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the mover will weigh the van on a certified scale before and after
he unloads your shipment. The difference between the two weights is
the net weight of your shipment and is the amount on which the final
charges are based. Companies will offer
estimates to help you approximate moving expenses. Such estimates
can be binding (the mover guarantees the price prior to the move) or
non-binding (the mover estimates the price and provides final
charges after the shipment is weighed). To assist movers in
calculating the cost of your move, show them every item to be moved,
including the contents of your attic, basement and garage. Ask the
mover to explain the estimate in detail, and reach a clear
understanding about the amount of packing and other services you'll
require. Also, be sure you receive a copy of the estimate.
Before packing begins, the mover will make an inventory of
your household goods to be shipped. Since the inventory record is
one of your most important shipping documents, make sure all copies
are legible, and that all items are numbered, listed and described
correctly.
To save on packing charges you may want to pack part of your
belongings yourself. But keep in mind that movers usually will not
accept liability for breakage to owner-packed items, or they may
require that the driver inspect the carton.
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