BEWARE! After consulting with three different moving companies and receiving exorbitant quotes, I contacted Interstate Moving Relocation Group based in Florida to assist me with a move from New Jersey to South Carolina. The rate they quoted was for a 'shared load' option (I do not recommend going this route). While Interstate's rate was also high, it was less than the others so I decided to sign with them. Interstate hurriedly went over the paperwork with me, glossing over the fine print of the insurance options. The sales person stated most people elect the popular general insurance option, which means any damages incurred to your belongings are reimbursed based on weight. The other, less popular option which cost an extra $1000, provides for actual replacement cost of any damaged item. Given the cost of the move itself, I agreed to purchase the standard insurance plan after having been assured that their movers are very professional and have been doing it for a long time.
I found out ON MOVING DAY that Interstate subcontracted the job out to a moving company known as Happy Wheels Movers located in North Carolina. Happy Wheels packed up an EMPTY trailer with all of my items, some of which were family treasures handed down through generations. One of these was a 6'x9', 250lb antique mirror, which they wrapped in a blanket with duct tape. I thought nothing of it. All three employees had to handle this mirror and load it into the truck due to its weight. Another piece was an antique chest.
As stated above, the trailer they brought to my house was completely empty, so all of my things were first on in this shared load scenario. Great right? Nope! By the time everything was offloaded to my home in South Carolina, my antique mirror was shattered, the antique chest had a leg broken off, and my new Amish-handmade kitchen chair was in shambles. It was only then that I was made aware my items were moved from one trailer to another during the period in which Happy Wheels was in possession of my belongings. And to boot, they were not even transferred by the same three employees who packed everything in the first place. More hands in the mix.
CLAIMS PROCESS: Enter another subcontracted party. This process was a complete and utter joke. After many phone calls, submitting pictures, providing estimates, and in the case of the broken chair with an actual invoice, I was offered a measly of $78 for replacement of all three items they had ruined. Yes, you read this correctly. These items were worth several thousand dollars in all. I was sooo disgusted and insulted, I couldn't in good conscience accept the settlement proposal. I spoke with management of both Happy Wheels and Interstate. They refused to change their settlement offer. Clearly their reputation means little to them. I hope no one else has to go through this. You've been warned.
After consulting with three different moving companies and receiving exorbitant quotes, I contacted Interstate Moving Relocation Group based in Florida to assist me with a move from New Jersey to Sout
I found out ON MOVING DAY that Interstate subcontracted the job out to a moving company known as Happy Wheels Movers located in North Carolina. Happy Wheels packed up an EMPTY trailer with all of my items, some of which were family treasures handed down through generations. One of these was a 6'x9', 250lb antique mirror, which they wrapped in a blanket with duct tape. I thought nothing of it. All three employees had to handle this mirror and load it into the truck due to its weight. Another piece was an antique chest.
As stated above, the trailer they brought to my house was completely empty, so all of my things were first on in this shared load scenario. Great right? Nope! By the time everything was offloaded to my home in South Carolina, my antique mirror was shattered, the antique chest had a leg broken off, and my new Amish-handmade kitchen chair was in shambles. It was only then that I was made aware my items were moved from one trailer to another during the period in which Happy Wheels was in possession of my belongings. And to boot, they were not even transferred by the same three employees who packed everything in the first place. More hands in the mix.
CLAIMS PROCESS: Enter another subcontracted party. This process was a complete and utter joke. After many phone calls, submitting pictures, providing estimates, and in the case of the broken chair with an actual invoice, I was offered a measly of $78 for replacement of all three items they had ruined. Yes, you read this correctly. These items were worth several thousand dollars in all. I was sooo disgusted and insulted, I couldn't in good conscience accept the settlement proposal. I spoke with management of both Happy Wheels and Interstate. They refused to change their settlement offer. Clearly their reputation means little to them. I hope no one else has to go through this. read more