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Comment by Anti M on July 30, 2010 at 8:54am

>>>> the movers took things they weren't supposed to and missed a lot of stuff.

Yes, that's when the off limits room works. Bathroom is good. I put an X of tape across the door and a sign "Do Not Pack Room". You can still duck in, but only the complete idiots go in. Lock your purse and valuables in the car to be double sure. Now and then you get a shifty mover. Usually not, but better safe. Unless your car is in danger.

I never put anything in boxes beforehand, just made sure everything was in the right room to be packed together. I made sure all the cupboards were open, and closets. Up to you to do the final walk through an dmake sure nothing was left behind.

Easier to pack out an entire house or apartment than from a parent's place where only certain items go.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 29, 2010 at 8:35pm

That's so great! You're going to like Tucson, the U of A campus is beautiful and the city has a very charming side. Plus Sabino Canyon for hiking, Mt Lemmon for snow, and you're not too far from San Diego when you need the beach. Enjoy the drive and your adventure, can't wait to hear about it Whitney!

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on July 28, 2010 at 12:03am

Ok, I'm sorry i've been so absent we've been packing and buying and loading and stressing and saying good byes and 3 family parties. Its been crazy tomorrow we pack up the trailer and leave with Brady's mom and dad and the hired cousin who is the muscle. See you in a few! Ah so excited!!!

Comment by Anti M on July 26, 2010 at 12:54pm

I love "the potential disaster of bottled condiments". Moving hint: ziploc bags are your best friends. Space bag come in a close second for clothing and quilts.

I have so many, many stories. Have to thank my dad and the Navy for that. he just passed away last Tues/Wed, peacefully in his sleep, his cats at his side. He was 87 and I am glad he went the way he desired. Tomorrow is his memorial.

Comment by Anti M on July 26, 2010 at 11:23am

Given the amount of HHG the Navy moves each year, there is surprisingly little theft, loss and damage. There is feedback on the movers and slackers lose their government contracts.

My experiences over a Lifetime:

1. Mom said she lost a few boxes and a table from "deep storage" in the early 60s. Accountability is better now.

2. My books (maybe our? six?) on Diego Garcia. No worries there, no dependents.

3. My friend pissed off her movers, they then quit being careful. (she refused to give them the food out of her cupboards) Packed her bike on top of her marble vanity without padding, which gouged the stone. Her claim forms went to her mom's house and her mom never sent them along. (She has a knack for creating issues, LOL, love her, but her drama follows her).

4. My spice jar disaster could have been avoided if I'd set them on the counter out of the rack. Not my fault, but could have been avboided.

5. My doll house was damaged from being shipped on its side. I could have insisted on a custom made box.

Most issues can be avoided if you work with the movers, treat them with respect, and watch them like hawks. Stay on top of your paperwork. Don't delay filing claims.

Best movers ever: in Japan. They literally wore white gloves to move my furniture. Had to cart is down crooked steps from the neighborhood down a long and narrow sidewalk to the truck. I didn't have to watch them much. There was a Master Packer who supervised the young men, he packed the fragile items himself, and constructed the custom dollhouse box. Way cool!

Comment by Anti M on July 26, 2010 at 11:02am

I know you have a limited window to file a claim, 70 days or so. Full replacement value means you are supposed to dispose of the damaged item (the insurance co. might ask for it), and you submit the receipt for the item you bought to replace it. I can't remember the details now, I think I had to locate a replacement and the value, and then get a check for the value. Been a while and I haven't thought about it for years. Is there potential for abuse? Yes, which is why I think the rules may have changed.

BTW, I'm laughing over "shabby sheik". That's the guy in Saudi who offered to buy me from my father. "Shabby chic" is the decorating style. I don't know if you did it on purpose or not, but you've put a funny image in my head for the rest of the day! And yes, dad had an offer of $20,000 for me in 1979. I was quite valuable then!

Comment by Anti M on July 26, 2010 at 9:15am

LOL, Smoke, your leaky sedan should be fine, trailers are big ole targets. I strongly recommend getting it serviced and checked before you hit the road. Get a Triple A membership. The free towing is worth it, and you will have road service the entire trip if you need it.

I hesitate to give details on full replacement value, because the rules change.

Comment by Janie - ProudSailorWife on July 26, 2010 at 7:35am

move.mil will only work on older Internet Explorer. I had a time and a half with it when we moved in April. I called the help line and they said all of my programs were to new to run it. I had to download something older then IE 8. It wouldn't let me click on anything either with IE8.

Comment by Chelsea-NAVYWIFE on July 25, 2010 at 11:11pm

Has anyone been able to use the Move.mil website to schedule a move?! It wont lemme click on anything and that is what they told us to do

Comment by Anti M on July 25, 2010 at 11:06pm

It is rare for them to lose a whole shipment. The moving companies don't like to lose anything, they can't afford the insurance. Does stuff disappear, or a crate? Now and then. I lost books in Diego Garcia, but that was a special situation with the custom agents. I couldn't be there when the shipment was sealed. But you will be!!!

Photo everything, and all sides of the furniture in case of damage. Getting paid for damages is a little hard as you have to "prove: replacement value. I've only have one set of spice jars broken. She lifted up the rack to pack it instead of packing each jar. I couldn't stop her before she flipped it over and dropped half the jars. I had to go to the Lennox outlet in Vegas to replace it!!!

Moving things yourself if they are important is the best idea! You're good! When you park at a motel. back your truck or trailer up against something so thieves can't cut the lock and empty your trailer. Happened to a couple passing through Utah. The community pitched in and replaced as much as possible. Nice, huh?

If you have ANY receipts at all, hand carry them.

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