{"id":1788,"date":"2012-02-14T19:49:32","date_gmt":"2012-02-14T19:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=1788"},"modified":"2025-04-29T15:48:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:48:32","slug":"top-moving-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/top-moving-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Myths about Moving Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-5c1444\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Highlights\">Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_All_movers_are_the_same\">Myth 1: All movers are the same.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Moves_can\u2019t_be_planned_in_advance,_so_moving_will_be_a_disaster\">Myth 2: Moves can\u2019t be planned in advance, so moving will be a disaster.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Boxes_are_all_the_same_-_use_whatever_you_find\">Myth 3: Boxes are all the same &#8211; use whatever you find!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Labeling_boxes_doesn\u2019t_do_much\">Myth 4: Labeling boxes doesn\u2019t do much!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_I_am_supposed_to_pack_everything_before_moving\">Myth 5: I am supposed to pack everything before moving!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_You_don\u2019t_have_to_pay_the_movers_before_it\u2019s_all_unpacked_at_the_new_place\">Myth 6: You don\u2019t have to pay the movers before it\u2019s all unpacked at the new place!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Moving_insurance_will_cover_any_damages_or_lost_items\">Myth 7: Moving insurance will cover any damages or lost items!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Packing_for_a_move_is_a_time_for_reminiscence\">Myth 8: Packing for a move is a time for reminiscence!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_I_have_to_ride_with_the_movers_in_the_truck\">Myth 9: I have to ride with the movers in the truck!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_Expect_items_to_be_broken_at_delivery\">Myth 10: Expect items to be broken at delivery!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"_All_movers_cost_about_the_same\">Bonus Movers Myth Busted: All movers cost about the same!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All movers are the same &#8211; Debunked! <strong>Not all<\/strong> movers are the same; researching and comparing services, rates, and reputation can help you find <strong>reputable movers<\/strong> to ensure a <strong>smooth relocation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moves can&#8217;t be planned in advance &#8211; Fallacy! <strong>Proper planning <\/strong>is crucial for a <strong>successful move<\/strong>. Educate yourself, plan ahead, and debunk the myth that moving will be a disaster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boxes are all the same &#8211; Mistake! Professional moving boxes are more <strong>durable<\/strong> and can handle heavy items, protecting your electronics and fragile belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labeling boxes<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t do much &#8211; Wrong! Labeling boxes <strong>save time<\/strong> and <strong>frustration<\/strong> when unpacking. It helps movers place them in the correct rooms and streamlines the unpacking process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"360\/239\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/myths-about-moving.jpg\" alt=\"Myths about moving\" class=\"wp-image-2003 lazyload\" title=\"Myths about moving\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/myths-about-moving.jpg 360w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/myths-about-moving-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the moving industry, there are quite a few moving myths, just like in any other industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we will debunk the top ten myths about moving and clear things up a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these moving myths came into existence after some unhappy customers shared the same opinion or the moving companies never debunked the word by month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we will go after these movers&#8217; myths and try to reveal the real facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One myth can cost you &#8211; watch this to separate fact from scam.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udea8 Avoid Moving Company Scams \u2013 Don\u2019t Get Tricked! \ud83d\ude9b\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0U4wqLmjisY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_All_movers_are_the_same\">Myth 1: All movers are the same.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrong! Myth debunked &#8211; all movers are not the same. Do your homework and <strong>research<\/strong> the <strong>moving companies<\/strong> you are considering. <strong>Compare<\/strong> their services, rates, reputation and you will see that there are many <strong>reputable<\/strong> movers out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One spoiled apple doesn\u2019t mean the whole three are bad. Check with the <a href=\"https:\/\/safer.fmcsa.dot.gov\/CompanySnapshot.aspx\">FMCSA<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/\">BBB<\/a> and you will soon find <strong>established and reputable movers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research will guarantee you protection against <a href=\"\/move\/avoid-moving-scams\/\">rouge movers<\/a>, prejudice can only prevent you from finding them. Hiring a big nationwide moving company or van line with many years of experience is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_Moves_can\u2019t_be_planned_in_advance,_so_moving_will_be_a_disaster\">Myth 2: Moves can\u2019t be planned in advance, so moving will be a disaster.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fallacy! People who can\u2019t plan their time and go through one bad-moving experience created that myth. Moving can be <strong>planned<\/strong> and, when you do so, it will never be a disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every trustworthy moving company will tell you that the most crucial part when moving is planning. Proper planning will ensure smooth relocations, save you time and ultimately money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educate yourself in advance for a smooth relocation and do not lay on those myths about moving anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_Boxes_are_all_the_same_-_use_whatever_you_find\">Myth 3: Boxes are all the same &#8211; use whatever you find!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mistake! Boxes are not all the same. <strong>Professional moving boxes<\/strong> are made of cardboard which is more <strong>durable<\/strong>. They can handle <strong>heavy items<\/strong> and protect your <strong>electronics<\/strong> and <strong>fragile items<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular grocery store boxes will tear apart if you overload them, moving boxes will carry the weight. Plus some of these used boxes could contaminate your goods with God knows what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try liquor stores and libraries for boxes. The moving box size does matter too. As part of this common myth is that you can load your books and kitchenware in any box which may lead to unexpected consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead the heavy books in small-size moving boxes and the dishes in dish-pack boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_Labeling_boxes_doesn\u2019t_do_much\">Myth 4: Labeling boxes doesn\u2019t do much!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-552\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"243\/162\" width=\"243\" height=\"162\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/coast-to-coast-packing-moving.jpg\" alt=\"Box labeling movers myth\" class=\"wp-image-552 lazyload\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Packing the moving boxes will save you hours and even days of unpacking.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t label; you will be plucking your hair at the new place! The little extra time you will spend <strong>labeling<\/strong> all your boxes on a <a href=\"\/move\/moving-day-tips\/\">moving day<\/a> will save you hours (even days) when arranging the new place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save yourself the frustration of looking through all your boxes for a pair of shoes and label boxes properly before moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have your boxes <strong>labeled properly<\/strong>, the movers will be able to put them in the proper room when moving into the new house or apartment which will save you additional time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_I_am_supposed_to_pack_everything_before_moving\">Myth 5: I am supposed to pack everything before moving!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nooo! This can make the move a disaster in the end. Most movers offer <a href=\"\/move\/full-service-movers\/\">full moving services<\/a> that include packing so that you can get that service. Movers will supply you with all the <strong>packing materials<\/strong> and gladly do the job as they know how to <strong>pack professionally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that some of the <strong>delicate items as china for example need proper packing<\/strong>, so you should do that tricky job with professional movers. Of course, if you want you can do the packing by yourself. Here are some <a href=\"\/move\/moving-packing-tips\/\">useful packing tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"300\/450\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Paying-moving-companies-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39521 lazyload\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_You_don\u2019t_have_to_pay_the_movers_before_it\u2019s_all_unpacked_at_the_new_place\">Myth 6: You don\u2019t have to pay the movers before it\u2019s all unpacked at the new place!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beep! That\u2019s the biggest myth about moving of all. Every moving company requires <strong>full payment<\/strong> before they unload your stuff from the truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving companies\u2019 main service is the moving labor they provide, so since they have only received a small moving deposit for the job, movers require <strong>full payment before unloading<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_Moving_insurance_will_cover_any_damages_or_lost_items\">Myth 7: Moving insurance will cover any damages or lost items!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you serious about that? Professional movers will clearly explain what their basic <strong>liability<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/move\/moving-insurance-types-cost\/\">moving valuation<\/a>) covers. This <strong>basic insurance<\/strong> covers only a portion of what is lost or damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the full details and if you want to insure your items for their full value, make sure you request a <strong>full-value protection plan<\/strong> from the movers or a<strong> third-party insurance company<\/strong> (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerintl.com\/General\/Faq.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baker<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinginsurance.com\/faq.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MovingInsurance.com<\/a> as they are the most popular in the business).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_Packing_for_a_move_is_a_time_for_reminiscence\">Myth 8: Packing for a move is a time for reminiscence!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay focused on the present! Moving requires your attention and time. It is dramatic enough, don\u2019t bring more drama by reminiscing. Thinking about the past will inevitably bring back bad memories along with the good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want, put together a few important objects in a separate box and go through them while waiting for the movers at the new place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2009\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"180\/230\" width=\"180\" height=\"230\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/moving-myts.jpg\" alt=\"Moving myths\" class=\"wp-image-2009 lazyload\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another moving myth busted &#8211; moving valuation and moving insurance are different things. Ask your moving company about your items&#8217; value protection.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_I_have_to_ride_with_the_movers_in_the_truck\">Myth 9: I have to ride with the movers in the truck!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to? Most movers would not want you to ride with them as they are supposed to move your goods, not you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding with the movers in the moving truck is unnecessary and would make them uncomfortable all along as this will show you don\u2019t trust their professional service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Myth_:_Expect_items_to_be_broken_at_delivery\">Myth 10: Expect items to be broken at delivery!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously? If you expected that then you would probably be <a href=\"\/move\/move-large-furniture\/\">moving everything yourself<\/a> to ensure proper handling. If you have hired a <strong>reliable moving company<\/strong>, you should not be worried about your goods being damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional movers will take professional care of all your belongings, so hire a company with an <strong>established reputation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bonus_Movers_Myth_Busted:_All_movers_cost_about_the_same\">Bonus Movers Myth Busted: All movers cost about the same!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not true. There could be a great <strong>difference<\/strong> in the <strong>final moving cost<\/strong> based on the moving company you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be warned that <strong>cheap moving companies<\/strong> might cost you more than <strong>reputable moving companies<\/strong> as this is a common moving scam to increase the final moving costs at the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you get as many moving estimates as possible to <a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/\">compare before moving<\/a>. You can also <a>use our moving cost estimator<\/a> for <strong>accurate moving cost calculations<\/strong> by professional relocation companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the facts about moving, not the myths! We hope you liked the myths about moving we have debunked today. Let us know your thoughts. Share your moving myth in the comments below. We will include the best ones in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687763000103\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it cheaper and easier to move by yourself?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Moving yourself isn&#8217;t definitely cheaper but it can be a headache.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687763097539\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the highest quote the best quote?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most expensive isn&#8217;t necessarily the best one. The price evaluates the quality of the moving company but be careful, not every time is like that.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687763241919\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are weekends the best time to move?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It may seem convenient but it&#8217;s actually not. Movers are usually busy already at that time and they can charge you more due to high demand.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687763500462\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is moving always stressful?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A well-planned move won&#8217;t be stressful at all. Plan your steps ahead and you will gradually build up confidence which will help you throughout your moving trip.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights In the moving industry, there are quite a few moving myths, just like in any other industry. 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