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The Big Move: Getting to Point B

OCTOBER 16, 2008

Helpful info so your move can go smoothly whether it's across the world or across the street

You've found a new home. Now you're faced with getting all of your stuff from point A to point B. Your delicate art, china collection, and endless rows of beloved Manolos must suffer the indignity of being boxed, crated, carried and possibly stored before they're safely ensconced at point B.

Do your homework
If point A is in another country, the move can be that much trickier, from pre-move planning to clearing customs at your destination. The U.S. Customs web site is a good place to find out about what the regulations are on various items, and all customs rules for any particular country are available to the public at their customs websites. Other issues include moving your car if you've got one, storage in either destination, and making sure communication with your movers goes smoothly to minimize the moving time.

Get the right help
Seamen's Movers gets high marks from happy customers for both local and international moves, as does Sea-Air Movers. To get museum-grade treatment for your art and other valuables, try the folks who move museum exhibits, like Ollendorff Moving & Storage.

Companies like Hire a Helper provide local relocation services to take the logistics of moving off your hands–so you'll have more time to plan your housewarming party.

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