International moving quote and payment practise
Jul 10th 2013, 6:34 pm
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International moving quote and payment practise
Hello,
We have an offer on moving our belongings from Lyon, France to WA, US , plus disposal of unwanted furniture in the amount of €4995.00, this for a 10foot container. 30%payment due by check or bank transfer on the day we sign our booking contract and 70% on the of moving. Is the pricing close to known cost for such a move and payment method terms typical?
The reason I am asking it seemed quite a bit chaper than other companies and the US partner company had questionable reviews, so I am a bit nervous entering a scam. Is there a way to protect me or something I could asked for that would be a clear red flag if they don’t have it?
I live in the UK at the moment and are doing everything using the Internet.
Thank you so much for your help! Angelika
We have an offer on moving our belongings from Lyon, France to WA, US , plus disposal of unwanted furniture in the amount of €4995.00, this for a 10foot container. 30%payment due by check or bank transfer on the day we sign our booking contract and 70% on the of moving. Is the pricing close to known cost for such a move and payment method terms typical?
The reason I am asking it seemed quite a bit chaper than other companies and the US partner company had questionable reviews, so I am a bit nervous entering a scam. Is there a way to protect me or something I could asked for that would be a clear red flag if they don’t have it?
I live in the UK at the moment and are doing everything using the Internet.
Thank you so much for your help! Angelika
Jul 22nd 2013, 2:40 pm
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Re: International moving quote and payment practise
Originally Posted by GeliDee
Hello,
We have an offer on moving our belongings from Lyon, France to WA, US , plus disposal of unwanted furniture in the amount of €4995.00, this for a 10foot container. 30%payment due by check or bank transfer on the day we sign our booking contract and 70% on the of moving. Is the pricing close to known cost for such a move and payment method terms typical?
The reason I am asking it seemed quite a bit chaper than other companies and the US partner company had questionable reviews, so I am a bit nervous entering a scam. Is there a way to protect me or something I could asked for that would be a clear red flag if they don’t have it?
I live in the UK at the moment and are doing everything using the Internet.
Thank you so much for your help! Angelika
We have an offer on moving our belongings from Lyon, France to WA, US , plus disposal of unwanted furniture in the amount of €4995.00, this for a 10foot container. 30%payment due by check or bank transfer on the day we sign our booking contract and 70% on the of moving. Is the pricing close to known cost for such a move and payment method terms typical?
The reason I am asking it seemed quite a bit chaper than other companies and the US partner company had questionable reviews, so I am a bit nervous entering a scam. Is there a way to protect me or something I could asked for that would be a clear red flag if they don’t have it?
I live in the UK at the moment and are doing everything using the Internet.
Thank you so much for your help! Angelika
Is this a UK based company you've got a quote from or a local french company?
the payment procedure is different to how most UK companies operate but this is probably different in France. I would always recommend moving with a FIDI FAIM accredited mover.
If you want to send me a private message with the name of the agent and their destination agent I can tell you if i'm aware of anything that should give you confidence in your selection or where you can find more information?
