The Move

I can't say enough good things about MovingScam.com. If you're planning a move -- even a short local move-- and using any shipping, packing, transit or moving company you must read this site first. There's so much to be wary of. I naively thought if you go with a nationally recognized brand name mover you'd be safe. Not necessarily. The big nationals all rely on local independent agents in each city. So if your buddy in Houston had great success with Mayflower moving to Reno, that doesn't mean your Mayflower agent in Atlanta will be similar.

The site has tons of great info. Like a black list of shady movers who might "lose" your stuff and offer you only 60 cents a pound replacement cost (insurance). Be sure to read the forums section.