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Moving Hints: From Packing to Paying

from the Center for Mobility Resources
May, 1996

Finding a Moving Service

We recommend that you select a carrier five to eight weeks before you move. When talking with a potential moving company, keep in mind whether you are moving locally, intrastate (within a single state), or interstate (from one state to another). The type of move you are planning is important; it will determine what regulations, licenses, and pricing structures under which the van line must operate.

Do-it-Yourself Packing

If you choose to use a moving company, you can save hundreds of dollars by packing some things yourself; however, the mover probably will not accept liability if the items you packed are damaged during the move when there is no visible damage to the exterior of boxes.


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