Planning to shift ur things from one city to another within India, then I think my experience will help you.
We shifted our house from Bangalore to Chennai. I called up nearly 7 to 8 packers and movers and asked for quotation. The price they quoted varied from 7500 to 13000. Things at home weren't much, so I bargained(In India anything shud be bargained else we will be fooled) and made it as 5500 with Chennai Packers and movers.
On the day of packing, nearly 5-6 people came home and started packing simultaneously. Some of the very important things that we should note are:
1. While packing washing machine- ask them to use the carton that came with machine, especially a square shaped thermocol should be placed at the bottom of the machine, else the motor will be affected.
2. For refrigerator again use its carton, remove the bushes at the bottom else u will not get them when delivered
3. For kitchen utensils ask them to fill in the cartons properly, else they will just half fill them just to increase the count.
4. Glass items- one person should stand with them, ask them to cover it with paper/cloth and pack it safely so that it doesnt get damaged.
5. After packing, just number the cartons and make a note of the items.
The packers will confirm even promise that the things will be delivered the next day, but I guarantee you, it will take atleast a couple of days, for which u have to continuosly call them and track.
One thing that I learnt is, packers are least bothered about the condition of the goods delivered, it is our responsibilty to have sufficient people at home to monitor each packing, even then on delivery you will find some cartons torn, GOD only knows whether any small items were droped on its way.
Take care have a safe packing and moving of ur House hold items.....
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