There are a few posts on the U-Pack blog that offer tips to make family moving a little easier— how to travel with pets, books about moving for the kids, etc.  While we hope those topics are helpful, we think it would be even better if our readers could see a real family move in action.

That's where Dawn Meehan of the "Because I Said So" blog comes in: Dawn and her smiling brood were relocating from Illinois to Florida and needed a reliable moving company to help streamline the process. U-Pack was more than happy to help Dawn get her family moving the 1,200+ miles to their new home in exchange for a video blog that would show others what it's really like to coordinate a move!

Check out the clip below to see how Dawn's family move went, then leave a comment to tell us what you think!

Competitor Comparison Week— Part 2

No, it's not déjà vu…
Last week's competitor comparison was so popular that we decided to extend it another week! In this round, you'll hear more about U-Haul, Penske, and other full-service companies. Then, you be the judge and compare the options to U-Pack's value— you might be surprised!

Finding Quality Movers
While there are many quality movers across the country, there are also several ’scammers ’who prey on unsuspecting customers. In order to avoid a moving scam, it's important to do a little research on your movers prior to making a reservation.

When trying to find quality movers, make sure to consider the following:

• Is the company in question a ’broker'? Brokers are middlemen that will contract a move on your behalf— tacking on an unnecessary (and usually pretty hefty) fee for their services. Because they often operate from a makeshift office or even on the fly, brokers have little to no control over your possessions or who they're being moved by. To avoid a sketchy moving experience, be sure to ask who will actually be rendering the moving services, as well as who is ultimately ...
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Remember the days when you chose a service based exclusively on brand name and price? Not the case anymore, is it? Now, it's much more about the consumer, and much less about the company. It's nice that every customer has a voice and a forum to use it. That's the way it should be.

Moving Companies – Rating Sites
If you aren't using consumer review sites, you should consider it – both as a research tool and to share your experiences. Since you're visiting this blog, you're probably looking for the best moving companies – and in addition to the research you're doing here, looking at sites where you can give moving companies a rating is also a great idea. I suggest epinions.com and movingscam.com.