HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-05-13, Page 7THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1971 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
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If you have a move in your
future, the results of a survey on
household moving by members
of the Consumers' Association
of Canada might be of interest
to you. A basic knowledge of
what is involved can save you
trouble and money.
The usual way of shipping
household goods is by moving
van and Consumer? Association
advises that you should ask for
and investigate references of the
firms you intend asking to sub-
mit estimates. A reputable firm
will have no objection to supply-
ing you with the names of a few
of their clients and you can
check with these people for in-
formation on the type of service
supplied by the firm. Shop for
movers just as carefully as you
do for other services.
Moving companies will supply
you with a free estimate on the
approximate cost of your move.
Be suspicious of any unreason-
ably low bids. On a normal long
distance move, a trained estim-
ator can judge the charges fairly
accurately but you must realize
that this is not a final figure --
just an educated guess.
Enquire about extra costs.
Packing and extra insurance are
two to take into consideration.
Packing is available for both
local and long distance moves
and the charge is usually by the
container. You can pare your
bill if you do some of your own
packing -- but remember, an
owner -packed carton is your
responsibility. It will be marked
"owner packed" on the inventor y
Full responsibility can only be
accepted by the carrier when
packing is done by the company.
Most people feel that once
their household goods are in the
carrier's possession, the firm is
financially responsible for them.
Nothing could be farther from
the truth. Just 30 cents per
pound "released value" is the
maximum for which movers are
liable for loss or damage to
goods for both local and long
distance moves, It is wiser to
consider bringing your protection
closer to full coverage. You
should receive a copy of the
agreement covering you -declar-
ation of value and the amount
should appear on the face of the
bill of lading before you sign it!
On the day of the move, you
or someone in authority should
supervise the moving. The
movers will make notes on the
condition of your furniture and
you will be asked to sign to show
agreement that some things are
marred, scratched or chipped.
If you do not agree with these
remarks -- now is the time to
discuss it, not after the move.
On delivery day, you or your
authorized agent must be on
hand when the movers arrive.
Supervise the unloading and ind-
icate where each of the larger
articles of furniture should be
placed. When the furniture is
unloaded, you should inspect it
to see if there is any additional
damage. You will be asked to
sign a form saying you have
received and inspected the goods.
If you haven't had time to really
look it over, write on the form
"subject to hidden damage" and
note any visible damage or loss
in writing. Your notations do not
constitute a claim but are merely
a record of fact. The mover
can deny a claim if damage or
loss is not noted at the time of
delivery.
As an industry, the moving
people in Canada seem to honest-
ly try to do a professional job.
If there is one guiding rule to
cover all aspects of moving from
your point of view, it is to be
aggressive and read the fine
print.
Unless you have arranged
otherwise, you will be expected
to pay in full for your move
when the furniture is unloaded.
Some Barriers are getting into
the installment field but cash,
money order or certified cheque
is usually required.
A great deal more informat-
ion has been condensed by CAC
and written into an excellent
report on moving titled "Don't
make a move!" It is a valuable
reference for all consumers
contemplating a household move,
If you are interested in receiv•
-
ing a copy, it is available free
of charge in single copies only.
Ask for it by writing "Moves"
C,pnsumers' Association of Can-
ada, 100 Gloucester St., Ott-
awa, K2P OA4,.
Resident angling licences are
no longer required in Ontario.
Persons who have already pur-
chased a 1971 angling licence
may obtain a refund by present-
ing his legible licence to any
Branch of a chartered bank in
Ontario.
Any persons who have lost
their licence should apply to
the Department of Lands and
Forests, Parliament Building,
Toronto, advising of the date of
purchase and name and address
of the issuer.
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