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If you‘re just moving around the block or across town, it's wise to think twice about doing it yourself. You may think that all it's going to cost you is a truck rental and a case of beer for your friends to help, but statistics show that 86% of people who have moved them- selves would never do it again, and that often they spent more than they would have had if they had the job If you‘re getting ready to move, it's time to step back and take a careful look at the situation before you make any decisions about how you're going to move or who's going to move you. Failure to do so could result in a very unhappy adventure and cost you more money than you'd believe. They will help you learn how to make any move a smooth one, offer tips and suggestions on how to save money, and provide the kind of advice that helps ensure that prized possessions arrive safely and on time. By PADDY BATEMAN Special to the Oakville Beaver Each of the articles will focus on a different aspect of what's involved in making a move, whether it's around the corner, across town or to the other end of the continent. On the Move is a series of month- ly articles which will address a topic that can be quite frightening to many - moving. How to make your move a smooth one 849-98al, 84545344 LINDA COOK‘ 849-9800, 3360907 $349,900 $395,000 $429,90C 1r"mi GLORIA INGRAM' 849-9800, 84 ANELL FRANCIS“ 849-98ah 845-3344 W.13 "I Expectthebest"' DESK2aDrK9RrAMuEs MAKEYOUROH'B! Bea A. Inky-hull} Qty aft Owl Malta q ANELL RAMOS” had at Orr-d Malta c/CaU-d Euler _ 1 01C“ In fink: Rmmn: "Associ- Ruin mam” $etung0akulleSinae 1975 $1 Mal, 8ar33aa $3 96m, 845 AME FRAN "The Yellow Pages are an excellent resource in which to find who the movers are in a particular area," he says. "but they should certainly not be the only resource. 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Do they full-time professionally- Are they associated with, any of the national or moving companies, like AFFORDABLE 4-BEDROOM DREAM HOME willing to give you a firm quote that they'll live with? Do they carry the kind of insurance you need to fully protect your valuables? Have they had a problem with losses or pilferage? There are also the important little extras. Like being able to guarantee that your goods will be delivered to your new home on time. Another is the company's willingness to help you absorb some of the extra costs that are always associated with a move. Things like discounted rates for automobile rentals, and accommodation and meals in your new location while you’re get- ting settled. A good mover will nor- mally have working relationships established with a variety of companies offering these and other services that are so important. Next month: Moving Options: Ways to Watch the Budget. 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