friendly, though. read more

If you're going to be taken for a ride - literally and figuratively - you might as well go with these guys. I'd scoped out this moving option several times but had always been deterred by the quote form (http://collegeeducatedmovers.com/movingform.html). But last December, as I faced yet another untimely move (prompted by a perpetrator jacking off on my fourth floor fire escape), I sucked it up and filled out the frigging form. It wasn't so bad, and it was useful to take an inventory of all the things I'd have to organize anyway. It was well outside of business hours, but I got a written response right away from a real person with a cell phone number. I called the number to ask whether it was REALLY true that they NEVER moved pianos. Well, she said, it was pretty much true that their two-guy teams had never actually moved a piano, but if I thought my spinet was really small and light enough, they'd give it a shot for $100 extra. Phone still in hand, I moved towards my piano and gave the corner a tug. "Yeah," I said confidently, "It'll totally work." While packing, I realized that, for someone who doesn't have a lot of shit, I sure have a lot of shit. I e-mailed the changes in my situation by replying to the original confirmation message and filling in the new quantities of the categories that had already been neatly broken out (small box, large box, bag, etc.). Again, I got a speedy reply that my changes had been noted, and that the estimate had risen to $380 - a marginal hike considering I was moving it all from Prospect Heights to Rockaway Park. They gave me the 8-11 a.m. window, and so eager was I to leave that I begged them to arrive as early as possible. This they did, towards the tail end of seven. Two young lads, let's call them K and T, arrived with cheerful dispositions. Immediately, we determined that the piano was definitely heavier than the couch (duh). I used one of their phones to magically coordinate piano movers (who are also AWESOME but don't even have a business name) to come whisk the instrument away and meet us later at the new spot. When the guys were done clearing the apartment, one of them asked if I'd mind going along with them to another job that was on the way. I thought nothing of it, because it was a beautiful day for a ride. So the guys moved an eccentric lady from Crown Heights to Brighton Beach, where I ran off to a B of A to withdraw cash for the piano movers. All good. After an hour and a half of this, we bid the lady farewell and drove at last out to the Rockaways, with both dudes shrieking "Oh MAN, this is SOOOOO DEEEEEP!" as the horizon give way to the Atlantic. We parked in the new 'hood and got lunch. One of the dudes opted for a cafe, while the other guy and I had burgers next door. It was then that I figured out that the Brighton move was for his own business on the side and that he was lucky that I'd gone along with it instead of blowing the whistle. I had the right to feel indignant if I wanted to, but the fact was that I'd had fun. Our companion returned as we were ringing out at the cashier's. As I stepped up to pay, he said, "Absolutely not; you've been so cool - the least we can do is pay for your meal." Funny that he - and not the work partner who'd been a bit of a shade - offered this courtesy to me. We walked back to the truck, where we found the piano movers also parked and ready. All at once, I was moved in. The double booker started rifling through my shoes when I said I didn't like them, saying he could sell them. I told him to forget about it. So that was a little weird, but I invited the guys to come chill on the deck any day in the summer, and they laughed that they might just take me up on it. Then just like that, they were gone. Damages? Minimal: Couch slipcover was streaked with dirt, but it's washable and I was impressed that two slight males were able to transport it at all. The back panel of my bookshelf was torn, but what more could you expect from an IKEA product. A corner of my queen sized box spring was dusty, but I was going to put a bedskirt over it anyway. The only thing that really bothered me was that a foot off of my turntable was lost. This really sucked because, in order to keep from scratching my vinyls, I had to shove an ugly rag under the corner to prop it up. I e-mailed the office. This time a dude replied that he'd as K & T about it...but that was the last I heard from anyone. All in all though, they moved some heavy stuff (AC, portable washing machine, records, TV, sofa) for a tolerable amount of money. Plus, I got some adventure and conversation out of it. Would I use this service next time? I don't want there to be a next time, period. But I'd not refrain from recommending them to others. But if you're reading this, K 'n' T - I want my turntable foot back if you show up on the beach this summer. read more

We paid $500 + tip for two people to do a job that the two of us could NEVER have done on our own. We moved from a 5th floor walk up to a 3rd floor walkup, from a large 1br apartment with a lot of stuff to a brownstone with tiny hallways and a crooked staircase. My boyfriend had overstuffed and poorly packed our extra large boxes so much that they were not only too big for anyone to carry, but also heavy as #$%@. I found out later that things were literally falling out the bottom as they moved them out. Despite this, they were somehow able to rescue everything and made sure it arrived to the new place safely. They were also remarkably able to carry several boxes that were lined SOLID with extremely heavy med school textbooks. The moral of the story: my boyfriend is not an excellent packer, but these guys are excellent movers. To pay it forward I definitely recommend you pack better than we did... **They also brought along a fresh roll of TP which we later found in our new bathroom! A useful thing to have waiting for you when you move in. read more

Long story short, the movers did not come when they were supposed to and only told me at the very last minute that they couldn't make it for one excuse or another. Desperate to move, I had to wake up at 7am the next day so that they would/could fit me in their schedule (i.e., before their 1st shift) even though it was their fault to begin with. Also, the fixed-fee pricing didn't make sense to me. I don't think you pay any less or more with this kinda pricing (vs hourly charge). As a matter of fact, because they came in the day after they were supposed to come, I had moved some large items myself in a cab so technically they should've charged me less for the move. The movers didn't really check if the items in my quote were the same as the items actually moved. As a last note, I just wanna clarify that while the management sucked big time, the movers were great. (So don't fire them!) They looked like scrawny college kids but I was surprised at how strong and fast they were. read more