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Six to Eight Weeks Before Moving Day
Working With the Mover:
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Call your Mayflower
agent. Set a date for the agent to visually survey your home and prepare an estimate.
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If your company
is paying for your move, refer to their moving policy to determine the services
the mover will be authorized to perform.
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Do you want to
do any of the packing -- or will you have it done by our experienced packers? Your
agent will be happy to discuss packing services with you.
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Show the agent
everything that is going to be moved.
Any items you fail to disclose or that are added later
to the shipment will increase the cost, even if you have been given a binding estimate.
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Read the
"Your Rights and Responsibilities Manual" to make certain that
you fully understand the extent of the carrier's liability.
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Sign the Estimate/Order
for Service after you are sure you have a clear understanding of each section. If
you have any questions, ask your agent to explain.
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Keep the phone
number and name of a your salesperson or move coordinator handy.
Four to
Six Weeks Before Moving Day
Places to Notify:
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Notify the post
office that you are moving. An online Change of Address form is available on the
United States Postal Service Web site.
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Prepare a list
of friends, relatives, business firms and others who should be notified of your
move. The following checklist will be helpful:
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Miscellaneous:
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Have a "garage
sale" or use an online auction service to dispose of unwanted items. Ask your agent
for a copy of our "Let a Garage Sale Lighten the Load" booklet.
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Donate unwanted
clothing or household goods to charitable organizations. Obtain receipts showing
the items' approximate value for possible tax deductions.
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Begin to use up
supplies of canned goods, frozen foods and other household items. Buy only what
will be used before moving.
Two to
Three Weeks Before Moving Day
Working With the
Mover:
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Notify
your agent if you add or subtract items from your planned move or if there are any
changes in dates. Be sure to supply your agent with destination address and phone
numbers where you can be reached.
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Confirm any extra
stops required to pick up or deliver goods to a location other than the main pickup
or delivery points.
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If your car is
being moved, be prepared to drive it to a suitable loading site. Also be prepared
to pick up your car at a suitable destination location.
Preparing the Family:
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Take the family
for a farewell visit to some of the places that hold happy memories.
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Have a going-away
party for the children and their friends.
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Have some fun for
yourself...an open house or an informal dinner or barbecue. Keep it simple.
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Make family travel
plans. Reserve hotel rooms and airline tickets as needed.
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If driving, have
your car serviced for the trip (check tires, brakes and windshield wipers, fluids,
belts, etc.)
Preparing Household
Items:
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Federal law requires
that you dispose of flammables such as fireworks, cleaning fluids, matches, acids,
chemistry sets, aerosol cans, ammunition, and poisons such as weed killer. Drain
fuel from your power mower and other machinery. Discard partly used cans of oil,
paint, thinner, bleach, or any other substances that may be flammable or combustible
or those stored in containers that may leak. Please read the complete list of
non-allowables.
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Discard propane
tanks which are used for barbecue grills.
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Set an appointment
with a service technician to prepare your major appliances for shipment ?or have
your agent send someone out who is authorized to perform this service.
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Set a date for
having utilities disconnected. If possible, plan to keep utilities in service through
moving day.
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Have rugs and draperies
cleaned. Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.
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Obtain a written
appraisal of antique items to verify value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques
(and fine wood furniture) before moving because some products might soften the wood,
making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.
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Do not clean your
upholstered furniture before moving. Moisture could cause mold if furniture must
be placed in storage. Ask your agent for a copy of our "If There Are Antiques
in Your Move... " booklet.
One to
Two Weeks Before Moving Day
Pet and Plants
Other Important
Details:
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Collect all items
that are being cleaned, stored or repaired (clothing, furs, shoes, watches, etc.).
Empty your locker at the club, bowling alley or gym.
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Return library
books and anything borrowed from friends or neighbors, and collect things you may
have loaned.
Day Before
Moving Day
Working With the
Packers
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Point out to the
packers any extra-fragile items needing special attention. Mark appropriately any
items you do not want packed or moved, as well as cartons you will want first when
the van arrives at destination.
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If you are doing
your own packing, make sure everything is ready to go before moving day. Upon arrival,
the van operator will check to see if boxes have been properly packed.
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Collect things
you definitely want packed together, such as children's toys, and place in separate
groups.
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Unplug all electronic
appliances 24 hours in advance of a move, except plasma televisions, so that they
will be at room temperature on moving day. This includes home computers, stereos,
and audio/video equipment. Ask your agent for a copy of our "If There's a Home Computer
in Your Move... " booklet
Last Minute Details:
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Check closets,
cabinets, and storage lockers for any articles overlooked.
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Be on hand when
the service representative arrives to prepare your appliances for shipment.
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It is your responsibility
to see that all mechanical and electrical equipment is properly serviced for shipping
prior to the arrival of the moving van at your expense. If you have failed to have
an article serviced, the van operator may load and haul it but will mark the inventory
sheet "Not Serviced."
Moving
Day
Working With the
Mover:
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It is your responsibility
to see that all of your goods are loaded, so remain on the premises until loading
is complete. After making a final tour of the house, check and sign the inventory.
Get your copy from the van operator and keep it.
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Approve and sign
the
Bill of Lading/Freight Bill. It states the terms and conditions under which your goods
are moved and is also your receipt for the shipment. Be sure to complete and sign
the declared valuation statement.
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Complete and sign
the
High-Value Inventory form, whether or not items of extraordinary value are included
in the shipment. You also need to sign and date the "Extraordinary (Unusual) Value
Article Declaration" box on the Bill of Lading, if applicable to your shipment.
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Make sure the van
operator has the exact destination address. Be sure to let the van operator know
how you can be reached, including phone numbers, pending the arrival of your household
goods.
Last-Minute Details:
Leave your phone
connected throughout moving day. After the van leaves and you finish last-minute
calls, be sure to pack the phone in one of your suitcases.
Take a Last Look
Around:
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Water shut off?
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Furnace and air
conditioner shut off?
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Light switches
turned off?
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All utilities arranged
for disconnection?
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Windows shut and
locked?
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Old house keys
surrendered?
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Have you left anything?
Delivery
Day
Working With the
Mover:
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Be on hand to accept
delivery. If you cannot be there personally, be sure you authorize an adult to be
your representative to accept delivery and pay the charges for you.
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On the day of delivery,
the van operator will attempt to contact you by phone and/or will make an appearance
at residence if he is unable to reach you. If you are unable to accept delivery
of your shipment within the free waiting time (i.e., two hours) after notification
of arrival at destination, you may request waiting time until delivery can be made.
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Check your household
goods as they are unloaded. If there is a change in the condition of the property
from that noted on the inventory at the time of loading or if any items are missing,
note discrepancies on the van operator's copy of the inventory sheet. By signing
the inventory sheet, you are acknowledging receipt of all items listed. Personally
report any loss or damage to your salesperson or move coordinator.
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When unloading,
each piece of furniture will be placed as you direct, including the laying of rugs
and setting up any beds disassembled at origin. However, mattresses will not be
unpacked, and appliances and/or fixtures will NOT be installed. At your request
and at an additional charge, your salesperson or move coordinator can arrange for
this service. The mover is not obligated to rearrange your furniture.
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Place a floor plan
of your new home by the entrance, which the movers can use to determine where each
piece of furniture should go.
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Keep all documents
pertaining to your move in a safe place. You will need them for verification of
moving expenses when you file your federal income tax returns.
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To prevent possible
damage, television sets, other electronic equipment and major appliances should
not be used for 24 hours after delivery, allowing them time to adjust to room temperature.
One Week
After Move
Settling In:
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Check with your
new post office for any mail being held and ask for delivery to start.
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Check state (and
local) requirements for auto registration and a driver's license.
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You may want to
select an attorney to discuss laws that pertain to your destination state, county,
and/or city. Be sure to cover such matters as wills, transfers of property and investments,
insurance regulations, inheritance laws, taxes, etc. Most laws affect a family as
soon as residence in the new state and city is established.
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