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⚠️ 6 Moving Service Gotchas to Watch For

• Released Value Liability: HIGH Default "released value" protection pays only $0.60 per pound—a damaged 50lb TV worth $2,000 would only get you $30 in compensation
• Non-Binding vs Binding Estimates: HIGH "Non-binding" estimates can increase significantly on moving day. Only "binding" or "binding not-to-exceed" estimates lock in your price
• Claim Filing Deadlines: MEDIUM Damage claims often must be filed within 9 months (interstate) or less (local). Missing the deadline forfeits all compensation rights
• High-Value Item Declarations: MEDIUM Items worth more than $100/lb (jewelry, electronics, art) must be declared separately or they're covered at standard released value only
• Storage-in-Transit Charges: HIGH If delivery is delayed, daily storage fees can accumulate quickly. Some contracts allow movers to hold items until storage fees are paid
• Gratuity and Additional Fees: MEDIUM Stairs, long carries, shuttle vehicles, and "bulky items" often incur undisclosed fees not in the original estimate