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| - My last move in Toronto was a nightmarish ordeal, as we'd hired some scam artists who then went under the name 'Movers on Demand'. They failed to show up and hung up on us repeatedly on moving day. A horrible thing to have happen when all your earthly possessions are already out on the lawn. For months I devoted a couple of minutes every day posting warnings on craigslist about that company-- until they literally threatened to hunt me down. Long story short, there's a borderline criminal element to the Toronto movers industry, so you need to shop carefully. You're taking a serious risk if you hire a low-baller: they'll hold your stuff hostage and it won't be at all cheap in the end.
Anyway, I was amazed that amidst this nonsense, Busch Movers manage to run a consummately honest, professional, efficient, and friendly operation. The two guys who moved our stuff were careful, quick, friendly, patient, and had a great sense of humour to boot. They hoisted a couch out a window at no extra charge (though we agreed they *should* charge extra so that may change). They showed up early, but didn't pressure us to fit their timeline. They were really smart in sequencing the move, and loaded their truck like Tetris masters. After the move, the company's owner followed up with us, asking how things went and if there was anything that could be done better.
Bottom line, Toronto: Busch Movers charge a very affordable hourly rate and they do their work with exemplary professionalism. Absolutely top notch.
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