I have moved about 17 times in the past 15 years and used a mover from SF the last 3 times, who broke a very expensive piece of glass for my dining table. Enter Movers Anonymous for this last (I hope) move, this time from San Leandro to Alameda. Sean was very professional, calling to confirm the date and again after the move to ensure things went smoothly. Crispin and Mike were totally awesome! They brought pads, tape, plastic wrap for couches/furniture, garment boxes (which we didn't use), etc. They were fast and furious, and we are so grateful. (I wasn't there when they unloaded, consequently, the Hubby had them unload it all in the garage! Bummer!) My only wish is that they had a larger truck (yeah, we got stuff). I did notice a scratch on my washer door (front loader), but, whatever. Everything else is fine. No need to micro-manage--they do not mess around. Maybe rethink moving all the boxes though, as they seemed to wish we had more square items. They deserve good lunches and tips, people! Call them! You'll be glad you did. read more

Great service! On time, hard working and so pleasant! My move started in Berkeley and took us up to the Sierra foothills - so it was a long day. I expect any mover to get my stuff safely from point A to point B, but what I got in addition to that with Movers Anonymous was two great guys to spend the day with. Charles and Eric were sweet and charming and funny. They made the entire experience a pleasant one - not something I would ever have expected to say about a moving day. Sean was on the spot with all of the information I needed and was true to his word about every detail - no hidden costs or smoke and mirrors. A very good price for an excellent job. read more

What a great team. These guys far exceeded my expectation with courtesy, professionalism, speed, know-how and all with a smile. Moved a 3 bedroom within Oakland in record time. Sean, thank you for making this move a success, I have referred you to someone else who will be calling for an April move. I highly highly recommend them. read more

Sean, Chris, and the folks at MA moved us from Oakland to Alameda and the experience was great. From start to finish, everything was well cared for and extremely organized. Chris did an excellent job of organizing the move and keeping everything moving. He frequently checked in to make sure we were happy with how things were going. After a short lunch, unloading was just as professional and even when a few boxes ended up in the wrong place (because we had mislabeled them), with a smile, they were moved to the right place ... We were impressed and they are nice guys ... read more

Crispin and Sy did my move 2 weeks ago and were awesome. They were on time, quick, and made a very stressful time SSSSSOOOOOOO easy. A very positive experience. ps... I was very organized. Uncharacteristically so. It helps. read more

We used them a few weeks ago (1/2012) and are already recommending them to friends. In fact we got their info from friends of ours. Great price and great customer service. The night before our move Sean called us to make sure we didn't have any questions. He also said he would be available until midnight if any came up. One did and he picked up right away. Also he was available by phone the day of the move. The movers were very friendly and respectful of the fact that they were moving things that were valuable to us. I felt safe havin them move two antique tables. I would recommend these guys to anyone. Oh and they were very fast! Just realized I forgot to post this back in 2012. read more

Movers Anonymous is the one and only company I've ever reviewed on Yelp, and that was back in December 2009, at which point I gave them 5 stars for their friendly and efficient movers. Well, we just hired them again and it turns out I had reviewed the two individual movers we had in 2009 rather than the company. Unfortunately, I have to change my review from 5 stars to 1 for many reasons: 1. They arrived late. Not by a lot - 20 minutes past the one hour window they provided - but it did set a negative tone for the start of the day. 2. One crew member no-showed. Granted, it was Super Bowl Sunday, but they accepted the job and should be reliable. It took time to find a replacement, which I believe delayed completion of our move. In correspondence that followed the move about a disagreement related to the charge the owner, Sean, actually had the gall to say "We all knew we'd have no realistic shot at relaxing and watching the super bowl." If you don't want to work during the Super Bowl don't accept a job. Period. 3. The morning of the move Sean called my wife and said, "Good news! I'm going to be onsite so you will actually have 4 movers but are only being charged for 3!" Well, they charged us for 4 movers. My wife wasn't there when I paid, and I frankly forgot all about that verbal agreement, but when we emailed Sean the response was that we agreed to pay more. We did not make such an agreement, verbally or otherwise, and there was no offer to make things right. Had I known that we were being charged for Sean's time I wouldn't have shot the shit with him for as long as I did, asking him how he likes his iWatch, etc. 4. Sean told me that we got his "OGs", really experienced movers, the cream of the crop. Duncan was great. Kenny, on the other hand, was the slowest mover I've ever seen. He dropped several boxes, was rude, and in the end I was carrying the heavy furniture to make up time. Another mover, who I won't mention by name, was extremely nice, but he was unfit to be a mover. He actually showed up onsite walking with a cane. I believe that slowed things down. 5. When we went back to the house from which we were moving one of the movers disappeared for a long time. He stopped to get coffee and who knows what else. Fine, but we shouldn't have been charged for that time. Sean actually told me that he wondered what happened to his guy because he was missing for so long. 6. I was there every step of the way helping to load and unload the truck, dismantling furniture they couldn't figure out how to move, etc. When they were moving items out of the first floor I asked if they needed to clear a path. They said no. In later correspondence Sean referred to this as an "obstacle course" and blamed it for slowing the move. If it was slowing the move why didn't he take me up on my offer to make a clearer path? He also said the book shelves were difficult to move (quote: "Even getting those black book cases from the basement was tedious and difficult."). These are standard Ikea Billy bookcases in an above ground, first floor "basement". I moved several by myself. 7. Sean literally said to me, "There's no nice way to say this: you have a ton of shit." Well, yes, we do. So? That's why we need movers and why you're getting paid! When we hired them they asked how many rooms and for a list of big ticket items, and suggested the crew size based on that. I believe we provided accurate information and they suggested a crew of 3. Now Sean says there's no way a 3 person crew could have completed the job. That makes me think they need to re-evaluate how they determine crew size and show up with the resources they need. 8. They did not complete the job. They offered to come back later in the week to finish, but that would mean an additional charge AND taking time off work. Sean said he would not charge us a minimum or start up fee, but at that point we had no interest in dealing with them anymore. 9. When we contacted Sean about the fee and the obvious misunderstanding he said that we did understand we would be charged for 4 people (incorrect) and made no effort to make the situation right without hiring them in the future. Instead, he sent lengthy emails with lots of excuses about how difficult the job was and reiterated the amount of stuff we had to move. He said they would be sore for many days to come. To me this sounds like whining. Perhaps the wrong field of work. I too was sore. It happens when moving. I know that Sean responds to many poor Yelp reviews, and I expect him to do so here. He will probably say I seemed happy enough with their work on the moving day, and that is accurate. The reason: We were relying on them and they were in control of all of our belongings! I'm not in the habit of pissing people off when they have so much control over my stuff and the level of efficiency in my move. I was biting my tongue all day as I watched Kenny slowly mosey from place to place. So disappointed. Make it right, Sean. read more

Nope. I don't get it. Why so many positive reviews? Maybe I am the only customer in the company's history that had a bad experience. I found MA on Yelp after searching for a very high-rated mover. Left a voicemail and got a returned call the very next day. The man on the line was extremely friendly and helpful and managed to help me schedule a SAME-DAY move for that afternoon -- luckily, I had only one bedroom's worth of stuff, and I was looking to move ASAP. I was pleased with our interactions, and he sent me a truck with 2 guys to help me move 1 king bed, 1 dresser, 2 nightstands, 1 bookcase, and about 5 or 6 boxes. Nothing major. The truck showed up right on time...but I couldn't tell it was my movers because the truck was unmarked and had graffiti on the sides barely painted over. I didn't like that sign at all. The movers parked and came up into the apartment, REEKING of marijuana. It was a 2pm move and obvious they had just taken a lunch break and gotten high. I am a small girl and was at the house alone and NOT looking to cause trouble, so I said nothing... I didn't know what to say, and didn't want two people in charge of moving my stuff angry with me. The guys were totally out of it and it took them 2 HOURS to move the aforementioned items out of a second-story home. I had a 3 hour minimum, so it barely mattered, but I was shocked. They wrapped my expensive mattress so poorly in plastic that it was bending over, causing a large crease down the middle. And they ignored the mattress bag I had purchased and provided them to avoid having to use the plastic. When the move out of the house was done, they stood outside of their truck smoking cigarettes and said they'd meet me at the storage unit. Once at the storage unit, things went okay, but still a bit slower than would be reasonable. I've moved many, MANY times, in and out of houses and apartments and cross-country, and this was my worst moving experience. Having my two movers show up HIGH and be unable to understand how to properly wrap a mattress was truly shocking. PLUS, this place makes you pay in cash.....CASH? I spent hundreds of dollars on a move that is no untraceable? WAY too weird for me. read more

So I told the guy on the phone and explained in an email I had an ikea wardrobe. When the movers got there they said "when are you going to take that apart. I'm all "That's why you are here." Their not so thrilling reply. "We don't do that. If we had known we would have brought a handyman" (Direct quote from the movers) They weren't sure if they had the right tools. Eventually they tackled it. It took them 4 HOURS just to do this one wardrobe, and it is now janky. That is 4 hours at $80 an hour to take apart and put together one ikea furniture. The rest of the move only took three hours. I called the office, but they provided no help or support. I would never use this company again. read more

I didn't actually have these guys move me, but I wanted to. The reason I am giving them one star is, after literally about 20 phone calls, they kept saying they'd call me back, didn't call, when they did, missed me and literally EVERY SINGLE TIME I called back, which, as I said was like 20 times, they didn't answer. Emails were sporadic, saying yes, we can do this, but then nothing ever happened. I finally gave up after epic patience on my part. Just a warning. read more

My husband found these guys, and I was very skeptical because (a) the price sounded too low and (b) "anonymous", I can't see myself trusting my whole home to guys who won't even tell me who they are. My fears were *totally misplaced*, my husband was right, and I ADORE these guys. Oh, also I'm skeptical of yelp for reasons that are well-documented in the media; in this case, the loads of 5-star reviews for these guys are 100% well-deserved. Eric and Chris and Carlos arrived on time and worked REALLY HARD all day long. They were smart, calm, reassuring, crazy strong, efficient, and all around good guys. Honest to goodness, these guys made the whole moving process fun and successful. We moved from a 2br apartment to a 3br house on a steep hill. It was POURING rain the whole day. Every time I wanted to complain (about stress, the weather, whether things would all fit in the truck) Eric or Chris would say something lovely and non-judgmental like "it's a great day for you guys, moving into your first home, this is such a happy day!" And they were right. Totally changed my attitude. They worked SO HARD. I wish I could hire these guys to work for me all the time. They absolutely jammed all day long -- paying hourly can mean folks try to stretch the job out, but these guys are the opposite of that. Really amazing. We ended up working for 10hrs (too much stuff, had to make a second trip, not their fault), and they were really gracious about working longer than we had planned. I can't say enough wonderful things about these guys. I recommend them 100%, and my move would have sucked without them. I am eternally grateful to Eric, Chris and Carlos. Well done, guys, and deep thanks. read more

i like that the owner of the business commented on my review ... i posted a review because they didn't get back to me after trying to reach them for 3 days. rather than apologize, he said, they make no commitment to get in touch with anyone, and thats life. - yeah, way to go, great customer service. you take the time to read my yelp review, and then basically tell me to f#$@ off ... thats going to make me want to use you?! give me a break. we ended up using Golden Bay Movers ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-bay-movers-san-francisco ) and had a great experience. check them out, and skip these bozo's read more

Professional, nice and awesome! Spoke with Sean, who helped me with all of my questions and concerns. He made himself available even when I was unsure about using them. He was very honest about the price. The movers Chris and Charles were very professional. They were careful with all of our items and were fair with how the time was utilized. Good price, quick move. Saved my family and I lots of stress. Will recommend! Note: CASH ONLY! read more

This is an e-mail I replied to the owners of movers anonymous: 1. You stopped replying to my multiple e-mails and phone calls to give you a chance to respond over a period of several weeks. I am interpreting this as non-cooperation, and you were not ready to settle with me. 2. I asked you to come up with with you thought was fair; and I gave you some guide line. A) Do not twist what I said. B) I purposely left it up to you so you could give me what ever you thought was fair I know you are a small business and with self insurance this translates to taking it out of your profitablity. I did not ask for $2600. I asked for you to come up with something less and I said I was will to absorb 60% more of the cost, because you are a small business I did not want you to pay the whole thing. Do not twist my words. read more

I had such a great experience with Mover's Anonymous last time I moved that using them again was a no brainer. They only had a few dozen reviews last time I used the company, so it makes me happy to see they're doing so well. Chris and Eric were fabulous. They could move three boxes and huge bookshelves like they were nothing. In addition to being efficient and burly, they were so darn nice! I hope I don't have to move again any time soon, but it's nice to know that if I do, there's a reasonably priced company that's there when you need them. read more

We moved yesterday, and used Movers Anonymous for the first time. Fred, Ronnie, and Caurell were on time, kind, courteous, and completely professional - for all of the 11 hours that our move took. We moved from an easy-access 2 BDR 1 BTH to a more complicated (lots of little levels and stairs) 4 BDR 3 BTH in Berkeley. All three guys were super patient and careful, even when they had to carefully strategize how to get awkward furniture up and around curves/staircases, etc. We also worked out a solution for picking up my piano from a different house (very close by), and moving it on the same day. Sean was easy to get in touch with and very professional and easy to deal with. Expectations were clear and our every expectation was exceeded. I can't say enough about Fred, Ronnie and Caurell - the amount of energy and vigor and unfailing kindness they maintained all day was amazing. They asked at the end of the day to walk through both the old house and the new house and make sure that everything was both taken out of the old house that we needed and then placed in the correct location in the new house. Use these guys - feed them well at lunch - they provide a service well worth the cost. read more

Eric and Sy, thank you so much for making my emotionally draining move much, much easier. These guys are truly pros, and super friendly on top of it. Strong, FAST, and great to talk to... what more could you ask? Their pricing is very competitive and Sean was in good communication with me prior to my move date. Everything moved safely from Walnut Creek to Oakland in about two hours. I would definitely hire these guys again for my next move. Thank you! read more

I am so impressed with the top notch job delivered by Tim and Rodney during my recent move. My move was a difficult one with three stops and way more stuff than I estimated. To say the Tim and Rodney did a great job is really an underestimate. They were very professional and patient and made all of the right decisions.My job was a long job and we could have used a couple of more guys but Tim and Rodney stuck it out till the end . They took great care in moving everything. Sean was very helpful on the phone in setting up the job and if I ever move again (which I hope I don't) i will definitely call on Movers Anonymous to help! I wish I could give more than five stars. read more

Probably wouldn't use again. I'm surprised by all the great reviews. First time Yelp has let me down.

These are the best movers. Ever. Best. Ever. I hate moving mostly because dealing with movers can be so awful, in addition to the pain of packing alllll of my belongings up and dealing with the logistics. I've had movers throw a $1300 mattress over a flight of stairs, damaging it permanently, then not comp me on the damages. Could definitely live without that experience during a move. Movers Anonymous came highly recommended from friends. They were polite and worked hard. They treated my belongings like they were all fragile and deserving of extra care. They were also remarkably quiet and organized during the job. It was very impressive. They were extremely respectful and professional, both the office/admin staff and the movers. Painless experience. Another thing: No hidden charges. The office person explained in detail everything he needed for my job and all the costs that I'd be charged for. Nothing was left out. I paid exactly what I was told I'd be charged before the move. Movers Anonymous is extremely professional and awesome. read more

These guys did a fantastic job moving me from one East Bay home to another - and I loved that Sean, the owner, called the night before to confirm and see if I had any questions. This was the second time I've used MA and I'd use them again! read more

I'm not sure what a 5-star mover really looks like, but Sean is the closest I've met. He took a while to get back to me on the first call, but once we connected he was reliable. The cross-town move went smoothly, the quoted price was accurate, and my furniture arrived mostly unscathed. I got what I expected, and that's what matters. read more

Amazing!!! My wife and I just moved from Berkeley to Davis. We could not ask for a better service. They arrived on time, and went to work right away. I was impressed with how efficient they were. They were polite, diligent and most of all honest. All of our belongings arrived unscratched and undamaged. If you use this company I would suggest you ask for Eric and Charles. Very nice guys and very hard workers. It's fun to write a review for a service that is so appreciated- Justin read more

This is the best moving company around the east bay! I have moved plenty of times and this move was by far the best. Last minute call the night before and they were able to fit me in early morning during the busiest time of the year (move out for college students and summer leases).The two gentlemen arrived promptly at 9 (when the window was between 9 and 10) and quickly moved my things out of my Berkeley apartment. They were efficient, fast, had proper wrap and blankets and took incredibly careful care of my belongings. Yes, they are insured. Yes, they have a big enough truck. And yes, they are way worth it. They do not charge some crazy flat rate fee; instead you get exactly what you pay for: great great great service. Thank you movers anonymous. read more

Sean and Chris! Sean and Chris! Aside from efficient and swift moving service at a competitive price, they sang while they worked. We appreciated the pizzazz. read more

Chris and Ronnie were courteous and efficient movers, and got my stuff from Daly City to Berkeley in a little over three hours. They handled all of my belongings carefully, and everything arrived in perfect condition except for a little lost piece of a disassembled lamp. I was impressed at how unfazed they were by our circuitous garden pathways -- they simply carried multiple boxes on their backs with cords, winding through the hedges to my door. These guys are true professionals, and I would highly recommend them to anybody. The prices of Movers Anonymous are comparable to other movers in the area, and perhaps even a better deal than most. They are well worth every penny. read more

These guys moved our neighbors out of their spot and after seeing them in action for a couple minutes we were sold on using them as well. It was a great idea. Sean was great about getting us boxes and the movers were quick, friendly, and professional. This was the best part of the whole move. read more

1st time that i have ever hired and movers but all I know is that they were fast, persistent, and super nice. I was moving a (medium to large) studio amount of stuff from the 2nd story house to the 3rd story of a new apartment complex with no elevator so I basically hired them to take care of the big stuff and I moved the smaller things myself with several smaller trips. And it was perfect. I even had a friend helping me and we kind of worked together and they were cool with that. + I couldn't believe the amount of weight and items that these guys literally strapped to their back and just casually carried up 3 flights of stairs. lol. amazing Anyways,I highly recommend them to anybody who despises moving as much as I do and has a lot of stuff. I think that having used them has probably in a way extended my lifespan by saving me some major stress points that are inevitable while moving! :) Yeyuh read more

Really smooth move from Oakland to Berkeley last September. Super friendly nice guys. Thanks!

Aside from not being quick to respond, these guys are top notch. They are hourly but came in to the time we expected. There was a large scratch damage on the floor from moving furniture though. As much as I was hesitant about hiring movers who don't use contracts, do not own a truck, are not licensed or insured and take cash only, this guys turned out good...businesses have to start somewhere I guess. read more

These guys went above and beyond expectations on Christmas Eve! After having a nightmare move with a different company less than a year before, I was prepared for the worst. These guys were much faster and cheaper than what I had budgeted for. Unbelievably professional, friendly and helpful, I will use them during all of my moves going forward. Worth more than the cost. read more

yelp's average has been improving since they have been three for three this month, and these guys are no exception. my memory of names sucks, but i think eric and mike were with him. at first when i saw their site was on myspace, i was leery, but they make it all up in being prompt, professional, courteous and downright friendly. sean is really responsive via email and phone, and does exactly what he says he will do. this is the first time i have moved and didnt feel like i paid too much or my stuff was moved by people who didnt care. sean and his crew cared a lot, and it showed. not only were they hard working, but they had some time to talk and they were honestly good people. during the move, they are all business. they give you the best advice, to save you money. who does that anymore? and to make things the easiest for you. i felt comfortable with them the entire move and would use them again and recommend them to family and friends. my only complaint, i didnt tip enough. after they left, i felt like a loser. next time sean, i owe you one. thanks guys. read more

Our experience with Sean and his crew was excellent! They helped us move my mom's stuff and they were timely, courteous, reasonably price, and did a great job. I think we've found our company for Bay Area moves! read more

can't even reach them. phone rings thrice, then kaput. disconnected. sucks cos they're super close to the place we're leaving. oh well. nothing else I can do about it. read more

Sean is the best! I'm a big fan of the company and definitely plan to use them again. I moved to San Jose from San Ramon a couple of months ago and chose to go with The Furniture Lovers based on their phenomenal reviews on Yelp. Everyone was right! They were courteous and efficient. Sean was pleasant from the beginning until the end. He was very gracious on the phone when scheduling the appointment and professional upon our meeting. They are fast, inexpensive and reliable. What more could you want from a mover!? read more

I have used Movers Anonymous twice while moving apartments in Oakland, and they are truly wonderful. Each time they show up, jump right in and get everything on their truck faster than I ever thought possible. They also wrap big fragile items (like a TV) carefully and take care handeling everything. Their speed and efficiency is what I am most impressed with, though...and both times my movers were pleasant and friendly. Movers Anonymous are my go-to guys when moving from now on. read more

These guys are amazing! We ended up moving from a small 2 bedroom to a large home. I thought for sure we would need a small truck. They brought the big one just in case. We filled the whole thing. Then they had to drive up a hill in Montclair in the rain. It was raining and they took amazing care not to get any dirt/mud in our home. I will always use them!!! read more

These Yelp reviews speak the truth: these guys are amazing!!! Sean and Chris helped me and my girlfriend move out of our seperate places and into our new 2 bedroom place in Fremont. They moved fast, were careful with our things, and seemed to never tire. Our new place is across a courtyard and up 3 flights of stairs. These guys lugged heavy furniture, a huge 40-inch TV, our bed, and tons of boxes into our place. Not once did they slow down. Like two Energizer Bunnies, they just kept going and going. They are also two nice, cool, and funny dudes. They made moving fun and easy. I highly recommend them. Do not look anywhere else for movers: these were the best possible guys for our move, and will, without a doubt, be the best guys for yours too!!! read more

I'm going to add to the plethora of five-star reviews here, because these guys deserve it! Our only other experience with movers before them was with an awful company (Starving Students - I wrote a separate review about them), so we went through a lot of research this time around. All I have to say is, if you are moving in the Bay area, these guys are it! Professional, honest, friendly, punctual and efficient. Chris and Eric got there on time and worked their butts off (stairs at both places!). Absolutely worth the money - this was the least stressful move I've experienced! read more

Moving is stressful. Working with Movers Anonymous is not. Sean was super friendly and flexible. Even when the targeted closing date of our house suddenly shifted from mid-December to 12/23, Sean assured us that he could find us movers for 12/24, and he was very proactive in communicating with us. The guys who did our move, Sy and Erick, were nothing short of supermen. They were punctual, polite, funny, and consistently kept us updated on progress. Their work was quick and careful. They even showed me a few good techniques for carrying the boxes that I was moving on my own. I wouldn't hesitate to use Movers Anonymous for my next move, and I wholeheartedly endorse Sean, Sy, and Erick. They made a tough day much easier. read more