Couple says moving price doubled when movers arrived

Read the full story here: www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024...
A Tennessee couple who moved to Georgia said their moving bill doubled when the time came for the big move.
SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: bit.ly/3SS3Avs
For more stories check out www.atlantanewsfirst.com/
FOLLOW US for more!
Like Atlanta News First on Facebook: bit.ly/3EcIseI
Follow Atlanta News First on Twitter: bit.ly/3SQcVmV
Follow Atlanta News First Instagram: bit.ly/3rdWMMg
Follow Atlanta News First Tik Tok: bit.ly/3RC8U4p

[@TRS-80Fanclub]

so glad about this report, almost called them this week for a move.

[@jamesbrooks3390]

Same thing happened to me 4 years ago. It’s all a big scam. They held my entire household of furniture ransom until I paid the bill.

[@SOLiDNiTROGENv8]

Same thing happened to me

[@sergiotravel6478]

Next time use United, Mayflower or similar famous companies.

[@jamesbrooks3390]

I thought I was using a reputable company. Their name implied such but there was a small abbreviation I did not notice and the scam was on. The internet makes it damn near impossible to know exactly with whom you are dealing with anymore.

[@cleliaparnell8743]

Same!

[@dangda-ww7de]

@@cleliaparnell8743 They wanted a cheap price, nothing is cheap, all that for just over 2k is not even enough gas to drive that around, that is how they got you.

[@KoolKatK]

Never use this company!

[@tonyrichardson5955]

NEVER!!

[@mhughes1160]

You want a tip ? I’ll give you a tip Stay out of my neighborhood after dark ! Red Fox . LoL 😂

[@tinaforeman4678]

I would be contacting the attorney general about this company. Report them on every site possible.

[@patricknoonan3754]

They should be sued for inconveniencing this couple with extortion changing the price at the last second is so dirty especially to an old couple the judge should fine $ 4,300 and another $ 4,300 penalty

[@vegasmitch1472]

This Seems to be a Typical Story for a lot of Moving companies!!

[@Redspottedbug]

Yup , a mover held my stuff hostage until I paid an extra $400… all of a sudden they wanted more !

[@DoctorTiktoc]

Hopefully they used a credit card and will dispute the charge.

[@betsykeller9096]

Happened to my son and his wife outside of Philly. He calls me up and tells me how much the movers were trying to upcharge him. I told him to say no and walk. The movers lowered their price. I said to say no and walk. I told him I can hire a buddy with a CDL license, and I can pay for the truck and our buddy's hotel and get you there in time and for a lot less. He told the moving company this, and next thing you know, the price was back to pretty close to the original - there were one or two extra items that did require an upcharge, but not a $12,000, $7,000, or $5,000 one. In the end, they didn't get it to the destination on time, but they did get it there. You gotta have a backup plan in cases like this, and we did.

[@davidcelliott]

Cubic square feet? Are they moving things through time and probability?

[@mylamberfeeties875]

Turn them into the better business company. Everyone that used them needs to send in their reports.

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

My daughter chose our movers based on their estimate; however, by the time it was over it cost 3x the estimate. They were Eastern European and held our items for 3 months before delivery. Plus, some items were broken and some stolen. They had stored 3 households in one large truck with no division and only ONE mover. They, or their people who "helped" pack us, took personal items including the only photos of my grandparents in college and dating.

[@EWDDG]

Shysters. Some will triple the price once they have all your things loaded on their trucks.

[@BytenisAmoron]

there's so many dummys in ATL can you blame the moving company. I'll bet they made a lot of MONEY before getting exposed.

[@classapcs]

I drove for a couple big name movers over 30 years ago. This is a trick that gets pulled on customers by agents who represent those companies. The agent would always low bid to get the job, the customer is never clear on all the up-charges. If you have a blacktop driveway, a smart semi driver will not drive on it because the truck can damage it, so you get charged a long carry fee. If you live in an apartment complex that does not allow for semi access, you'll get charged a long carry and a shuttle fee because your possessions need to be shuttled to the semi truck. They will often tell you that the driver will bring packers with him/her which is not true. If a customer wants to be packed professionally, the agent does that in advance of moving day. I could mention so many other tricks that are used, stair carry, extra stop, car haul. Too numerous to mention, but you need to think of everything and have it all in a written legally binding contract.

[@tonyrichardson5955]

ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE

[@w1nda1monn87]

Here's your tip: Look both ways before crossing a street!

[@rrosen7370]

Why is this still happening??

[@waterbottle4782]

Because there are people whom open a fly by night business and when they show up at the customer's home it would be too late for the customer to get a reputable mover on moving day.

[@demetrisrobinson4026]

Crooks 😢✅

[@angiewilder6110]

Wow!!

[@marietaylor5174]

The last time I moved I donated all my furniture and started over! That was over fifteen years ago; I plan to move again, and will do the exact same thing.

[@DRventura333]

Even $2000 was too much for that small house; just crooks and they doubled the price, plus wanted a tip when they had the customers items on the truck! Shame on that company for taking advantage of this elderly couple. Everyone who is moving RESEARCH RESEARCH your moving company and get the full signed contract with ALL charges in writing before they even load your items.

[@johnriesinger]

Thank you for protecting my move. As now we. Know what company not to use. And we will certainly let everyone else know. Thus, he can either change his business practices. Or find somewhere else to do business.

[@arthurbb8937]

Don't they look everything over at your old place and recalculate price before they load up anything? You mean people get tricked into not knowing the price until you get to the new place and then they won't unload until you pay? I'm getting a firm price before you touch anything. Customers have to take some responsibility to avoid getting their junk held "hostage" I've moved a few times and you're not loading any of my junk until I know the total price on both ends.

[@10forthebigguy753]

It was cheaper to throw all my stuff away and buy new stuff

[@CMe-bk5ez]

A tip? Don’t let the door hit cha where the dog should a bit cha. What a rip off!

[@Glowsaphinebaker]

Happened to me with College Hunks movers, the manager is a crook. Don’t use them at all. They did the estimate virtually by phone and then picked up my things as they put it in storage they wanted to double the price

[@ginger6582]

Happened to me. Contract was done . At the destination they wanted more money or would not put the furniture in unless I paid more. It was not doubled but it was more. It's a scam.

[@DrSweat]

News flash! This stuff has been going on for decades!

[@preciousowusu7743]

A tip are you serious.

[@Chi_Chi34]

The same thing happened to me a Year ago. Do not pay zip, until the ENTIRE total price is written. Also, they would damage your property if you try to negotiate with them. If initially there are any questions to price, don't let them into your home. Find another company or another way or just leave the items you can't take with you. I lost over $16,000 and I could have used that money to buy new STUFF!

[@donlye7698]

Precise moving company ?? 😂😂😂 the price was really precise !!

[@ken90004]

THat is a basic bath and switch. I would do the same thing back to them. Have them move me, then right them the check for the original about they quoted, giving them a copy of the email. They have a problem with it, then take me court. We'll see how well that goes for you.

[@philjon]

Taking advantage of the elderly is wrong.🤦🏾‍♂️ I hope for only the worst for that company. Hope it’s the last dollar they make. Karma is real.

[@juvee4079]

Should have used Allied Van lines

[@carolkrone3610]

It would be cheaper to just have Good Will take your furniture and you buy new stuff for your new place.

[@Hikamasagesse]

All moving companies are not to trusted. Once they have your things in their possession they call all the shots and rips off the customer. IFYKYK

[@RolandWartenberg]

Depends. We moved a couple of times and never had such problems. But we did a lot of research in advance, asked friends and colleagues, etc., not trusting Yelp or Google reviews.

[@eprofessio]

In my state your quote comes in writing and non negotiable. No surprises.

[@pattyshobbyworld2851]

awful....

[@eddykhatib2055]

I will never use a moving company again rip-off

[@user-kq4hf8se5b]

Sorry movers, I hate that you wasted your time driving your big gas guzzling trucks to my house. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[@arthurbb8937]

See that's what I'm thinking. Why would anyone wait until you get to the new house to get the final price? Look over my junk and recalculate it right there. Or get lost. Of you need to give yourself enough time to maybe get a new company. I never move on the absolute last day possible. I'll sleep on the couch a few days if I have to.

[@petercook3143]

I dont trust them, I hire one company at one end, by the hour, to load. Then I hire another company at the other end to Unload, they never possess my stuff on their truck, its on my Uhaul or Penske. I did have a crew show up to move into house and started talking smack about costs higher for certain items, I let them keep rambling, they moved the heavy stuff, then booted them and unloaded the rest of it myself.

[@arthurbb8937]

Of course those crooks doubled the price. They know you won't refuse because you have to move that day. Unless you gave yourself a little wiggle room and have a few days to find another company. Then on top of that you tip the crooks. Why wouldn't they keep doing the same thing?

[@sweets6865]

Must have been a broker company 🤔

[@oll1998]

Yeh there are so many disreputable movers... Unfortunately you gotta use one of the big guys who charge a lot, otherwise this can and does happen. Last two moves I did were suddenly upgraded. Shitty situation to be in.

[@juliefitzgerald6042]

Gas prices are rising by the minute.

[@stevetaxpayer6664]

Let me guess, the moving company in question is run by foreigners.

[@terin1862]

Georgia

[@WalterLeeHamptonII]

what a rip off!!!

[@MS-ty8eq]

Would have been cheaper all around if they had sold everything they had and then bought things brand new in Georgia. I don't feel bad for the elderly whatsoever. This couple has more than enough money. They just sold off a house that was probably paid for years ago with land attached so they made a pretty penny.

[@BytenisAmoron]

hahahaha