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12-31-2016, 12:16 PM
#11
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I agree with gramajo. And as she says with the packing materials. I still have my box for my 2662 from more than 10 years ago. Only because I forgot about it.
Originally Posted by gramajo
I would trust the movers with your machine if it's packed in its original box along with all the original packing materials. After all, it was delivered by the manufacturer without being damaged.
12-31-2016, 12:40 PM
#12
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If you have the original molded foam inside the box then it should be fine. I would demand the machine be loaded last or marked LOAD LAST /UNLOAD FIRST and not have stuff piled on top of it. Movers know anyone can file a claim for damaged goods so they aren't all that careful. They want to get the job done and over the fastest way possible.
12-31-2016, 12:56 PM
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If you're only driving 4 hours, not leaving something precious over nite in your car somewhere, I would definitely urge taking it with you. "When in doubt, throw it ...IN, the car"!
12-31-2016, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lvmybskt
I'm getting ready to move this month and I have a bernina790 with embroidery unit. I have only had my machine for about 5 months. I haven't even opened the embroidery box yet. I still have the box for the sewing machine. Would you trust the movers to move your machine and embroidery box if you packed the machine back in the box. If I take it with me thats about the only thing that will fit in my car. I had considered buying the luggage that the machine and embroidery unit go it. That would take up less space in my car. Only moving about 4 hours away to Charlotte NC. I plan on packing my sewing room myself but the machine I don't trust to anyone. My husbands company is moving us so I know everything is insured and all that. What would you do?
12-31-2016, 12:58 PM
#15
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We have been moved by professionals several times and we always carry my machines, our computers and our guns with us. Some things you just don't trust to anyone else! As for the movers insuring them--in our moves it was only if they did the packing.
12-31-2016, 01:23 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
If you have the original molded foam inside the box then it should be fine. I would demand the machine be loaded last or marked LOAD LAST /UNLOAD FIRST and not have stuff piled on top of it. Movers know anyone can file a claim for damaged goods so they aren't all that careful. They want to get the job done and over the fastest way possible.
12-31-2016, 01:45 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by gramajo
I would trust the movers with your machine if it's packed in its original box along with all the original packing materials. After all, it was delivered by the manufacturer without being damaged.
12-31-2016, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Original box and in the car! The machine is important to you not to risk it being damaged.
12-31-2016, 02:30 PM
#19
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Take it in the car. I've moved 4 times (company moved us), and was told each time that if they move it in the original box that YOU packed, it does not guarantee reimbursement in the event of damage. As far as they're concerned, it could've been damaged when you packed before moving. If THEY pack themselves, in their boxes, it will be covered. Trust me. Take it yourself.
Last edited by cindi; 12-31-2016 at 02:50 PM.
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