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Old 08-11-2023, 09:23 PM   #27351
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I also used some Chinese guys the last time I moved locally, cheap quote, paid them cash, give them an $20 pp tip ... they worked hard, no questions. Just don't pick a couple of white guys who need a 15 mins break every hour.
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Sounds like a plan. Ching Chong movers it is.

some of our pieces are quite heavy.. hope these dim sums are able to do it. Does anyone know if they are insured? If they smash my glass staircase I’m gonna be pissed.
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I don't think most Chinese movers are insured - that's the risk you're running for the lower price. You'll need to go full chinawoman on them though if they break your glass staircase.
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Quite a few years ago when I moved, the Chinese movers I hired actually went through the trouble of wrapping up some of my big furniture with bubble wrap, and then further wrapping those mover-sized cling wraps around to secure everything in place. I was actually surprised.

Still, they ended up scuffing up like 2 of my walls at the new place. I didn't / can't complain cuz I know that if I were to do the moving myself, I would have caused a lot more damage at both the old and new places. If the move was done with a proper western company, I suppose I can probably ask for some sort of compensation?
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^it's still hit or miss. I was crossing South Granville street one day and there was a western moving company truck that turned left to go up the hill. Heard this big shattering sound as it was turning and the driver let out a big and long

I helped a friend move and we already pre-packed and pre-wrapped as much as we could. The movers still had trouble with the big pieces by scratching up floors and walls at his new place, and gave my friend attitude when he hawked over them afterwards. The head office charged him for packing materials (which he provided) and tried to nickel and dime him despite the workers creating damage.

Finding good movers is hard - probably best to do as much of it yourself as you can and only leave the big pieces for the movers.

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I used some chinese guys, 3 guys 150/hour done in 3 hours for my move. Faster then i thought but their damn truck was small..luckily i moved a lot of stuff in a pods container
Yeah I got a company of Chinese people, I Move You

https://www.i-move-you.com/

Very happy with them, wrapped stuff up real well, hard working and didn't complain even moving in mid November rain.

You can also borrow moving boxes for a deposit that you can return if undamaged.

Tippedike $20 or $25 pp on top of that

If you're really baller you can hire them to pre pack and unpack all your shit too
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I Move You ...how can you tell that's a Chinese moving company ROTL
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Well there's also a Western run moving company locally called You Move Me which seems quite established, they have signs and radio commercials and stuff, but also very expensive.

I thought their name was more a rip off of that haha

https://youmoveme.com/location/profe...couver-movers/
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I saw these Japanese guys moving someone into my building the other day, everything wrapped super well in protective wrap and organized so nicely. I actually went up to one of them and asked for a business card.

https://www.tnmmovers.com/

Tokyo Ninja movers! haha
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I've used Metro Van Movers https://metrovanmovers.com) a couple times and they've been pretty professional but my wife felt they were slow which is what my wife thinks of all movers - I would have used them again. Guys were polite and took good care of things.

Also used Crown Mountain (https://www.crownmountainmovers.com) for my last move and they were fine as well though they underestimated how much stuff needed to be moved and needed to call in help (they never did an onsite estimate). Crew was mostly young guys with a couple vets who directed the work. Very polite, only broke 1 thing (and we had a lot of things).

If you want all business pros that have little in bedside manners then Zero Gravity movers is worth a look. They are not the most cheerful but they work very fast, don't charge much, and know what they are doing. My wife would hate them b/c they are not very friendly (think Eastern European stereotypes) but they get shit done. 2movers.ca (Zero Gravity Movers) Local moving YVR Richmond BC Metro Vancouver BC GVRD
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I saw these Japanese guys moving someone into my building the other day, everything wrapped super well in protective wrap and organized so nicely. I actually went up to one of them and asked for a business card.

https://www.tnmmovers.com/

Tokyo Ninja movers! haha
Pretty sure I saw these guys helping a neighbour move the other week. Thought it was weird when one of them did a backflip off the back of the truck while holding a pillow over his shoulder.

I had some uninsured chinese movers help me move during COVID, $200 after tip for a 800sq ft move, those prices are probably long gone lol.
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Pretty sure I saw these guys helping a neighbour move the other week. Thought it was weird when one of them did a backflip off the back of the truck while holding a pillow over his shoulder.

I had some uninsured chinese movers help me move during COVID, $200 after tip for a 800sq ft move, those prices are probably long gone lol.
Gawd that’s really quite affordable.
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Buy lots of Ram boards to protect your floor and stairs.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ram...ion/1001063958
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Buy lots of Ram boards to protect your floor and stairs.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ram...ion/1001063958

you would think movers would be taking care of that like that paolo video but nope.



most if not all movers r careless bunch of fucks
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most if not all movers r careless bunch of fucks
That's like everyone in an underappreciated underpaid job lol.
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I paid the cheapest price possible and they scratched my floors and dented my walls?!?!?! How dare they!!!
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It's hard to gauge which moving companies are reasonable since most people don't use them often. Google will only serve up those who are good with SEO, and there's no comparison site to shop moving companies and find a reputable one.

In my case, I minimized the risk of damage as much as possible, picked a moving company, and crossed my fingers. The company I chose sounded professional up until the people showed up at the door. I suspected they were contracted from the company I called, and confirmed that was the case when the movers themselves mentioned the wrong moving company they were representing lol.
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I worked at uhaul a decade ago

One time a moving "company" rented a truck in the AM, returned it in the PM.
4 or 3 dudes, one being the owner or boss.

When the truck was returned, I could hear guys arguing outside, "well the customer did not pay me, so how can I pay you guys!?!"
I proceed to look over, and about 20 seconds later, the three guys are shit kicking the boss on the ground.
I got my popcorn out, meanwhile my manager is running out de escalating the situation.

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Has people swapped motors or tires off of uhauls
I also see those videos who bait people into stealing shit from the uhaul then you lock them in and the floor is lubed and they go on joy rides
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Dem movers are strong. I wouldn’t wanna get in a fight with a mover who lifts shit for a living.

I moved a few 65L bins last week and I was already bitching about back pain. The wife called me a cunt.
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I’ve never used movers but I would assume their reviews track exactly as home insurance providers do

People have bad experiences based on high expectations and leave scathing reviews after going with a cheaper option
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I moved a few 65L bins last week and I was already bitching about back pain. The wife called me a cunt.
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Sounds a bit like the pot calling the kettle black there
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