Response: We have a couple family members who have already offered to rent a truck and move the items, but we are hoping to find someone who has some experience moving antique furniture (and who has the right truck and equipment to do so). Thank you for your offer, though. You have raised some good questions, and I will answer them for anyone else who may be interested: Yes, you will have some help loading and unloading. We are a family of helper-types and would probably have a hard time sitting back and letting someone else do all the work. We would need a truck at least 24ft long, I would assume, with the ability to secure individual items so that they don't shift; one smaller might work, but we don't want to crowd items and have them damage each other. The beds (one double mattress only), 2-3 dressers, 2 smaller tables, 1 larger table (possibly), 1 chair, 2 mirrors, several boxes and other smaller items will be heading all the way to VA. (4/3/2008)

Response: Most of my antique moves are done one or two pieces at a time, with a van. If you end up going with the rental truck, I'd recommend renting several of the furniture pads/blankets as well. I asked about VA because my thoughts on rental truck was to do one-way from WA to San Antonio, then rent a smaller one-way truck from San Antonio to VA (if it would be cheaper, and not too much hassle to handle the items again). It looks like you're getting some interest from professional movers (which I am not). If things don't materialize as planned, please feel free to request a bid from me. I wish you well on this move. Thanks. Steve (4/3/2008)

Response: Thank you! And best of luck with future bids. Heather (4/3/2008)

Response: Thank you, Thomas, for your interest. I had seen your profile when I was researching more about uShip and had considered asking you to bid on our listing, so I am pleased that you did without my needing to! However, I don't think the 20th will work for us since no one from the family will be there at that time. There is a caretaker who lives at the house, but I don't know if she would be able to tell you which item is going where; she also wouldn't be able to assist with the loading as she cannot lift or carry anything heavy right now. One of us could fly up, but that would just add to the total price of the move, and as it is you have quoted a higher price than our previous bid. So, at this time, I think we'd have to say no. If anything opens up for you and you are able to make it between the 10th and 14th, we would certainly consider a bid from you. Please let us know. (4/4/2008)

Response: Hello, I would still like to do your shipment and I think that I can get you to see some things my way. First if we can agree on a dat that is near the 20th I can provide a full service load and unload to were the care taker would not have to do anything but open the property. I have access to a 4 man crew everywhere I go so loading and unloading is not a issue. As for someone flying out to help no worries we can set up a shipment invoice that shows what items goes to what places thru email. I offer really good service and a stress free system of doing things to were I help releive some of the stress of moving your shipment. As for the price you will get what you pay for and that is great service with fast delivery from a established company. So with me it equals no stress no plane rides and reliability. With the next guy who knows? Hope to hear from you as I will answer any futher questions you may have. Also if you work with me on the dates I will work with you on the money! (4/4/2008)

Response: Please put in your bid. As you can see we have two other active bids at this time; we are considering all options. I like that you are willing to work with us despite our schedule, but I still have to deliberate with the family about the pros and cons of each bid. In all fairness to you (and others who are bidding, too), I want to let you know we are waiting to hear from the executor of the estate who is looking into another shipping option. I doubt that we will get the kind of service or price that we are looking for through this other source, but we also don't want to make a decision before we have explored all our options. If we don't hear back by today from the executor, however, I think the family in all likelihood will make a decision from available bids this weekend. Hope you (and the others) can wait until then. And thank you for your willingness to help out! (4/4/2008)

Response: I see the other bids listed below and I do not think that they no of the other stops along the way to the final destination. Total fuel one way is 4,200 and that is not including labor and days of travel along with mileage. I will bid 6300.00 and that will include all stops all labor and guarnteed not to change in price. As for the other shipping means let everyone in your family know that not only am I the owner of my little company but I am the one that does all the driving and labor. Personal service not a officce person who will send out a crew that do not realy care about there job as I do. Bid is posted below. Thanks (4/5/2008)

Response: Thanks for sharing that information, Jackie; I don't know if that's a nation-wide policy or if it's just part of Allstate's plan. When my mom talked with her homeowner's insurance, they said that the furniture was only protected against fire or theft, not scratches, dings or other damages caused by shipment, and that we would need to purchase additional coverage for moving the items. (4/5/2008)

Response: It is an American Standard because it was told to me for my very first customers in uShip who were moving here from Canada and over there is different. I wonder if furniture is protected againts scratches while being used at home. (4/5/2008)

Response: Wouldn't that be nice! I have two toddlers; is there insurance against damage done by them? (4/5/2008)

Response: I know all about logistics! Your understanding is appreciated. Hope the return of the truck didn't inconvenience you at all. (4/5/2008)

Response: Just got back and about 7 miles one way is all...I needed to pick up my car anyway but let me know... Mark (4/5/2008)

Response: Robert, thank you for your concern and interest. You helped to make my first experience with uShip a positive one. We have decided to go with another bidder, but will keep you in mind for any future moves. Good luck with your other bids! Heather (4/5/2008)

Response: ok no prob.. i wish you luck (4/5/2008)