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Craig Coviello
Oct 16, 2019
Local move within Florida

Doesnt pay child support state is suspending his license!!

EVERYONE THIS GUY IS Q DEAD BEAT DAD WHO CANT PAY HIS CHILD SUPPORT HE IS 11 THOUSAND PLUS IN DEBT ON HIS CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS AND HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED!! AVOID!!

Move size: Office Move Service cost: $11500

Ashlyn
May 15, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to California

Horrible Experience, DON'T USE THEM!

Took a whole day to load all of my already packed things into the van, then charged double what the estimated the cost once everything was already loaded. They then told me that my things would be delivered no later than April 28th which gave them a full ten days to get everything to its destination, I drove to the same place in three, they did not actually deliver my items until seventeen days after it was picked up. They then tried to charge us a "late" payment fee because apparently we didn't have the type of money order they wanted, which was not specified at all. They also charged us another fee because they couldn't park close enough. I went into my storage unit after they had everything packed in there and the majority of my furniture is broken now, also boxes clearly marked "GLASS" had heavy items stacked on top of them. The whole experience was highly dissatisfying and I am disgusted that they charge so much for breaking my furniture. I HIGHLY recommend not using this company and not letting your friends us them either!

Service cost: $2400

Official company response

Hello Ashlyn,

Dear Ashlyn and all other customers who would like to submit review for our company. Please provide us with little bit more information regarding your relocation, so it will be easy to locate your file and find out what happen with your move. Information what you can attach along with your review might be: job number, moving date, states of relocation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Ashlyn, it is not that easy to figure out relocation to what state we performed for you, but if I am not mistaking you were going to CA state.

I want to agree, you rightly pointed out that our company spent a whole day to pick up your belongings, the cause of which was the huge number of items. Originally you provided us with inventory list for 31 peaces, what we need to pick up, then after we came we took 63 peaces, which is more then double of what you mentioned to us in the beginning. However we did not charge you double price, I would like to point on that.

Our company provides rates, which is your price, same for reserved and an additional items for all our customers, and you were not exception. You estimated amount was $ 1147.50 for 306 CF for 31 peaces, and additional amount of $ 1102.50 for 294 CF for 32 peaces. So as you see on that example your price per CF remain the same and total CF chargers are less then double.

Based on Revised Written Estimate that was signed by you at 9 am, confirming your revised estimate which includes your new inventory of items for the amount of $ 3650, your opinion as to what total moving cost was provided you after we loaded the truck is wrong. We did inform you in the beginning of the move, even before we start loaded your belongings. As per contract we submitted pick up on Apr.18.2013 from 9 am to 3.30 pm.

Delivery was made on May.04.2013 which is feet in time frame of 15 days for your delivery from the date of your request, as we promised. However by regulations all moving companies have ability to submit delivery within 30 business days from the date of your request for delivery.

As per contract signed by you or your representative you where informed about forms of payment. You were aware that up on delivery company accepts payments in form of Cash or Postal Money Order ONLY. Refusing to submit payment may cast you extra chargers: such as Redelivery Fee, Storage Fee, and Labor Fee. Company representative inform you about these fees after we heard from you that you not able submit payment in form it was agreed.

Additional Service, which include:
Stairs
Long Carry
Shuttle
Re Delivery
Waiting
Storage

Information regarding additional service was provided to you up on pick up, explaining what does these fees applying for, what was confirm by your signature, as well as per Long Distance Form submitted by you up on pick up, information about existing long carry up on delivery was never mentioned.

Your belongings were delivered into on your storage facility, based on your request. Our crew stuck your shipment into a storage facility follow by safety requirements keeping heavy items on the bottom and light items on the top due to limited space of the storage unit.

Finally I would like to mention for those who looking for moving company. We do understand your wish to take care of your own belongings, and we appreciate your help for doing so. But we need to understand that there is certain specific way of getting ready for your relocation. So don’t count for wasting your time to spend few more minutes to find out how to prepare your self for your upcoming relocation. One call may safe a lot.

Our representatives are always available to assist you with all of your moving needs. Just give us a call.

Yvonne Dorsey
Jan 12, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to Georgia

Excellent service.

My experience from start to finish was wonderful. Chad was wonderful. His professionalism made this transition easy. I would recommend Sunshine state moving to everyone. From our initial contact, he made sure I understood how he came up with the quote. He also was easy to contact when I had any questions. On moving day, he made sure the movers were on time and professional. once my load arrived, he made sure there were no issues. .

Service cost: $1300

Wanda Cooper
Jun 10, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to Michigan

Go with another company if you can..

I moved from FL to Michigan. The movers were courteous and prompt. My items arrived on time in Michigan, however very damaged. The movers that delivered my items broke a box that was labeled FRAGILE in front of me. However, with any long distance move items such as glassware, vases, and glasses can be expected to be damaged. I can handle those items being broke those are replaceable. Sunshine broke my Samsung flatscreen and a dresser. I filed a claim and I failed to realize my insurance was only for  $.60 per lb. PLEASE PAY FOR EXTRA COVERAGE.. I settled for $66.72 on May 7 and as of today they have failed to pay me my $66.72. I paid $5k to move and they are making me beg for $66.72. I have called and left several messages for Yuri and no response. If a company can't pay out a lousy $66.72 settlement, don't use this company. The kicker is Yuri said I will try to get you more money, really I just want my settlement amount and call it a day. Movers beware stick to the well known moving companies, I chose this company for their cheap price and it cost me more at the end.
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Service cost: $5000

Official company response

Hello Wanda,

We would like to thank you for your opinion on our crew. Unfortunately sometimes accidents happen, and there is so many reasons causing damage. That is way we provided you with information and assistance how to get ready for your move, explaining proper way of packing boxes, empty items intended for clothes, electronic etc. Along with that packing materials which plays important role on your relocation. You are right that better to pay extra in the beginning then be disappointment at the end.

Our company provided affordable price for your move, as well we did inform you that there is packing involved, and that you have an option: either bring your own packing materials, so we can use it free of charge, or purchase packing from our company, which is little expensive compare to what you can find in store. We mentioned to you how important packing is, and that it is protects your belongings. It was your decision to save on packing, especially packing of the items such as TV’s .

Company does not provide insurance at all. We have valuation, which includes 2 options. And again it was your decision to stay with $ 0.60 cents per pound per article protection option. Of course it does not meet your expectations, but we did mentioned about that, and you agreed for that because it is free.

By the way, your total moving cost is $ 3377.80, which is way less then you mentioned.

Regarding your conversations with Yury, as system shows that he steel work with you, responding and providing with information based on your request. Please be understanding that your relocation was completed in 2012, and your paperwork and all information for your relocation were archived, that is way some of respond taking time.

Finally I would like to thank you for your opinion about our service; it does help us to improve quality of the service.

Yvonne Mitchell
Jun 06, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Oregon

Poorest Customer Service.

Poorest customer service in the business. My daughter and her husband moved to Oregon a couple of months ago. In trying to be cost efficient she priced many moving companies and landed on sunshine state moving. The price changed and fees were added on that were not discussed. Their household goods were late in arriving. A single box was missing and it took a month to get the box only to end up with someone Else's things. Nothing worse than a business that takes advantage of their customers.

Service cost: $2000

Official company response

Hello Yvonne,

It is easy to say when you aware of situation. As I understood this move regards to Ana M.

Regarding price changing, price for relocation of Ana remained the same. Total moving cost changed based on Revised Written Estimate. As per paperwork we have 56 peaces of articles scheduled to be moved. When our crew arrived customer added additional items, what was the reason for recalculation and increasing total moving cost. NO FEES WAS ADDED. Your total moving cost includes:

Estimated Volume
Additional Volume
Fuel Surcharge
Packing materials

Information about pricing was provided to customer in very beginning by the time we scheduled customer for pick up. As well, our crew informed customer about all changes up on pick up before we even start loading customers good.

On paperwork for Ana we have no notes regarding missing box. However we work with Ana, trying to figure out what happen. After investigation we located one unknowing box. We sent pictures of that box to Ana, asking to confirm that this is what she missing, after conformation we ship it. Currently we working on that, and we in touch with customers, providing all steps we are going though.

All additional information you can request by contacting office at 1800-730-3780.

Kinti Conroy
Jun 07, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to North Carolina

Worst compant ever!

I have been dealing with this company since the 9th of May. I chose this company because they not only had the best quote I could find but they also seemed to have a reliable reputation. Unfortunately I am being proved wrong. My move was originally scheduled for May 31st, the company due to over booking had to switch it to May 30th which I worked with. I was the told my furniture would arrive no later than June 3rd and most likely June 1st as I had hoped. June 3rd went by and now it is June 7th nine days later. Yesterday June 6th I was called with my 24 hour notice of delivery. At 7:45pm this evening I called my driver to ask for an update-he is still 3 hours away. I live in an apartment complex full of United States Marines and their families who wake up at 4am each day (my husband is one of them). The driver is now arriving tomorrow morning-so he says. Tomorrow my husband will be coming home after being gone for over two months to come back for two months then leave again for 6-8 months. The last thing I want to do is deal with movers when we are reunited but now I do not have a choice. Not only is the timing horrible, but my quote was off by $679! I expected it to be a little more, maybe by $200 but not almost $700 (mind you the movers did not take anything not on my inventory list). To add to everything they also got my payments mixed up and there was supposed to be a large amount on a credit card and then a smaller amount in cash upon delivery. Well they put the small amount on the card and expect the large amount on delivery. I am very disappointed and unhappy with this company and will never use them again. Being a military family we rely on these types companies to help us out especially when our husbands are away which is what I expected to receive yet unfortunately that is not the case. This is my 9th night without a bed and sleeping on the floor. My phone calls nor emails have been answered. I still do not have my furniture so who knows what condition everything is in at this point.

Service cost: $1679

Official company response

Hello Kinti,

I would like to confirm that Sunshine State Moving Company provides everyone with best quotes and great service. But what is more important, what company care about is providing enough information, even before we add any one to our schedule.

By the time of providing you with an estimate company informed that for every pick up company came up with window of two days. By contract we have, we appear at your place on May 29, 2013, and originally you where scheduled for May 30, 2013. We did pick up according to our agreement.

Your request for delivery was on June 1, 2013. Company submitted delivery June 11, 2013. Delivery was submitted within promised time frame, which is up to 15 business days from date requested for delivery. As per Interstate Bill of Lading Contract, Sec. 7: “…We guarantee delivery to take place within 30 business days of the date first available for delivery…”

By the way, with all respect to military, especially being the person, half of whose family has been in the war and some of them were killed, I don’t think that is attached to your relocation in any way.

Total moving cost of your relocation is $ 1679.00, which is $ 657.87 more then was provided in Estimate. As well your Inventory of articles you provided our representative by the time on working with estimate was less compare to actual Inventory of articles we picked up. Increasing number of items for your relocation caused you increasing total moving cost. Your rate was remained the same.

Up on pick up, our crew picking up items ONLY what was pointed by you, nothing less nothing extra.

According to Interstate Bill of Lading Contract and Authorization for Payment, you allowed company to submit payment at the pick up in amount of $ 338.50 in form of Credit/Debit card, leaving balance of $ 839.50 for delivery.

According to system records for your file, all your calls and e mail was answered in order they were received.

For any additional information you can contact office at 1-800-730-3780.

At the end, I would like to mention that company does honor military families, and with all respect, knowing what they are doing for the country, doing best in order to accommodate there wishes and come up with most reliable and affordable solutions.

What we asked in return, is approach more closely to information that you provided company with, on the basis of which the company makes an estimate of your move. In case you missed something, the company can not be held responsible for omissions.

C Mark
Jul 12, 2013
Long-distance move from North Carolina to Massachusetts

Do Not Move With This Company.

This company is beyond horrible; if it were possible to give them a rating of zero stars then I certainly would. When considering your move, be sure to pass on choosing Sunshine State moving company. This business is not only shady, but also rude with terrible customer service skills. We scheduled a move from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA. The move out of Charlotte was to take place on June 11, 2013 and sunshine was to move our belongings into storage until our scheduled move to Boston on July 1st. I received an email the morning of the 11th from Yury saying that they would be at our apartment between 5 PM and 7 PM that day. That was problem number one since the move was originally schedule for 8 AM that day. Later in the day, Chad calls back saying that the movers will not be there until tomorrow (mind you that this is after a long day of being led on by false promises and lies as to an accurate arrival time from sunshine). This again is a problem because the move was scheduled to take place on the 11th. The movers show up the next morning (the 12th) in a Penske moving truck that they most likely rented from Home Depot. It is a crew of 2 movers in a 20 ft. truck. It takes them about 6 and a half hours to clear out a 2 bedroom apartment, even though we had already packed all of the items in the apartment. Another problem occurs on the late moving day when our driver tacks an extra $1250 to the original quote (our original quote was $1524 with all charges included, and the final bill was around $2800). We pay the difference because we are essentially forced to do so (they of course notified us of the price increase AFTER all of our belongings were on the truck and it was impossible for us to negotiate the true price; this is a textbook moving-scam maneuver). After this, our belongings are moved into storage (which I am fairly certain is an open field or forrest judging by the amount of bugs and dirt that were on our boxes and furniture upon arrival in Boston). The move-in date of July 1st comes and goes with nothing but more false promises and leading-on by sunshine (Chad seems to be an expert at lying). 90% of the time that we call the office, it goes to voicemail or someone answers and promises to have Chad or Yury call back but fails to do so. The office is either staffed with one person or with those that wrote the book on how to consistently and persistently frustrate customers; they will never give you a straight answer. Chad assures us that the move-in date will be July 4th or 5th; this date comes and goes as well. The date then is supposed to be the 8th; this dates comes and goes. The lying and leading-on continues; every time we speak to Chad he exhibits his rude and pompous attitude and complete lack of customer service skills. The movers finally arrive on July 12th (mind you that sunshine is very much in breach of contract at this point). The boxes arrive in terrible shape (I will post pictures); not only is every box heavily-damaged, but there are also bugs and dirt in many of the boxes. In addition, numerous clothing items have mold and mildew on them (not to mention that every box of women's clothing was mysteriously and creepily opened). The movers are insanely rude and pushy; I had to tell the guy to lower his voice a number of times. Communication skills are lacking in these movers as only one member of the crew speaks english. Lastly, some of our items are lost as well as being damaged. The movers also refuse to reassemble the bed that they disassembled is Charlotte because they lost the screws (according to the driver, this was of course the fault of someone else; this company has superb expertise at passing the buck). DO NOT GO WITH THE MOVING COMPANY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Any reviews that you read are most likely false reviews written by sunshine movers themselves. I'm seriously not kidding DO NOT MOVE WITH SUNSHINE STATE MOVING COMPANY.

Service cost: $2800

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Laurie Chambers
Mar 21, 2015
Local move within Maryland

Sunshinestatemovers.

Horrible dishonest company
First too small a truck n only 2 movers / promised3-4. Quoted one price then doubled . It took a entire day past midnight to move our belonging to storage n days to move us in. Broke, scratched n destroyed over $2000 in furniture . Totally destroyed my brand new dinning table n guy who did wasn't even sorry just complained he needed help and didn't have any. Their insurance co. was going to give me a check $300 but the company stopped them saying they were going to pay me instead, however never heard from them again. Almost a year ago and still fighting for a measly $300 for $2000 damages. The company preys on their customers at their most vulnerable . Very very dishonest !

Service cost: $5500

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Christine Howk
May 11, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to Indiana

Sunshine State Movers.

When the packers first arrived at our home they were three young men and seemed to be hard workers. They were from foreign countries and had difficulty communicating. I though they did a good job wrapping everything in quilts and used alot of tape. I understood we only had a partial load so our things would be taken to a warehouse until they had another move going north. Delivery was at midnight Saturday night before Palm Sunday.  Due to the late hour my grandaughter and I started to unwrap some of the furniture only to discover that several pieces were damaged beyond repair. The driver looked at the items and said "Oh, I am so sorry. This is bad." He took pictures and documented the damages. All we had available to us was a cell phone to take photots. I was moving into a small retirement apartment and did not have room at keep all of the brokrn items(Nine pieces in total) so after we had the photos we threw out the damaged furniture as I had to go out and buy all new. One item of value that was missing was a craftmens tool three drawer chest full of tools. Upon reporting this item they looked in the warehouse and found the chest. After several e-mails and phone calls they promised they would have it shipped to us. It has been several weeks now and no tool chest. I e-mailed them that I guess I have no choice but to report it as a theft as I know they have it and have docunentaton from them confirming they have it and have not returned it to me. I am very disappointed with this move and would advise anyone not to use this company. I am on SS disability and have limited resources. I chose this company because they were in the price range I could afford. I guess you should never go with the least expensive.

Service cost: $2095

Miranda
Aug 09, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Florida

Never Again.

I've never used a moving company before, and I PROMISE I will never use this one again.  When I first scheduled my move with this company, I received a quote of $1250.00, which was about $200 less than previous quotes I had received.  The woman, Amy, who I set everything up with, told me I would have my belongings delivered within 5 days of pick up.  After she received my downpayment, I could never get ahold of her again.  I was then talking to a man named Sean.  I was traveling from out of state to meet to movers from my old location, and was told that I would receive a phone call by 6PM the day before letting me know what time they would be at the house.  They did not call me until 8PM though, and told me that they would be at my location at 8AM.  I immediately had to get on the road, being that I was traveling from 5 hours away.    When the truck arrived, it had a 8x11" paper taped to both doors saying "Sunshine State Moving" (GHETTO!).  There were two young men, who didn't speak English very well.  Even though the items that were to be moved were the exact same ones listed on the inventory/quote, he then told me that it was going to cost me more because it was going to take up more cubic feet in the truck than they had expected.  They also charged me a total of $150 for packing supplies (even though they were supposed to be included).  All of my items were boxed and ready to go when they arrived, but they charged me for packing tape (at $3.50 a roll x 20 rolls) to tape the included blankets around the furniture, as well as charging me for plastic wrap to secure the wrapping blankets/furniture.  I was in a bind, and needed to be out of my apartment on that specfic day, so I had no choice but to go with it.  On a positive note, the two men were very polite.    The movers picked up my belongings on Saturday and I was told to expect them that Wednesday.  I called the office on Tuesday because I hadn't heard anything and needed to know if I needed to take off from work for the delivery.  When I called, I could not reach anyone from the 1-800 number that I had been using.  I found a phone number with a Florida area code on their website, so I called that, and actually got a man who primarily spoke English.  He told me that they would be delivering Friday or Saturday, and that they would call me at least 24 hours ahead of time to let me know for sure.  Friday came, and I didn't hear anything, so I called the 1-800 number and got Sean on the line again.  He told me that they would be there Sunday or Monday, and once again, that they would call me a day ahead.   Monday came around, and I still hadn't heard anything.  Then, I received a text message from a random number that I had never seen before asking if it would be ok for him to deliver my belongings at 10pm that night! I don't think that it gets any more unprofessional than that! I texted him back and told him to have the office call me to set up a proper time.  Sean called me and set up delivery for 8am on Tuesday.  I went ahead and worked things out with my manager to take the entire day off on Tuesday so that I could be home for the delivery.   Tuesday came, and at 9:30AM, the movers still hadn't arrived, and I hadn't heard from them.  After several failed attempts, I finally got Sean on the phone who told me he would try and contact the driver and then would get back to me.  Around 10:15, I received a text message from the driver saying that he was an hour away and that he would get on the road in 15 minutes.  When he arrived, he immediately wanted his payment before he would start bringing in my belongings.  Payment was in the form of cash or money order, and I had the cash, but after the way they had handled the situation, I did not want to give him the cash, and have him run off with my belongings, or not deliver them all, so I refused to give him the money up front.  He then refused to begin unloading my items, and said he'd have his dispatcher call me.  Sean then called me, and told me that he needed the payment or that they weren't going to be able to deliver my things and the next time they came out, they would charge me $500 more for an extra delivery fee.  Sean and I got into a heated argument after he would not accept responsibility for the poor service that they had provided me with, he hung up on me, and called the driver, telling him to leave with my belongings.   The driver then left, and I still didn't have any of my things.  I called the driver and asked him to come back with my items (because I already wasted a day off from work and really just wanted the process to be done and over with) and he said he would need the money and to check with his dispatcher.  THe driver came back, I paid him, and he delivered/set up my thing (mind you, it was only one delivery man).  He was professional during this portion of the delivery and everything arrived undamaged.  HOWEVER, I REFUSE to ever use this company again.  Save yourself the time, stress, and money, and go with a different company.

Service cost: $1700

Christine
Jul 17, 2013
Long-distance move from North Carolina to Connecticut

Don't pursue business with them!

Fraudulent and misleading. I got a quote only for them to arrive at my doorstep late and quote DOUBLE the amount that was quoted, and then when I was shocked at this (later got movers that moved me for the actual quote) they charged me a $200 cancellation fee. They didn't even have necessary packing materials when they arrived and wanted me to go SOMEWHERE to go hunt them down. Now won't answer any of my phone calls/ emails, including a manager. Ridiculous!

Service cost: $1000

Lia
Jan 20, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Nevada

Be careful scam!! will send you copy of all documents upon request.

Emailed me three different "binding estimates" all with different charges per cut. The balance I agreed to was totally a lie. Driver loaded furniture and refused to unload and drove off after he wrote double the balance than agreed. Company would not return calls. I was then told if I want my stuff to be dropped off at pick up I have to pay $600. They charged me extra for fuel surcharge $97. They charged me $75 dollars for extra/split pick up or delivery that was also a lie. I sent them emails asking for correction and explanation of balance. They say they never received it. Received an email with a balance 3x the correct remaining balance from Yury. Very aggressive liars and they keep transferring my call to different people who knew nothing about the load that was picked up. 26 days later they sent me an email to have a different balance that was higher than the one they previously emailed me.

Service cost: $2300

Crystal Hamlin
Feb 05, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to Louisiana

Professional Moving Company.

I had to move from Florida to Louisiana.  I was kind afraid of letting strangers move for me.  But I went out on a limb and tried Sunshine State Moving. I called different moving companies and they all were very expensive.  I finally called Sunshine State Moving and they quoted me a excellent price.  The movers arrived on time.  I didn't have everything ready for them to move my things.  The movers had a very good attitude and package up my whole apartment.   It was amazing because they did it so fast.  I could tell that the movers had plenty of experience.  It did not take long for my furniture to make it from Florida to LA. The truck driver called me a day before my furniture was going to arrived.  When I recieved my furniture, nothing was damaged.  They had a record of everything that was packaged.  The movers unwrapped all of the furniture and set my furniture up just like it was in Florida. One guy even help me put up some new pictures that I had just purchased on the wall.  This is a great moving company and I really do advise people to use Sunshine State Moving.   This company is very professional.  .

Service cost: $1100

Andre
Feb 05, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to California

Satisfied client.

I used sunshine state moving for my move from miami shores to LA. I recieved more that 20 calls but it was chad's professionalism that gained my attention. the quote was fair price-wise but the reviews I read had me a little spooked. if it wasn't for the communication factor between chad and myself I waould have probably skipped over them. I was not dissappointed with them at all. they were on time, the guys worked hard and the price was only 300.00 bucks over my quote. I chalk that up to special packing.  the fee 4k bucks was well worth the move and I have no complaints and would use them again if needed.   AD.

Service cost: $4200

Laziz
Feb 07, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to New York

Great company who does the job with honesty and provides great service.

I've moved three times in the past year, most of the time with different companies but I just had the best move on the last week with Tysh, Sunshine State moving. They gave us a very accurate estimate over the phone and help us plan our move. Soon their long Distance dispatch called us and confirmed the job and went over the details. He also seemed very polite and professional, and assured us everything is going as it planed and the movers will come tomorrow @ 9 - 11 am. Not only did they show up on time but they packed nearly our entire apartment. Shortly after arriving, the Forman provided us with detailed information about the day and they started to work right away. Thank god they came with extra boxes and moving supplies and actually that we didn't even realize we will be needed! The packing obviously took much longer but once we arrived at our house they unpacked us in record time and even help us to reassemble some of our furniture. This was a painless move and really had a great time with the movers. The guys were very nice and honest and they couldn't' t make the move more faster and more efficient and I must say, we were extremely pleased with their service. Very fast, friendly and efficient and very professional company which I wouldn't hesitate to use again and highly recommend to everybody !

Service cost: $3800

Jill M.
Feb 09, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Florida

Did Not Show Up.. Poor Service.

We scheduled the moving service from Cedar Town, GA to Jacksonville, FL with Chad Abrams for 2-4pm on 2/8/13.  They said they would give a confirmation call 1 hour before arriving.  At 3:30pm, I called dispatch to find out the status. Yury (dispatcher) had the driver (Constantine) call me.  Constantine said he had truck problems and was at the shop but would make it in about 2 hours.  At 6:30pm, I called Constantine back to find out the status.  Constantine said the exact same thing he said at 3:30pm; he had truck problems and was at the shop but would be there in 2 hours.  I asked for a supervisor to call me.  I received a call from Shawn who said he was a supervisor at 7:25pm.   He said he could have another truck here in 2 hours… we never heard from the company again and they did not show up for service.  I called all numbers given but received voice mails on all lines.  I also sent numerous emails but did not get a response.  I’ve requested the $100 deposit back but haven’t heard from anyone yet. .

Service cost: $1000

Ann Salazar
Jul 12, 2013
Long-distance move from North Carolina to Florida

Horrific Experience.

Sunshine State Moving Company251 SW 9th Ave Hallandale Beach FL 33009Sunshine State movers overcharged me and did not use the binding estimate. They will not deliver my items on the date I was promised. I hired these movers to assist me with my move from North Carolina to Florida. I spoke with Chad in May and was assured that my things would be delivered by July 9th. I also gave him an initial inventory list but let him know it would change probably when I started packing. I was assured that would not be a problem because the driver would call me a couple days before moving day and I would give him my final inventory to receive a final estimate of cost. I moved on Sunday July 7th.I received no phone call and had to call multiple times Saturday to get a person. However I did speak to Chad on Wednesday and he made me feel stupid for calling so early with his tone of voice. He assured me that I would hear from someone before the move. Sean finally called me on Saturday and I tried to tell him I had extra inventory. However he was in a hurry to get off the phone and assured me again that the driver would take care of me and the binding quote would be what I would pay because I let him know that I had a certain amount of money for moving. On Sunday I was told the drivers would arrive between 11 and 1. They arrived at 3:30. I showed them my things because it was quite a bit more and I wanted to know how much more I would have to pay. The driver told me that his truck would not fit all of my things because they only sent a truck based on my initial inventory list. Also in the contract it states that they have their own moving trucks but they arrived in a Ryder moving truck. I told the drivers to take what was in the original inventory because I had no other choice. I asked them to take a loveseat and washer and dryer extra if there was space. They did not even take the correct armoire or barstools. However, for only the loveseat and washer and dryer I was charged an extra $600 dollars. I had to rent a Uhaul for a $1000 dollars extra to take the rest of my things to Florida. It is now Friday July 12th and I still haven't received my things. I have to call at least 20 times to get a person. I will get a voice mail message or a message that the box is full. I have been hung up on by Sean when he told me he had up to 21 days to deliver my things and I have been screamed at by Chad and he constantly talks over me when I try to tell him anything about his company. This company is dishonest, unprofessional and takes advantage of people when they are moving and already in a stressful situation. Unless you like being ripped off and treated like garbage, avoid them at all costs even if they do give you the cheapest quote, it is not worth it in the long run.  I wouldn't be surprised if they are actually the Russian mob laundering their money through this company.

Service cost: $3000

Dissatisfied
Jul 16, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to Colorado

The contractor called me a liar for reporting damages.

I find it appalling that the responses to all of the negative reviews of Sunshine State Moving Company are condescending and laden with spelling and grammatical errors.  For anyone reading these reviews, please know that the company will treat you great up until the day that they arrive to pick up your belongings--from that point forward, the customer service is non-existent.  It is my belief that if the people paying to have their belongings moved made mistakes in this process, the fault lies with the company for not instructing them better.  In my recent move, we were told great things by the representative who booked the move for us, but found out on the day of our move that there were a lot of details that the representative left out.  We were repeatedly told by the representative that our belongings would reach our new home within 7-10 days; on the day of the move, we were told that the company has 21 days from the date that we first said we were available to receive our belongings to deliver them.  We also were provided with details about how the price of our move could increase if the movers had to walk more than a set number of steps, etc--when the contractor arrived with our goods, he tried to park far enough away that we would get charged extra, saying that he could not fit his truck down the lane our home is on.  While he was making this argument, a semi containing construction material for a nearby site drove down the lane, so the contractor was unable to maintain his point and we did not have to pay extra.  Additionally, 80% of the boxes that were unloaded were punctured, torn, or completely ripped open.  When we wrote that boxes were damaged on the report, the driver called me a liar and told me to change it.  The driver then denied that he had my 52" television on his truck, although I could clearly see it.  He told me he had already unloaded my television--there was a 26" television in my bedroom that I bought when I arrived at my new home and this is what the driver was telling me was on the inventory list. After a lengthy discussion, I finally was able to get my 52" televsion.  The driver called me a liar again when I showed him puncture holes in my sofa--my leather sofa had been purchased four months prior to the move and was in perfect condition when it was put onto the truck.  The driver told me that my dog had chewed on the sofa, causing the damage.  My dog was kept in a room by herself for the entire time that the movers were present--the puncture holes were four uniform holes in a straight line across the leather, it was not even a possibility that these could have been made by an animal.  Overall, I would say the most disappointing parts of this move were the contractor who was hired to deliver our belongings--the entire experience was absurd and stressful--and the fact that so many details changed from the many times we spoke with the reprentative to the day we actually moved.  I would never use this company again and hope that my review saves others unnecessary stress at an already stressful time.

Service cost: $1500

Laura S
Feb 16, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Oklahoma

Very good job!

This was the first time that I used moving company,I was very nervous because so many moving companies called me and told me so many bad stories,but when Tysh called me and explained me all the prossess of the move and how it works I desided to choose Sunshine State Moving.I'm really happy that I desided to go with them because the guys did very good job.I will defenetly recomend this company to my friends!Love you guys!!

Service cost: $3450

Jose
Mar 17, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Iowa

Why not to use Sunshine State Movers.

Sunshine State Movers not only caused a burden to our Georgia out of state move, but they took priceless items that were never delivered: I flew to my destination to wait for them and they did not show up. They didn't respond to my phone calls and when they did, I was on my way back to the Georgia, where I was moving from. They were almost 30 days late while my wife and I slept on the floor waiting on their false promises. Customer service did not respond to phone calls.  When we received our household items, they were damaged and some were lost. After our claim, they’re only reimbursing us $160.50, which will cover less than 10% of the damages and loses. Our antique piano was badly damaged to name a few. This alone will cost us one thousand dollars to fix. Moving to customer service; representative Tysh promised me to communicate and to help us through the tough times of moving, but as soon as the items were picked up, she never returned my phone calls or emails. I was being directed to different people at different times. We trusted this company and have lost money because of that trust, but most important the household items that they never delivered. They were family items they were of sentimental value. Sunshine State Moving lied to us in many ways and should not be trusted. I really don’t have any suggestions at this time for other moving companies. I'm sure there are a few honest good companies out there that will make your relocation a good experience, but I just don’t know who they are. Good luck on your move and email me if you want more information on this company. I’m willing to share all the details of this horrible experience. Good luck!

Service cost: $4500

Brittany
Mar 21, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to California

Do Not Use Sunshine State Moving.

To start, never ever pick the cheapest company out of a list of many quotes. If the deal is too good to be true, then IT IS. You'll pay the price by losses, damages, or being forced to pay extra for meaningless things not previously mentioned. Sunshine State Moving is definitely one of those vile, horrible companies that sap you of money AND belongings. So, I had already moved to California, from Florida, with some of my things to be able to live and start my new job. The rest were at my boyfriend's grandparent's house, in Florida. Getting my quote, buying their service, and getting them to the Florida address in a timely manner was all easy enough and went smoothly. But when they arrived at the grandparent's house, that's when it went downhill. They told them they needed to pay an extra couple hundred dollars, when it was originally supposed to be about 420. They did this because they needed to wrap up all of our items, and that "there was more than what was on the inventory sheet". Luckily they didn't have to pay that amount right away, and was added to the balance that me and my bf had to pay. Now it gets worse, they apparently didn't leave the state for NEARLY ONE MONTH due to "trucks being stuck in bad weather up north". Why were they up north in the first place when it was a Florida-California shipment? They never told us this, until after we called and emailed them many times, often being referred to other people over and over, or being put on hold for awhile (often without picking up again). During this time they held our items in storage, something we never wanted or asked for. Finally a month and a half after pickup, they deliver our items. They were supposed to give me 24 hours notice before hand. They gave me 2 HOURS notice. Which meant having to leave work early and unexpectedly. They placed all my boxes and things in the apartment, sometimes stacking the boxes which crusehd each other. Some things were damaged, most things extremely dirty as if muddy water splashed on them. Charged us extra $75 as our ONE flight of stairs somehow counted as TWO due to the amount of steps. Me and my bf soon realized our most prized posessions were missing (guitar amp, game system, othe pricey electronics). The movers let us search their truck for boxes labeled with a certain colored sticker, but we found nothing Oh yeah, they also offered to give us some unlabeled items (paintings, kid toys and such). Proof right there that they mislabel things. What we received didn't match their precious inventory list which they swore by. After they left we contacted the company over and over about this and spoke to Yury, who searched the storages that they used (or claimed to) and couldn't find our items, and told us to file a claim. We did, and they are only offering us $10.20 as settlement for the roughly $1600 worth of items lost. This is still happening, we plan to dispute this and possibly SUE them. They have caused us nothing but stress and frustration. I chose them as my moving company in late Nov. 2012, it is now March 2013 and still having trouble with them. Please, DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR TIME OR MONEY! They definitely don't deserve either.

Service cost: $1075

Esther Concepcion
Mar 23, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to Missouri

Simply the best.

First and for most I must applaud Chad, he was amazing from the start. From the second he answered the phone,, to the second I opened my front door to recive my belongings. I was nothing less, other than pleased and satisfied. I can say without hesitation that Sunshine Moving Inc. is my official moving company. I recommend them to anyone and everyone, eyes closed. Not one scratch on any of my property, if I didn't know any better I'd say they replaced everything for new. Overall, it was an amazing, stress free move, where all I had to do was pick up the phone and say yes! On top of all of that the rates are perfect. Thank you Sunshine Moving Inc., my family and I really appriciate your dedication to a job well done! .

Service cost: $3700

Emmanuel Alonso
Mar 26, 2013
Long-distance move from Georgia to Ohio

Good guys, good job.

Guys did great job. There were some unexpected circumstances, but in general everything went well. In the very beginning before they started they explaned me all the details - what they going to do, how  the job's going to be done, so I was awarned. All the items were packed professionally and carefully loaded. Pick up was a little bit after the designated time, but delivery was in time. I was informed about all steps, and we went though it.

Service cost: $3028

Elizabeth Sterling
Mar 27, 2013
Long-distance move from Florida to New York

I've moved a lot & this was the best experience I've had moving.

I recently moved out of state and I was worried about finding a mover. I've had a lot of bad experiences with moving companies in the past but I still had to hire one. While doing a search for moving companies in South Florida I came across Sunshine State Moving, Inc. I called them and was put on the phone with someone by the name of Amy. She was really nice over the phone and instilled a lot of confidence in me. As I said, I've had a lot of negative experiences with moving in the past and have grown sceptical of all moving companies. We spoke for a while on the phone but I still wasn't ready to commit to a company until speaking with a few more. After speaking to two other movers I decided to call Sunshine State Moving Company, Inc. back. I spoke with Amy again and she had all of my information saved. She gave me a quote of $2,750.00 for the move. I was dreading the end of the call because I figured she would try to up-sell me and wind up jacking up my quote by double. Surprisingly, she didn't try to get more money out of me, she was very polite and friendly as she had been the whole conversation and told me that she would contact me before the move.
My moving day comes. I couldn't believe that the movers actually came on time! The movers were also nice and courteous of my belongings. They were'nt rushing and as far as I know didn't drop anything. I was scheduled to get to my destination before the movers (obviously) and the day and time they were scheduled to come, they arrived. Once again, the movers were very helpful and nice. I live alone and didn't have anyone to help me unpack long story short they took their time to ensure that everything was right where I wanted it.
I hope I don't have to move anytime soon but if I do I would definitely use them again and definitely recommend them.I give them 1 5 out of 5.

Service cost: $2750

Igor
Apr 04, 2013
Local move within Florida

Five out of Five!!

I needed this done fast because of my building regulations and timing for the storage facility. They sent me one guy that did everything quickly and efficiently. Pricing was fair and my furniture was safely transported.   Thank you so much!!   I read some reviews and I couldn't believe that people are so negative. This company was nothing but courteous and professional from the first phone call with the sales person to the completion of the move by one of their guys. I give them two thumbs up and 5 out of 5 stars!

Service cost: $600

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