Movers from USA(Boston) to Canada(Toronto)?
any moving supply recommendations?
Question:
Anyone with experience using movers to move household good from US to Canada, more specifically from Boston to Toronto? Any recommendations on which movers to use/which to avoid? Also, what's the customs procedure using movers? I have a list of goods to follow that was attested by Canadian customs when I landed last month...
Answer:
_I don't know why you are asking people in Canada about something that
actually happens in Boston! Just take the Boston's Yellow Pages and look for
all the movers that are willing to take your staff over the border to
Toronto. They will be able to ask all the questions you might have.
_What you should do is check on the internet for any movers in your area
and for international movers as well. A lot of websites will ask you for
your list of inventory that you are moving and will forward your list to
many companies. These companies will then call you and give you an
estimated quote. However, you should be aware that many companies will
charge by cubic feet or by weight. In my opinion, it's a lot cheaper by
cubic feet. If you're moving a lot of furniture, you should have someone
come in your house and do a free in home survey. They will be able to
give you an accurate estimate of the size of your inventory. But note
that you don't have to go with the company who did this in home
survey....this is free. And you should really call around. I've had
estimates from $4400 to $1500 from a range of companies.
Many of these companies also compete against one another, so you can
forward them emailed quotes and they will usually beat the price. I've
decided to go with International Vanlines 1-800-336-9894 as they have
offered me the most competetive quote and are a member of the Better
Business Bureau. I spoke to one of their representatives by the name of
Ben who has been very helpful.
Also, if you're looking for boxes for your move. Don't buy them....it's
a waste of money. A lot of stores give them away for free because they
have to recycle or discard them anyways. I got all of mine from Staples
but I know that Office Depot and Walmart give them away as well for free
usually in the mornings. Just go to customer service or call them and
they'll let you know.
_here are two options ...
1 - buy used boxes from a mover, or a moving supply house - they are
usually half the price of new boxes, or even less.
2 - buy new boxes from a box supplier. They are often different in size
from a movers box, but if you get lots of boxes of consistent sizes, it
works well.
3 - Some of the building supply houses like Home Depot have one or two
different size boxes for sale, along with tape etc.
Definitely buy "china barrels" for china ... which are usually heavier
weight cardboard, or double walled ... way better protection for china.
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