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Know what your moving quote doesn’t say.
Paste a U.S. interstate moving quote. We’ll highlight unclear terms and turn them into plain-English questions you can send to the mover.
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What the first version checks
1 Estimate type and price-change wording
2 Mover or broker disclosure
3 Deposit and cancellation terms
4 Extra fees, inventory and service scope
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What we found
Estimate type is not clearly named
“Final cost may change based on actual weight and services performed.”
Why it matters
Interstate estimates can use different price rules. The quote should make the type easy to identify.
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Is this binding, non-binding, or binding not-to-exceed?
Company role is unclear
“We connect customers with licensed transportation providers nationwide.”
Why it matters
A broker arranges a move; a mover transports your goods. Responsibilities are different.
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Are you the household-goods carrier or a broker? What is your USDOT number?
Two possible extra charges are not priced
“Long carry and stair fees may apply. Fuel surcharge determined at pickup.”
Why it matters
Unpriced add-ons make it harder to compare this quote with another company’s total.
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What exact conditions and rates apply to long carry, stairs and fuel?
Helpful detail: pickup window is written down
“Pickup window: September 10–11, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.”
Why it helps
A written date window gives both sides a concrete detail to confirm before the move.
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Ask who will notify you if the pickup window changes.
Your ready-to-send question list
Is this estimate binding, non-binding, or binding not-to-exceed?
Are you the household-goods carrier or a broker? What is your USDOT number?
What exact conditions and rates apply to long carry, stairs and fuel?
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