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Basically what I did was just have them move the big stuff for me: 3 bedrooms with beds, bed frames, and dressers, 2 living room couches, coffee tables, TVs, TV stand, dining room set, patio furniture, etc. My rule of thumb for moving is this: If you need more than one person to pick it up, give it to the movers. Small boxes and kitchen stuff (not appliances) you can pick up on your own aren't worth paying that extra hour of work unless you are just incredibly lazy.
The Groupon does not include the trip fee, so expect that charge of a little more than $100, but other than that there were no additional charges. I did give them all each a Visa gift card as a tip (read online not to hand a tip to the main person but each mover individually...figured with a gift card there's no way a manager could take it. Bought the gift cards a couple days in advance, but after meeting the team I think they would be fair about a cash tip).
The team was incredibly nice! I can't believe they work in the summertime with this heat and do SEVERAL moves a day... I give them so much credit!
I got the Groupon for 2 men and 3 hours. They actually showed up with a 3rd person which was nice because I don't think I would have made the 3 hr window without her! I have used 2 other moving companies before and this one takes the cake with quality care, service, and attention to time. Will definitely use for my next move!
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