Question: I can pickup/deliver all your shipment for 3250.00.But need to know asap please.I will be dropping off a load near your pickup a week from friday.Please let me know your thoughts.Thank you,Tim (3/25/2009)
Response: Price sounds fair, so I hope you are still interested, but pickup date needs to be a little closer, to dates that I listed. (3/25/2009)
Response: Ican pick between the 3rd and the 6th.Sorry i cant pickup any later.Let me know if this works for you.Waiting for your reply.thank you,Tim (3/25/2009)
Response: Were you going to ship the car inside your trailer? I know that my vehicle would be ready to ship, but what about price to ship just the car?
My Houshold goods won't be ready for ship til May (3/25/2009)
Question: We are licensed by the government to move households interstate and have a proven track record of doing whatever it takes to keep the customer happy. Visit our profile by clicking on our screen name “SAGindustries” where you can view our licensing credentials, other jobs we have completed, and feedback given by past Uship customers. We transport cargo in a 42ft enclosed trailer w/ lighting, climate control, and alarm system. We pad, protect, and shrink wrap before loading, driving, and unloading the cargo. We insure to full value at no additional charge. We are able to move your household goods and your automobile all within one enclosed trailer, if helpful. Household moves are major events in a customer’s life, each move is unique and therefore requires careful planning and care, we do not bid until we have had a chance to discuss these important details of the move with the customer. Would you like correspond to discern if we would be a good fit for your job? ~SAG Industries Inc~ (3/30/2009)
Response: I am very interested in having vehicle and goods inside one trailer. What is cost if my vehicle and goods take up entire trailer? (4/3/2009)
Response: Your car would not be pulled behind any moving truck if you hire our company. We would move your household goods and your vehicle all inside one fully enclosed 42ft trailer. We will not be the cheapest bid on Uship, but like anything in life, you get what you pay for. We hold the appropriate licensing and insurance to perform your job and our credentials can be validated on our Uship profile after clicking on our screen name "SAGindustries" and then our MC number. We will be sending another message immediately following this one giving more information on the exact services we perform along with a question on the load date. We will specify our bid once we hear back from you and obtain the neccessary details pertaining to this job. Thank you for your time.~SAG Industries Inc~ (4/4/2009)
Response: Here are details:
I prefer pickup May 13th-16th. Can you guarantee that window?
Delivery dates-very flexible.
The vehicle to be loaded takes up approx 18 feet in length. Vanlines have packed goods above it, but I don't mind if the goods are infront and/or behind it, but then I just might take up the entire 42 feet of length.
What is the price based on filling ENTIRE trailer?
With car and all space occupied will I be over weight?
What is weight capacity of trailer?
Is this a price guarantee?
The goods will be picked up in Buffalo Ny and shipped to Aledo Texas (West of Fort Worth).
50% of the household goods need to continue on to Austin TX, but PRICE THIS ADD-ON SEPERATELY. No problem if you cannot do that, I'll just get a Uhaul for that.
(4/4/2009)
Response: Hello again. Our company can accommodate you on your load date preference and we are able to deliver 1/2 the household goods in the Ft Worth area and the remaining in the Austin area. However, we will need someone to separate or tag the items ahead of time so our laborers can pack the Ft worth items last to the rear of the trailer separate from the Austin area items. The vehicle would go in the middle of the trailer. We are experienced at handling mixed loads as on occasion other customers have requested us to drop items at a storage facility and the remaining items at a residence--as long as the items are somehow tagged to insure that our laborers have a system of what goes where, than it works out well. The weight limit w/ our trailer would be 15k-18k lbs of cargo weight (vehicle + HH goods). We are only registered to scale up to 48,000lbs at weigh stations. The Ft Worth delivery alone would be $3200 and both drops add $500-we are not the cheapest on Uship but we do it right!~SAG (4/5/2009)
Response: So, to be on the safe side, if I relist my shipment at 15,000 lbs, and 42 foot long. then will you return a bid for $3200 (Buffalo to Ft Worth)? This way I have a fixed price even if I go a little over in the space that I take up, but I don't think I'll be near that amount in weight. (4/6/2009)
Response: Yes this would be fine with our company. Let us know when you come to the point where you are ready to choose whom you will hire and when you are ready to actually accept a bid, we will give an official bid at that time. (Note: The trailer is 42 ft in length but has only 37 ft of lower floor and 3 ft of upper floor for a total of 40 ft. The remaining 2 ft is a generator platform and is not available for cargo. The trailer will hold 1900 cubic feet of cargo. This is what our bid amount would guarantee. However, we do have other cargo available on the pulling truck flat bed that is unenclosed 4ftx 8ft if additional space is needed.)
Thanks,
Management ~SAG Industries Inc~ (4/6/2009)
Response: I'm liking everything that I hear & reviewed, a couple more questions:
So what happens if there is any damage to the vehicle or goods?
For pricing I think we are good and should assume my goods take the entire space, but lets say that 25 percent of the truck is empty, then will you have kept an open-eye on other peoples last minute bids that can fill the area and slightly reduce my price? As I mentioned, Delivery is very flexible as long as pickup is on time. Just wondering if there is anything we can do to save a little money. (4/7/2009)
Response: Our bid price cannot be changed as we are mandated by federal tariff laws. We have to bid according to the information given by you in place of visual inspection and measurement. Our tariff requires us to figure estimates based on mileage and on cubic feet of space--in this case you were given a bid of $1050 based in the 1400 miles plus $2150 for 1400 cubic ft of trailer space (which is 500 cubic feet under our maximum trailer capacity). We always leave a cushion because everyone on Uship we have ever contracted with has always had more than they disclosed in e-mail or on their published Uship inventory. We no not bill extra for overage, meaning the bill will not exceed the $3200 even if you take up more than 1400 cubic feet of space, but we also do not and cannot reduce the bill due to household goods tariff laws. Your vehicle and household goods are insured up to $75,000 at no additional cost to you for damage due to collision, fire, flood, vandalism, and theft. Thanks, SAG (4/7/2009)
Response: Please list you bid and confirm that May 14th is a guaranteed load date. I've already booked round-trip airline to the pick-up location accordingly.
How many days in advance are you in the area to drop off boxes, packing matls?
When do I see hardcopy of contract and insurance coverage?
I don't expect any accidents during the move, but would like to know if contract explains procedure for resolving any damages? (4/8/2009)
Response: We would have a driver arrive in your area the afternoon before the load date of May 14th (the 13th) to cover and plastic wrap ("prep") the furniture and other non-box items-- expect this to take several hours. Then, the following morning (approx 10am) two other men would arrive under the management of the driver to bring all items out of the residence to the trailer, where the driver would position items properly in order to accommodate the vehicle. The “prep” day usually takes 6-8 hours, the loading day 4-6 hours, and the unload day 3-6 hours, depending on the amount reassembly work. We request 5 days' transit time for safety reasons, but may arrive earlier. In case of earlier arrival you will be given a previous day’s notice before anyone shows up at the destination to unload. Two men would unload under the supervision of the driver, the driver would remain longer to clean up and reassemble, if necessary. Accident policy and access to packing material addressed in next e-mail. ~SAG~ (4/8/2009)
Response: This sounds reasonable. (4/9/2009)
Question: The last thing you want to think about is whether you made the right choice in moving companies. With All In The Family Moving & Storage professional movers, serving Nationwide, you can breathe a little easier knowing that we will treat your belongings with the same care we would treat our own.
Our licensed moving specialists will provide you a written estimate of the cost of your move and we pride ourselves on punctuality. That means we’ll begin loading when we say we’re going to and you belongings will be delivered on time and in good condition.
Would love to help you with your relocation. Heading to tx. mid may would work fine in my 42 box trailor I've been doing household for years and years to come. around $2,300 because i have some stuff already booked If interested please respond ,Thanks kindly joe
(4/7/2009)
Response: In regards to the vehicle mentioned in the listing, how does that fit in/on trailer? (4/7/2009)
Response: The car i have split ramps and i drive it onto my trailer. Strap it down secure it down then deck bars and plywood above it, so i can stack on top of it. Long as all you have is eighteen feet of household We're good to go. Its funny how you listed your CARGO. I like the idea. Yes, Iv'e loaded cars many times before last week as well 2008lexus to minnesota.Thanks, kindly joe (4/8/2009)
Response: No problem if the inside of your truck is not as tall as say a Mayflower, if not then will need some floor space, so what are the dimensions that you are quoting (length x width x height)? (4/8/2009)
Response: All of us van lines have the exact household trailor..Not saying names 42" 48" or 53" is the only diffrance in length..thanks, joe (4/8/2009)
Response: Is your bid based on 1400 cubic feet, if not then how many cubic feet? (4/8/2009)
Question: PACKING MATERIALS: We buy packing supplies from Lowes, i.e., bubble pack, stretch plastic, etc. Keep in mind that we do not box items and ask that any items you desire boxed be boxed prior to our arrival. Also, keep in mind that we will cover and protect all items that are not appropriate for boxes such as furniture with our own supplies the day prior to the loading, therefore no need to transfer those materials to you. However, anything that you require for items that will be boxed such as boxes, paper, tape, etc, we can arrange delivery on any day you specify. ACCIDENT POLICY: Before we load we would furnish you with a host of documents by e-mail (approx. 70 pages) that cover our arbitration policy, consumer protection policies, and other documents we are mandated by federal regulation to supply to you--they outline in detail our responsibilities to you and yours to us regarding any accidents. We have never had an accident, but do have written policy to handle such an incident.~SAG~ (4/8/2009)
Response: PACKING MATERIALS: Acceptable.
ACCIDENT POLICY: The weeks prior to the load date I will be traveling and away from my email and very limited time to review a 70 page policy, so can you furnish this 70 page policy ahead of time? (4/8/2009)
Response: The consumer protection documents can be sent ahead of the load date, however you would need to have accepted the bid so we would have your e-mail address. Please specify what date you would like them sent. Before we place a bid, we request two specifications: 1) Do you own the cargo we will be transporting if hired (if not, who does)? 2)Are you looking for the $3200 bid for the one delivery location in the Ft Worth area or should we submit the $3700 bid that would involve one delivery in the Ft Worth and one in the Houston area?
SAG Industries Inc (4/10/2009)
Response: Yes, I own the cargo.
Only transport the $3200 to Ft.Worth area, I rent a storage bin that is 3 miles before you reach my home and if we could drop some items there that would be helpful. I will seperate these items out ahead of time so that you can load them to the rear of the car. The storage facility has an open area to turn-around.
Please email the consumer protection documents within one week of me accepting the bid, mainly because I will be so bogged down with work, traveling, etc. that I want to have them available so I can review them when I finally get a break. (4/10/2009)
Response: Unless you have very little going to the storage facility, we will not be able to place those items behind the vehicle. We must have a good base to stack against such as a wall or other secure flat surface in order to secure household goods properly; the back of a vehicle would not meet this criteria. With that said, the storage items will need to be positioned to the back of the non-storage items, before the car. There is a possibility the car may need to come out twice but we may be able to bring the storage items out the side door on the trailer without moving the vehicle. We understand why unloading partially at the storage facility would be helpful to you but it requires a good amount of additional work and time required to our company at a bid price set under the pretense of only one destination address. We will accommodate you in this request at the $3200 bid on the condition that you keep this favor in mind when the job is completed and you are leaving feedback on Uship. ~SAG~ (4/12/2009)
Response: Going out of your way is a good reason for positive feedback. I think we can achieve a single visit to storage by first going to the home and dropping all goods behind the car, the car itself and some goods infront of car. Lastly go to the storage on the way out of town. There is only one way in & out of town so you'll pass it by both ways. You can make the call when we load. (4/12/2009)
Question: In regard to placing an official bid, we are unwilling to place that bid until you have reviewed the other two messages sent 1) our loading and unloading procedures 2) our packing materials supply procedures and accident handling policy. We will not submit a bid until we have correspondence from you confirming review of those policies and procedures, and that you are in agreement with them. Withholding the official bid protects both you the consumer and our corporation from being contracted to a job under unclear terms and conditions. In other words, we do not submit an official bid until all terms and conditions are presented and we have struck an agreement. At that time, we are comfortable submitting a bid for contract once we are both on the same page and are well aware of how the job will be handled, without surprises. We do not want you be able to accept our bid until we have assurance that we are clear on terms, conditions, and procedures pertaining to the job. ~SAG~ (4/8/2009)
Response: To confirm, yes I have reviewed your last two messages sent.
Please post your bid. Thanks (4/9/2009)
Response: We are preparing to post our official bid, but first request that you disclose the make and model of the vehicle that we would be transporting if hired. We also ask that you disclose how many couches, beds, and dressers will be going, and if there are any appliances, garage items, outdoor deck items, or outdoor storage shed items going. Lastly, we ask you if there are any uniquely large items going, such as large aquaria, pianos, or other special care items.
~SAG Industries Inc~
(4/12/2009)
Response: 1969 Oldsmobile 442,
No couches, no appliances, no outdoor items.
One Headboard and one footboard for single bed, possibly mattress & boxspring if they fit.
One Dresser, One Desk, one nightstand, one Vanity, Mirror, one slender curio cabinet, one mid sized grandfather clock, pictures, garage items include mostly boxed items, and one new engine that is on a stable 4-wheel engine dolly (see online SUM-G1053). (4/12/2009)
Response: Thank you for the inventory on your items; it helps us in our preparation knowing ahead of time what kind of items we are to transport. We will be able to determine better if it is more efficient and practical to unload at the storage facility before or after once we see the actual items going to storage on the loading day--either way we will be happy to help you out in that regard. Considering our dialogue to date, we feel comfortable submitting an official bid at this time. Look for the bid to post before tomorrow morning, April 14th. If you accept the bid we will promptly forward the consumer protection documents to you for review and we will contact you by phone approx. one week before the load date to answer any questions and confirm the job. Lastly, it may interest you that our company moves a lot of vehicles outside of Uship for customers, many of which are valuable collector cars and late-model luxury cars. Thank you for your interest in our company. ~SAG Industries Inc~ (4/13/2009)
Response: Thanks, I'll watch for bid. Kevin (4/13/2009)
Response: We are sending you additional terms and conditions by message because Uship has now limited the characters in the contract. Also, ignore the first bid posted that is now canceled--a default feature activated within Uship sent you terms and conditions pertaining to a past customer. In summary, look for following e-mails outlining terms and conditions to be considered in the contract for legal purposes. ~SAG Industries Inc~ (4/13/2009)
Question: Kevin,
I have submitted a 4th and final bid contract and have discovered though this correction process that Uship has changed their bid format to allow us no longer to show a pickup date as "on" such and such. To explain: when we select in the bid template your job will be picked up "on" 5/14/09, that "on" is changed to "before" by Uship’s program without our consent. In other words, even though we select "on", Uship converts our selection to "before". We thought we had selected "on" all times previously and by the 4th bid we proved to ourselves that it is not our doing but Uship itself. We can only tell you by message (not bid) that we offer a loading date of 5/14/09, not "before". Unfortunately, Uship’s changes to its bid template that were supposed to be an improvement are turning out to be something less. Thank you for your time, Jerry, Dispatcher, SAG Industries Inc.
(4/15/2009)
Question: What the 75k Wilshire cargo insurance policy covers at no additional charge to you (in addition to the standard 60 cents per pound Gov. mandated coverage): "We will not pay for a "'loss'" caused by, or resulting from, any of the following: rough handling, breakage, contact with oil or grease,marring or scratching,wetness or dampness, cold or heat,leakage of liquids,or as a result of being spotted, discolored,molded, rusted, frosted or frozen, rotted,soured,steamed or heated,or changed flavor, unless such "'loss'" was caused directly by fire,lightening,windstorm,hail,smoke,explosion,collision,overturning of vehicle,aircraft, vandalism and malicious mischief, or burglary or attempted theft."
Kevin, if you are interested in purchasing additional insurance to cover "loss" by other causes that would not be covered by the above policy we can provide you details such as rates, coverage, etc.
We will wait to resubmit another bid until we have come to a better idea of our expectations.~SAG~ (4/16/2009)
Response: I updated my listing to reflect your responses. We are back to our original 18' for HHG (900 cu-ft, estimating trailer is 7' tall by 7'wide), then the vehicle takes up "non-tarriff" space. You can place bid ASAP because the insurance that I speak of is just an add-on and once I see the price I may decide that adjusting my auto insurance coverage/deductable is a better alternative.
There seems to be two fields that shippers can add comments. one of the fields is short and the othe can permit several paragraphs.
I look forward to your new bid based on 900 cu-ft HHG + 1 vehicle. I'd like to close this out by the end of the week. I'll make sure to provide positive feedback on the useful info you've provided. (4/17/2009)