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Removals quote - Is it reasonable? (Manchester)
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Try Robinsons, not cheapest around but did a great job for us with tricky access and packing0
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Roy Jacks - highly recommended.0
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paid about £600 plus VAT in november for similar sized move0
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Personal recommendation is always preferred, but if you're stuck (and I hope I'm breaking no rules here - but my firm doesn't actually advertise on Rightmove) their page is here:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/removals.html0 -
£400 is not too cheap and the company I am using is reputable, and is a huge tail lift truck, with three men, all day!
Don't assume because its not your company the service is crap! It makes you sound bitter and desperate! It's one thing promoting yourself, but another to discredit someone just because they are offering a good deal!0 -
Against forum rules to promote your company.
too many comps..not enough time!0 -
Last November I moved a 3 bed house 52 miles and paid £800 and they were worth every penny!
What you have been quoted is extortionate!0 -
monty-doggy wrote: ȣ400 is not too cheap and the company I am using is reputable, and is a huge tail lift truck, with three men, all day!
Don't assume because its not your company the service is crap! It makes you sound bitter and desperate! It's one thing promoting yourself, but another to discredit someone just because they are offering a good deal!
Is it £400 + Vat, do you have to supply the Diesel , are they insuring your valuables lol :beer:There are more questions than answers :shhh: :silenced:WARNING ! May go silent for unfriendly repliesPlease excuse me Spell it MOST times:A UK Resident :A0 -
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As someone who knows the industry as well, there is a real lack of appreciation for the costs of removals and the expertise needed to do it properly.
I didn't read the post as an advert, nor are mine. I think it's two professional removal guys trying to help out...0
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