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| 1. Pre-decide the number of items that need to be moved; |
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| 2. Make reference to a few moving companies for estimation, and do not choose moving companies that |
| charge significantly low or high; |
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3. Pay attention to the company reputation, in addition to price, in selecting the moving companies. Ask
whether the company can be trusted and of good service; |
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4. After selecting the appropriate moving company, it should be agreed with the company for the date and
time in packing and moving items; |
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5. Pack all items that need to be moved with cartoon boxes, and properly labeled. Write labels on
eye-catching places for boxes that contain fragile items so that it can be easily identifiable by
transportation workers and handled with care; |
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| 6. Retain receipts for all payments made. Obtain receipts and insurance policies in the purchase of |
| transportation insurance; |
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7. Consider buying insurance on our own, or ask about the amount of compensation and insurance coverage
from the moving company. For example, whether the insured area includes damages to items that have
been improperly handled on its way of transportation, or theft, etc.; |
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8. Try to avoid the presence of only elderly family members on the day of moving. Try to arrange the presence
of the person who sets up the contract with the company and who knows the items location clearly so as to
provide guidance to the transportation workers when needed; |
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9. Count and check the items clearly once they are transported to the destination. Report any loss to the parties
concerned immediately so as to prepare a claim to the insurance company. |
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Packing for Relocation: |
1. Computers/audio equipment: Pack small electrical appliances, computers, audio equipment into their
original packing boxes first if possible, or wrap each independent part separately with bubble films. |
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2. Pianos: Pack pianos with special care by means of protective wooden boxes to minimize the chance of
breakage with just a slightly higher cost. |
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3. Massage chairs: Suppliers of some well-known brands can re-send an original box for free to facilitate
customers’ relocation. Customers may make inquiries to their suppliers. |
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4. Fragile items: Disassemble fragile items as much as possible. Wrap each independent part separately with
newspaper or bubble films, and mark “Fragile items” on the outer boxes. |
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5. Dishes: Arrange dishes into groups. Wrap each group of 3-4 dishes separately with newspaper or bubble
films, place upright and mark “Fragile items” on the outer boxes. |
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6. Beverage bottles: Check that all caps of beverage bottles are tightly closed. Wrap the bottles with thick
layer of bubble films, place upright and mark “Fragile items” on the outer boxes. |
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7. Photo albums, tapes, CD: Pack photo albums, tapes and CD at the end of the packing process to avoid
collision, and to fill up the boxes space for easy moving. |
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8. Antiques and precious furniture: Arrange moving of antiques and precious furniture by a professional and
reputable company, and pay attention to the insurance issue. |
9. Labels: Classify each carton by labels once packed and detail the contents if necessary, such as personal
items, kitchen utensils, and bathroom items. Mark " Open First " on the outer boxes for the firstly-unpacked items. |
