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Mary said:
on November 15, 2007 02:46 PM ET
edited on February 4, 2009 12:13 PM ET

Does anyone have a recommendation on movers and temporary storage? 

 
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AxsmithLaw
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AxsmithLaw said:
on April 13, 2009 01:39 PM ET

 Bekins Moving Company is the best that I've used so far.  They can pack everything up and store it for you, too.

 

Christine Axsmith, Esq.

Axsmith.net


Mary
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Mary replied to john's Post #2 :
on December 10, 2007 09:35 AM ET
edited on December 17, 2007 11:13 AM ET

Thanks for the reply.  Unfortunately, I went with Safeway Van Lines and did not have a good experience.  I thought I would be ok as it was recommended by my realtor and I happened to work years ago with the GM who answered the phone.  Oh well...


john
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john said:
on December 9, 2007 10:43 PM ET
edited on December 17, 2007 11:13 AM ET

Last move my friend recommended a group of marines who do it on the weekend. They came with a pickup and a trailer and were able to move all my things in one trip. They only charge $35/hour with a 3 hour minimum. For two it was only $210 for those three hours. Being they included the truck and trailer it was a steal.

They are not professional movers though. No insurance I imagine luckly my stuff isn't that nice.

 


Amy
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Amy said:
on November 16, 2007 08:26 AM ET
edited on December 17, 2007 11:13 AM ET

Mary, I used Two Guys and a Truck (not to be confused with Two Men and a Truck) to move from Arlington to Alexandria. I'm happy to say it was a relatively painless experience! I've also seen their moving trucks on Extreme Home Makeover, so it's nice to know they have a conscience, too :-)

As for storage, I rented a climate-controlled unit at the Public Storage facility in McLean (the most cost effective after much searching). The facility was a subculture unto itself... I had to sign a waiver that I would not throw any parties or serve any food out of my unit. Given that it had no windows and a bare bulb hanging from the ceiling, the notion of "entertaining" had never crossed my mind...