August 30, 2006 - Moving Truck Rentals
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Larry Cragun posted a hilarious moving experience on his "Real Estate Undressed" blog. It wouldn't be so funny if it weren't for the fact I have experienced several similar experiences. Professional movers are no more professional, in fact they may be less so, than I am. In all the moves we have done ourselves, we have not broken anything including the antique mirror without a wood backing.
Larry neglected to bare a few other lesser known facts about moving. We had the pleasure of helping our friends move back from Kentuckiana (the southern portion of Indiana just across the border from Kentucky). Being prepared and organized people, they called ahead to U Haul to reserve a truck for moving day. There were a limited number of the big trucks available so a reservation was imperative.
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Early on moving day, the men went to get the U Haul truck. Too quickly they returned without spare wheels. Early arrival was moot. The men were informed that no truck was available and probably would not be availabe that day! It seems the fine print on the contract states that there is no guarantee that a truck will be available. The reservation only applies if a truck is available. Pray tell, what is the use of a reservation then? Needless to say we were frantic to find another rental. Traveling a little further afield produced a less convenient but quite servicable big truck. The moving plan contined.
It was a good lesson for all of us. Read the fine print on the contract if it's new to you! Not every reservation guarantees a spot!
(c) Bonnie Erickson 2006
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