{"id":17581,"date":"2015-10-21T08:07:13","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T12:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=17581"},"modified":"2017-06-13T07:50:56","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T11:50:56","slug":"why-never-hire-movers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/why-never-hire-movers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why You Should Never Hire A Moving Company"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Don\u2019t ever make the mistake of hiring a reputable and affordable moving company!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yes, yes, it\u2019s true that high quality moving services are always in high demand as more and more families are starting to realize that nothing beats timely professional assistance during the extremely transitional period of a house move. However, home movers who are thinking of hiring a reputable, trustworthy and affordable moving company have absolutely no idea what they are getting themselves into.<\/p>\n

Years of relocation experience, remarkable efficiency, exceptional reliability, moving day safety, peace of mind, stress-free relocation, and possible cost savings? Who would possibly need all that during a residential move?<\/p>\n

You surely don\u2019t, right?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still unsure how to plan your own move, here are the top 10 reasons why you should never hire a moving company.<\/p>\n

1. Too much strategy gets into your head<\/h2>\n
\"why
Keep in mind that most moving companies are pretty smart and they will surely use proven strategic moves to trick you into having a smooth, stress-free and affordable move.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You should never get in touch with a reputable moving company because once you do, they will most likely want to send a moving expert over to your place for a visual survey of your household. They will probably tell you that this is a standard procedure to assess any possible problems and obstacles come moving day, as well as to quote you a more accurate moving costs estimate.<\/p>\n

However, reputable movers have no idea who they are dealing with \u2013 you weren\u2019t born yesterday to let them sweet-talk you into having a smooth and affordable house move, right? Come on, this is a house move, not a game of chess, so you won\u2019t tolerate any proven strategic moves by trustworthy moving companies with the purpose of secretly lowering your overall moving costs. You enjoy meeting problems head-on and your favorite moving day breakfast is Complications seasoned with a pinch of Headaches.<\/p>\n

2. Who needs money when you have self-belief?<\/h2>\n
\"why
Moving experts will tell you that it is never cost-effective to perform a cross country move on your own. Well, you know deep inside that you can prove them wrong, even if that means breaking your favorite piggy bank.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arguably, the best reason for not using a moving company is that once you hire a reputable and affordable mover, you may be forced to listen to good advice on how to lower your overall relocation costs even further. Can you imagine that? Your top rated moving partner may choose to go as far as to give you some pointers to save money on your move, or more frequently – to offer you a healthy discount for being a first time customer, for moving during the off-peak season, or for another valid reason that makes sense under the circumstances.<\/p>\n

Of course, you would never accept any sweet offers and thoughtful suggestions to pay less for your move, right? You\u2019re probably too eager to drain your savings account and will perform a self-move the way you picture the entire relocation adventure in your head regardless of what your common sense is telling you. You want to prove all nay-sayers, doubters and moving experts wrong by spending a fortune on a risky long distance self-move across the country.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, break-the-bank self-move or bust!<\/p>\n

3. You have all the time in the world<\/h2>\n
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Highly efficient movers can save you a staggering amount of valuable time but they probably don\u2019t realize how relative you consider your own time to be. What are just a few days saved compared to the eternal flow of time?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t hire a good moving company because good movers are known for possessing remarkable efficiency which enables them to save their clients loads of valuable time during their moves. In fact, the best local and nationwide moving companies encourage their employees to pack, load, transport, and unload their customers\u2019 belongings with a high efficiency factor so that every customer is left happy and satisfied with the moving services.<\/p>\n

You, however, would never fall for this pathetic ruse. Why should you hire a moving company that will complete the move in a matter of hours when you can get it done in the course of a few days? You\u2019d rather prolong the great fun of moving house as much as you possibly can, right? Besides, you strongly support the groundbreaking theory that time is relative, so what are just a few wasted days in the face of a lifetime? Therefore, if you have placed a self-respectful price tag on your time, don\u2019t ever use the fast and efficient services of a professional moving company.<\/p>\n

4. Resourcefulness and experience are not your cup of tea<\/h2>\n
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In reality, movers don\u2019t need to be as strong as oxen to complete a complicated moving job quickly and safely. Still, when it comes to the process of moving house, you just know you\u2019re much more experienced and creative than they are.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A good reason to never use a moving company is that they will most likely send highly experienced, rigorously trained and extremely resourceful people to help you move out \u2013 professionals who seem to always find the best way out of every difficult moving related situation.<\/p>\n

How rude of them! Don\u2019t reputable moving companies know that you don\u2019t really like having experienced and resourceful people while you\u2019re moving to another home? The truth is that the effective problem-solving abilities of other people kind of get on your nerves. After all, you won\u2019t mind too much getting stuck while hauling your precious piano downstairs with a makeshift system of ropes, old blankets, a few golf balls, and your son\u2019s skateboard. Even if you end up damaging that one-of-a-kind priceless heirloom which your great grandfather used to play on, you\u2019re still going to feel right about it because specialty piano movers are just too experienced and creative for your liking.<\/p>\n

5. Quality packing is for losers<\/h2>\n
\"Reasons
Don’t hire a reputable mover if you really think that the process of protecting your most loved furniture pieces is a waste of time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A great reason to never use movers is that most moving companies have become so daring as to offer speedy and safe packing services to their valued customers. But that is not all \u2013 experienced packers will arrive with their own high quality packing supplies and moving equipment of the required types and amount, and will start packing up your entire home quickly and safely.<\/p>\n

Not on your watch! You\u2019ve always wanted to spend hours of quality time hunting for decent moving containers on your own, trying to figure out which pieces of old clothes can successfully substitute packing paper and bubble wrap, and working out all the little details of how to safely protect all the breakable and fragile items in your home, your delicate antiques and priceless family heirlooms during the relocation journey. You think quality packing is for losers, so there\u2019s absolutely no way you would ever let pro packers get the most time-consuming moving task out of your own winning hands.<\/p>\n

Congratulations, you just won the first prize for most damaged items during a DIY move!<\/p>\n

6. You are the master of your own Fate<\/h2>\n
\"Why
“Moving insurance? No, thanks. What could possibly happen to my priceless collection of Belgian beer glasses?”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another disadvantage to hiring a moving company is that if you choose a reputable company that offers a good level of liability insurance, your household belongings will be well protected against accidental damage during transit. And if something bad does happen to any of your prized possessions (literally anything can happen while a person is moving from one home to another), then your moving partner will compensate you for the corresponding damage or loss.<\/p>\n

However, you never cared much for insurance, remember? You are in full control of your moving adventure and your sheer will won\u2019t let bad things happen to your stuff while they are taken out of the house, loaded into the moving vehicle, transported hundreds of miles away, unloaded from the truck, and finally taken inside your new home. What could possibly happen to them during that highly transitional period anyway? Moving insurance is for anyone who hasn\u2019t yet mastered the art of controlling their own Fate, wouldn\u2019t you agree?<\/p>\n

7. Property damage is overrated<\/h2>\n
\"Why
Yes, you’re right. Property damage when moving house is ridiculously overrated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hiring a professional moving company with long years of experience and proven reputation will only keep your two homes perfectly intact during the entire relocation process, so think twice before making the rookie moving mistake of hiring a good mover. Your hired packers and movers will cover the floors with suitable protective materials, will wrap your heavier and larger household items with protective furniture blankets, and will use specialized moving equipment to avoid untimely property damage whatsoever.<\/p>\n

The thing is that property damage would be the least of your self-moving worries, is it not? Why should you care about a few chipped walls, damaged floors, or broken banisters when you\u2019re moving OUT of the property? And if you happen to damage some parts of your new home while moving IN due to insufficient moving experience, then it\u2019s also okay because you have already planned a contingency fund in your preliminary moving budget. Besides, you strongly believe that nothing beats the satisfaction of sacrificing your hard-earned money and valuable post relocation time for some costly new home repairs.<\/p>\n

8. You don\u2019t need movers as strong as bulls<\/h2>\n
\"Reasons
If you must be completely honest, you would have used exactly the same method of taking your heavy and bulky household items safely out of your home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another good reason to not hire a good moving company is that they will send over to your home a team of relocation experts who are physically strong and healthy, ready to overcome any presented difficulties and possible complications with hard work and little complaining. The rigorous training your hired laborers have been through will help them speed up the whole moving process and even make it as if time itself would slow down its notorious sprint.<\/p>\n

But hey, who needs strong helpers who have an excellent idea what efficiency and safety are all about? You<\/em><\/strong> don\u2019t, that\u2019s for sure. You have your close friend Mike who lives just a few time zones\u00a0away and he will definitely just up and fly over to give you a hand with that heavy couch and the huge kitchen appliances you\u2019re taking with you. Besides, your neighbor Phil owes you a big favor and he won\u2019t mind helping you lift and carry 42 heavy cardboard boxes despite his recent surgery to repair his abdominal hernia.<\/p>\n

\u00a09. You\u2019re a fan of unconventional transportation<\/h2>\n
\"why
Who needs experienced movers with modern moving equipment when you can put your old (t)rusty wheelbarrow to good use?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another great reason why you should not hire professional movers is that the trustworthy moving company you have chosen will not only arrive at your moving day doorstep with a reliable moving truck of the right storage space, but the pros will also bring all the necessary moving equipment and packing supplies. But most importantly, the hired laborers will come knocking on your door with years of moving experience and extensive training.<\/p>\n

All of that, of course, is ridiculous! You once watched a movie where the protagonist rented a moving truck without any problems, so you know exactly what it takes to rent a moving vehicle of the right size. Besides, as far as you can remember, your high school pal Dave used to have a decent pickup truck you can probably borrow for a day or two. And frankly, you do think that adequate moving equipment, and especially utility dollies, are grossly overrated. Wouldn\u2019t the old wheelbarrow in your garage be more efficient than even the most modern furniture dolly? Of course it would!<\/p>\n

10. Too little stress is not enough for you<\/h2>\n
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If you just can\u2019t get enough of moving stress and its side effects, then hiring a top rated moving company to help you move is certainly not for you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s another excellent reason to never hire a moving company \u2013 they will take most of the relocation burden off your shoulders by completing the majority of the most stressful moving tasks instead of you, and thus make you feel left out of your own complicated move, standing aside like a mere spectator with too much free time on their hands.<\/p>\n

But you won\u2019t let that clever trick slide, right? How dare they attempt in some way to take away from you the very thing that makes you feel alive during your relocation! Reliable moving companies don\u2019t really understand that you need the moving stress more than the air you\u2019ll be breathing on your moving day. By forcing you to be carefree and relaxed throughout your house move, skilled moving professionals will blatantly steal the only relocation side effect charged with enough complaining power to last you at least six months. And not having experienced any moving stress, how are you supposed to complain to your (Facebook) friends now?<\/p>\n

Hopefully, you have enjoyed our top 10 reasons why you should absolutely never hire a moving company. And now that you are 100% sure that you will not use the services of a professional moving company ever again, access our movers\u2019 database<\/a><\/strong><\/em> of experienced, reputable, licensed and insured local and cross country moving companies to choose the best mover for your relocation project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yes, yes, it\u2019s true that high quality moving services are always in high demand as more and more families are starting to realize that nothing beats timely professional assistance during the extremely transitional period of a house move. However, home movers who are thinking of hiring a reputable, trustworthy and affordable moving company have absolutely … <\/p>\n

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