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    Full bed that was just left....

    Very disappointed that my 1,300sqft home with no dressers, end tables, coffee table, dining room table, night stands did NOT fit in a 26' truck. I paid over $2K and had to make many trips back to my house to move the rest of my items. Would not recommend....the estimate was up to $1,100 and was charged over $2k. They also took 3 hours to disassemble/reassemble my platform bed from IKEA. They also hid broken dishes...wow......the also stated they would set my beds up....see pics.....

    Again my $500 chair. Handled carelessly.... That is obvious. Look at it.

    Update: Ok... the response is a JOKE. I know everyone is human, but they didn't even act like that cared about my things or the problems they caused. The photos speak for themselves. Do not be fooled by the response. Guy is a liar and anyone that would scam an 85 year old couple should not be trusted. No ethics. Just a bully and disrespectful. If I could do less than 1 star I would. Very unprofessional and rude and disrespectful . Took them 8 hours to do a job they estimated would take 3 hours and charged me for that which we paid them for. The truck they brought was too small because they didn't come out and look at what we had before hand. So to avoid taking two trips our furniture was shoved into this small truck. They cracked a dining chair in half literally, scratched my very expensive hutch, and my white sofa wasn't even wrapped and now it has black marks all over it. And the insurance policy they sold us covers none of the items but why would they tell me that. It was useless. Just a JOKE. They went in my fridge looking for water which was beyond invasive and just strange. Manager doesn't want to listen to the paying customer and cuts you off mid sentence to recite his speech that's written for him. So rude and frankly a bully. They don't care at all. Beware don't use them if you want an easy and seamless move. Moving is stressful enough as it is and they make it worse.

    Bobbie C.

    Buyer Beware! Absolutely horrible experience. (See a sampling of pictures of damage to my walls and the gross dirty hand prints this guy was leaving on my doors.) I hired this group on 11/20 for one-hour to shift furniture in my house following a remodel. I was quoted $147 for one hour. I knew I could use them for one-hour and perhaps longer, if needed. After 30 minutes of these guys wrecking my house and asking for constant direction and then asking for me to check their work, I fired them and asked them to leave. I hired professional movers so I wouldn't have to be involved and I certainly didn't respond well to them yelling up and down the stairs, while I was working. Instead of taking twin boxsprings (x2) and one king mattress out the walk-out basement, around the house and up the large, open staircase in the entry, they opted to take these pieces up a staircase from the basement to main level, gashing up the walls and ceiling. They admitted to the damage and said they would file a claim. I was told it would take a week or two for them to arrange repair. We had guests coming in on 11/24 so my husband mudded, sanded and painted the walls and ceiling they gashed up. I asked for a refund, they offered me $30 for my trouble. I declined the $30, asked for a refund again and for Joe's manager to call me. Joe called back said "his manager" would only authorize the $30 refund. Note: their client satisfaction is only worth $30 to them. Remember your worth if you're ever thinking of hiring this group. Your worth is $30. I fired them after 30 minutes, you would think they could refund at least half. Additionally, they said I set them up for failure. Who says that about a client? The worst! Go elsewhere!

    Never and I mean NEVER use College Muscle Movers for ANY of your services! They broke my $800 dining room table and my $500 coffee table and are refusing to pay for any damages, even though I had insurance to protect my belongings! One mover pooped in my bathroom and left stain all over the toilet seat and stains inside the toilet. I had an appointment with them today to look at the damages they caused, they never showed up and they never even called to tell me they weren't coming. Now they are saying they can't help me any further because I was cussing. The level of disrespect I feel right now is unbelievable! Absolutely sick to my stomach. Update: Dan (the service manager) told me that the movers swore up and down that they were both carrying the dining room table at each end and that they were properly carrying the table and that it was not their fault that the table broke. Unfortunately for them, I have video footage proving this was a lie. Attached are screenshots of how they were REALLY carrying the table. You tell me if this is how you properly carry a table and tell me if you see two movers carrying each end of the table legs. Dan told me to make a claim but that the claim would go back to him and he will deny it. This company will lie through their teeth about how they broke your furniture and will gaslight you and make you feel like you were in the wrong if they break something. Update to Morgan's response: as you can see, all this company does is gaslight you. Thank you, Morgan, for proving my point on why this company is the worst company to hire.

    the state they left my couch in.

    I did them the courtesy of contacting them to warn them of a possible covid exposure in my home that I found out about on moving day. Initially they told me this would be a cancellation, they would keep my deposit, and not let me put it towards a reschedule. After a few hours they agreed- but I had to agree to more people and only having them for two hours. Those movers screwed up EVERYTHING. They put things for the first floor- which had labeling stickers on them- on the second floor. They left my mattress at the old house and claimed I told them to despite THREE notes telling them to bring it and where to put it. they tore about my couch and left it in an upturned heap in the middle of the livingroom. They left my front door hanging wide open and let my cat out of a room I'd sealed off and put a big note on telling them there was nothing they needed to move in there. Every communication from them since then has been rude, insulting, defensive, and refusing to address anything I say. When they can't justify why something went so wrong they make nonsensical and irrelevant claims that have nothing to do with what I'm saying, and then move to threats. I had to pay several hundred extra dollars to another company just to fix the massive mess they left- a situation they continue to say is because they were in a hurry. I don't see how moving furniture upstairs unnecessarily is a time saver. They want everything to be pristine, easy, and wont so much as use a screwdriver to move a piece of furniture. I once used them for my business and had an ok time but I will NEVER use them again. If you want to actually have a mattress in your new home, don't use them. EDIT: Go head and look at their response to my review and other 1 star yelp reviews if you're on the fence. Do you want to work with a company that photographs your things, lies and also shames you on yelp to try to make themselves look better? I tell you, they sure respond faster to negative yelp reviews than they did to my complaint.

    Sam helps move heavy boxes filled with books. Thanks, Sam!
    Tim S.

    I don't want you to think I move a lot. I really don't. However, I'm old enough, and out of shape enough, to know when you need to "phone a friend". I have used College Muscle Movers a few times during my 26+ years in Minnesota. I'm sure the last College Muscle Movers I used years ago have graduated and moved on in their careers. This time, I had the pleasure of working with Anthony and Sam. Let me just tell you that these guys rock! They were awesome. So professional, so respectful, and so helpful. I'm sure you don't want to hear about the drama surrounding my move (if you do, you can message me), but I had about a month to pull my stuff together to move. Of course, I didn't get everything packed and the day Anthony and Sam came out to help me was when good ol' Mother Nature decided to have the weather drop in Minnie-soda. But the weather didn't have an impact on the guys. Because I moved out of state, they only helped load my rental truck. They did all the heavy lifting by moving my bigger furniture. Anthony and Sam also helped with some of the bigger boxes. Unfortunately, I ran out of small boxes, so the buff guys had to lift medium-sized boxes filled books. I felt so bad for them because no one like to have that done to them. But they said it was no problem for them. When they got the furniture loaded into the truck, we headed over to my storage unit, where they helped with some bins and boxes. Anthony and Sam truly were amazing and lifesavers. I did most of my move by myself and it was great to have their help for part of it. Besides Anthony and Sam, I'd also like to recognize Dillon, Andrew, and Mackenzie at College Muscle Movers for their help. From getting a quote, to answering questions, the office staff was as helpful as the actual movers. I thank every member of the College Muscle Movers team who helped me move. It means a lot to me to have people you can trust with your earthly belongings.

    Emily F.

    The problem with this company is that you're paying a professional rate for a bunch of college kids. But I went with them based on their great reviews. I was thorough in my inventory and prepared when they arrived (on time). But my 5.5 hour estimate turned into a 9.25 hour move. Fine. The guys worked hard. My frustration came later--I've included pictures of how the truck was packed (it's amazing nothing broke). Then, I was charged an additional $300+ dollars because not everything fit and they needed to use a second vehicle. And even with a second vehicle, they didn't get everything. So after spending $2,400+ I'm still moving things in on my own. And paid and extra months rent on my storage unit because of it. So frustrating. All in all, it was a stressful process and I'm glad that it's done but I can't say I'd recommend them.

    This is after pulling away the first load of boxes against the door.

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    Great communication, very pleasant to work with. Highly recommend them!!! Great price and very efficient!

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    Everyone was very friendly and the move went smoothly. Furniture and boxes were placed in the correct rooms. Turned out great.

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    Thanks, Bob! Glad we could help you recycle your copier.

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    Ask the Community - College Muscle Movers

    Will College Muscle Movers load my UHaul Only, and charge just for that? I will drive myself to my new destination out of state.

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    The Move Crew

    The Move Crew

    (78 reviews)

    Northeast

    Robert, Max, and Dewayne were a great crew. They arrived on time, and they hustled. We mostly used…read morethem for furniture and a few smaller items, and the cold didn't deter them. Minneapolis moving services are some of the most expensive anywhere I've experienced. I hope that simply means that MN companies pay their labor well. We paid $1365 + $180 tip (optional, but come on) for a 3-man crew at $260/hr (2-hour minimum), and we obviously also provided snacks and drinks (they declined breakfast). For comparison, in San Francisco it was $250/hr for 5 men. The rate was with both the weekday discount and winter pricing. Weekend would have been $285/hr for 3 men, and $345 for 4 men. There was no trip fee. Robert, in particular was incredible; he moved a 6 drawer dresser down a tight stairwell alone. They needed to remove the front door at one point, but did so without issue. They also were happy to use our own furniture pads and plastic wrap (leftover from a cross-country move). At one point, they had to back the huge truck through the alley on icy ground, and had no problems. Also, it was easy to provide them inventory by email, and easy to reach them by phone. Lots of moving companies were annoying to contact, which is partly why we chose this one. One a few minor issues: one piece of furniture was shedding pieces of wood. I think they were reinforcements put on by previous owners. I didn't even know they were there, and it doesn't seem to have affected the furniture. They also forgot a couple of items in the yard, including a big smoker we had to move on our own. It's partly my fault, I told them we were good to go. Also, we were made to sign a lot of paperwork, and at various points it was for things like "you confirm that nothing is broken and everything has arrived" and, like, it's weeks later and I'm still unpacking, there is no way I would have known for sure. It's fine, because so far we have had no issues, but if someone did have issues it might feel like being strong-armed via contract. The guys in the truck were just doing their jobs, so it's the process that is problematic more than anything. We would use these guys again!

    We used Move Crew almost nine years ago and loved them for our move then and loved them for our…read moremost recent move. They are organized, efficient, and bring an excellent variety of supplies. They work with you as you transfer one home to another or in our case storage. Our crew Kai, Zong and Bob were awesome! I highly recommend this company.

    Metcalf Moving & Storage - Agent for Mayflower

    Metcalf Moving & Storage - Agent for Mayflower

    (33 reviews)

    We hired Metcalf for our recent move including packing and unpacking. Unfortunately we wete highly…read moredisappointed. For one, they charged us $2000 more than the estimate. We were told they try and get the estimate within 10% yet this is a 30% increase. We specifically requested an in person walk through ( versus a remote walk though) so they could actually see what needed to be moved to aid them in giving us an accurate estimate . A slight adjustment is to be expected but $2000 is extreme. It is not our fault they miscalculated. We would've gone with a different mover if Metcalf quoted us as much as they are charging now. It makes it seem as if they under bid to secure the job and then charge far more afterwards. Additionally, when we walked through the house after they packed it, several drawers in the kitchen had been left unpacked and totally full. Storage in the family room built in still had items in it. Also, we have missing items including fine dining silver (a wedding gift) and jewelry among other items. Lastly, one of the movers became very argumentative with us after he ripped up the plastic floor protector and refused to put it back down even though they were still moving boxes into the house. Even the other movers were confused by this man's behavior- it was very strange and totally inappropriate. On the plus side, most of the movers were very nice and hard working. The 2 gentlemen who came to unpack were exceedingly nice, worked hard and had great attitudes. Again, the list of the items which may not be replaceable is making this move very difficult. Moving is hard enough as it is, there shouldn't be major issues like these from a company that charges thousands of dollars to supposedly make your move easier . We cannot in good faith, and would not recommend Metcalf Moving and Storage.

    Ryan took the initial survey and he was great, friendly, and professional. The day of the move…read morethere were two movers - one tall guy and another shorter guy. I never got their names. The tall guy was overall very abrasive from the start, while the short guy was always really friendly. One of the first things the tall guy said was that we wouldn't make the estimated time and he didn't understand how it was determined, etc... (spoiler: we made time). While moving, I heard a loud noise, like something falling down all the stairs. I asked if something broke and they said "nope, nothing broke." (See attached picture, showing broken piece off of an expensive table). When we finished moving to the new place, I tip handsomely (as I always do) and that did seem to change the tall guy's demeanor.

    U-Pack Moving

    U-Pack Moving

    (40 reviews)

    This company goes above and beyond! I moved from Minneapolis to Washington DC. While other…read morecompanies were quoting me nearly 3x as much and worse service, U-Pack came thru with a much better quote and unbelievable customization for what I needed. I hired movers in Minneapolis and loaded up the truck. Four days later, u-pack arrived with my stuff ready for my Washington DC movers to unload it. If I had one complaint (I don't, but /if/ I did,), it would be that u-pack won't help you on the other end of the transaction. If you're moving to a suburb or a place with a loading dock, you're 100% fine. I was moving into the city and needed to have parking for this semi, which proved very difficult since I didn't yet live in the city. Even so, U-Pack worked with me to find a visible solution and ended up storing my items on the truck for a few extra days until my parking permits could take effect. Final comment on this: on what was already a very challenging and stressful move, their dispatchers and drivers were a 6/5 stars. They were so nice and patient. I told one dispatcher the problem with parking and she said "you sound so stressed, sweetie. Don't worry, we'll find you a solution. Welcome to DC." I seriously would have hugged her through the phone if I could have.

    Let's face it: Moving is stressful, but UPack made it so much better! They were responsive, on…read moretime, and beat the price on all of the competitors! Their policy of pay for only what you use is great - we had two ReloCubes delivered and only used one. No hidden fees or taxes, unlike Pods! Reading the BBB reviews of Packrat scared me away, so I stuck it out with UPack and couldn't be more satisfied. My ReloCube arrived well ahead of schedule and it was dropped off early in the morning. Just a word of advice though: When loading your contents, don't call to schedule your pickup until it's totally ready! They don't offer pickup windows. I asked them to pick it up at the end of the day (which they said they'd try but couldn't guarantee it) and it came at 10am - yikes I wasn't ready! Thankfully they came back the next day for no charge. Barb on the phone was really personable and pleasant. She gave me a suggestion on what to check out on my road trip and it was awesome! Thank you so much UPack I'll recommend you any day!

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