Question: Hello, We are a family owned full service Moving & Storage company established in 1958. I may have room on a van coming through Missoula the 1st week in June if you would like me to bid. How many cartons do you have along with the piano? Are there any other items not included in your listing? Do you have a target price in mind? Thank you, Randy (5/16/2008)
Response: Randy, Thank you for your interest in helping me out. I believe there to be no more than 15 cartons. Most of them are of small to medium size. Two are large but could be deleted from the shipment if you do not have the room. The piano is a very small upright (console style, not full upright). There are no other items. My target price is $500.00. Please do bid what you think would be a fair price given your your circumstance and I will consider. Your time frame sounds just fine. I am very flexible. Thanks again! Carla (5/16/2008)
Response: Hi Carla, Thank you for the quick response. I probably won't know until 05/31 if there will be room left on van. The cost would be 625.00 including u-ship fee. If you would like me to bid I will put your shipment on my watch list and put in bid as soon as I know there is room for your shipment. Thank you again, Randy (5/16/2008)
Response: Randy, thanks also for your urgency on this. Please do put this on your watch list. I received another bid I may accept within the next 24 hours, but if it falls through I will still be interested. Does your bid include all loading and unloading or will your driver require assistance? Thanks, Carla (5/17/2008)
Response: Good morning Carla, Thanks again for a timely response. We are a full service moving company. Our quote includes the van, equipment and required labor for loading & unloading your shipment. I will add to my watch list, however I hope the current bid you may accept will work out for you, especially if it means an earlier movement ot your items. Have a wonderful day, Randy
(5/17/2008)
Response: Randy, considering that you offer a full service I would rather accept your bid. I don't have urgent time restraints. Do you think it likely that we could get this done by the end of June or is it entirely dependent upon your one upcoming scheduled job? Thanks - Carla (5/17/2008)
Response: Hello & thank you once again for your speedy response. I don't forsee a problem moving your shipment before the end of June as I do have multiple trucks that run the North West lane. I will remitt my bid of $625.00 as soon as I have a cofirmed pickup date. This rate includes basic $.60 per pound coverage on shipment. You can purchase Full value coverage beginning at a minimum of $5,000 covereage for a premium cost of $73.00. I will stay in touch with.
you. Randy (5/17/2008)
Response: Hello, Randy. I'm just checking in with you to let you know that I am still interested in seeing a bid from you when you are ready. If we could try to shoot for Mondays, Fridays, or weekend days for the pickup in Missoula that would be helpful. Thanks again for your interest and I will be looking forward to hearing from you.
Carla (5/23/2008)
Response: Hi Carla, I will enter my bid to load your piano & cartons Sat. 05/31/08 p.m. & deliver Sunday 06/01/08 during the day. Thanks for being patient to find out if I would have the room on this load.
Randy (5/30/2008)
Response: Hello, Randy. After checking with my contacts at both sides, I was unable to make the arrangements on this particular set of dates. As soon as you are aware of a truck moving through the area again could we try to reschedule?
Thanks...Carla (5/30/2008)
Response: Hi Carla, Sorry your scheduling didn't allow us to pick up the piano on this trip. I only have 3 trucks that run into the northwest. The others are midwest & east. I'm not sure when I will have a truck through the area again. I will however keep you on my watch list and try later if the shipment is still there. Randy (5/30/2008)
Question: Hi Carla,
My wife & I will be traveling through Missoula empty toward WY this Sunday p.m. with an enclosed cargo trailer, ramps, dolly, straps & blankets. I've moved several heavy pianos. Is yours on wheels and are there steps and if so at least two more strong backs to help?
Thanks, Matt & Judy (5/22/2008)
Response: Thanks for the interest, Matt. My piano is very small and probably weighs about 250. There would be help in Missoula, but not in Livingston. I am having the items shipped to my mother's home and she is not physically able to help. Also the pathway for the piano into the home is somewhat convoluted so I am not sure this would be very fun or easy for you. Let me know what you think.
Thanks! Carla (5/22/2008)
Question: Thanks for the info. Question # 1. Are there stairs & if so how many? #2. Is the piano on wheels? #3. Some pianos have two hand holds in the back, does this one? #4. Please describe the pathway that is "somewhat convoluted". Width, length, steep, uneven, rocky, entry door sizes, etc?
Doesn't have to be fun or easy, moving pianos never is! : ) We'd like to know as many specifics as possible before bidding. Thanks Again, Matt & Judy (5/22/2008)
Question: iam going to go wait at the Pilot truck stop that looks to be close to yall iam at reserve exit at the gas/fuel stop off the frwy right now 9-9:30 fri and will try to keep ck-x back see if it could happen tonite or first thing in the Morning sat I HAVE A LONG LOADING UHAUL style ramp to wheel it up into truck and a few dollys to and straps and pads/shrink wrap and i load no issue there ..EARL SAT work if it can load/unload sat (5/23/2008)
Response: Thanks for the interest, but it is just not enough notice for me to arrange it. Have a great trip! (5/23/2008)
Response: so sat wouls not work for you either (5/23/2008)
Question: Hi Carla, I haven't forgot about your piano. It will be 05/29-30 until I will know if will have enough space left to move your piano & cartons. If we are able, the pickup would be Sat. 05/31 & delivery 06/01 if that is alright. Thank you for your patience? Randy (5/23/2008)
Response: Sounds perfect. Just let me know as SOON as you know something. The shipment is at my friend's home in Missoula and will be going to my mother's home. I live in Boise and I can't manage to get away and deal with this on my own. So I will need to give both parties as much notice as possible. I will let them know that it MIGHT happen on the dates you mentioned. Thanks again! - Carla (5/23/2008)
Question: We had to postpone our route to MT. Are you still in need of service? If so I will resubmit my bid. Thank you! (5/28/2008)
Response: Hi. I still don't have anything firmed up yet. Please resubmit and we'll see how it goes....Thanks! (5/28/2008)
Response: We'll be in Missoula on Thursday. Please let me know ASAP so I can place my bid. (6/3/2008)
Response: Hello. Thursday will be too soon for me. Please keep watching my shipment. If you can give me one week heads up on any future bids, that would be great. I intend to renew this listing until something works out. Thanks, Carla (6/3/2008)