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August 2023 by amith ahluwalia
Absolutely do not use this company my experience with then was horrible. Without going into detail.They are slow.They will not listen to you or when something is clearly marked fragile.Below is just a sample if there work.
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June 2023 by Ruben
I was relocating to NYC for work and my job booked Main Street Movers to unpack my stuff into my apartment in lower manhattan. They arrived on time and everything seemed totally fine. It was a young group of guys and they seemed nice and casual (I’m definitely not uptight about professionalism or anything like that). But when they asked if I wanted a “full unpack” (to take everything out of the boxes etc) I said yes (because that is what was requested) and they all audibly groaned, which was the first warning sign for me and gave me a lot of anxiety TBHThroughout the whole process they seemed to be either in a total rush (being clumsy with my furniture, stacking things illogically and dropping some of it while putting things together) or just totally slacking off (unpacking super slowly, waiting for another one of their movers to come back from the truck) which was really awkward, because I wasn’t in a rush but it seemed they were. I get that it’s hard to move things into a studio in New York but I was trying my best to help out (unpack boxes with them + put stuff in cabinets / out of the way, even bringing their carts back down in the elevator to the truck, offer them water and snacks, etc) but none of that seemed to helpAnother stressful part was putting my furniture together. For some reason they didn’t have any tools with them (maybe they forgot it in the truck, idk) and they asked to use my toolbox (which I got for $10 at target so I was worried the screwdriver wouldn’t be strong enough to put my stuff together ??♂️). At one point one of the movers literally gave up in putting together one of my tables (just let the legs of the table fall the ground and said out loud “I can’t do this” and walked to the other side of the room). I could understand if something was difficult and they needed help with it (and I was doing my best to help, holding up the table legs while they did the screwing) but to just give up and say they didn’t want to put my furniture together made me very uncomfortable. Later on, another one of the movers did put it together but it was a really stressful environment to be inI guess it was just a bad day for them, IDK. One of them kept saying that they wanted to leave by 4pm so they could make it in time for a soccer game or something in Jersey at 6pm (those exact times might be wrong, this was in March). Not sure how I was supposed to respond to that comment because I didn’t schedule the move ??♂️. I guess the moving company just didn’t time my move well and it stressed out all of their workersOverall, it wasn’t terrible (they scratched some wooden furniture items but nothing too bad) but I definitely wouldn’t describe the experience as positive. Didn’t seem like any of them were happy to be there or wanted to help
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January 2023 by Joe Weaver
As coordinator of Rolling Thunder Nationals Wreaths across America event I have been communicating with Grover Friedman and his crew from main Street movers for the past two years. I learned that they were the trucking company that has been volunteering donating their time and fuel costs for the past 10 years delivering wreaths to the locations that are participating in Wreaths across America day. For this I commend them. With a little communication I can definitely say the two years that I've been a coordinator for Somerset hills Memorial Park cemetery and mausoleum. The delivery could not have been any better. The crew delivering the wreaths we're great . For this I say thank you and I would recommend and call Main Street movers first for any type of moving job. Thank you Grover and your crew.
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September 2022 by William Malta
OJ and crew were the Best movers I have experienced. My wife and I are 67 and have moved several times. They wrapped each piece of furniture with blankets and plastic wrap. Each foot was wrapped and no damage occurred from PA to NJ. I had several glass pieces and nothing was damaged. I would highly recommend these movers at any time.
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September 2022 by Michael Todd
EXCEPTIONAL!!! I can’t speak highly enough about this company. Every step of the process was white glove service.I hope to not need a mover again for some time, because we know how much fun moving can be. But if I do, Main Street all the way.
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August 2022 by Bill L.
We had a very good experience with Main St Movers. They were the only company we contacted that was willing to store our goods on the truck for ten nights to avoid the hassle and expense of moving our goods into storage. We had a last minute issue with our closing and needed to extend another day and they were able to accommodate. The crew was professional and took great care of our belongings. Overall very satisfied.
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July 2022 by Pat A.
Best experience I have had with a moving company. I am writing this to help others who are wading through fake reviews and dealing with the stress of moving. The biggest difference: Communication with a local experienced office and aligning expectations they delivered from start to finish. Why they were good: + Landed the quote exactly, no surprises + Professional team who worked hard in a pandemic, in 100 degree heat, in 4th of July NYC traffic. I've heard nightmares of crews not showing up given how hard it is to staff right now. They all showed up on time: a team of 5 who had clearly worked together before and on-going with an experienced crew lead + No damage. I always expect a little since something has happened every time I have ever moved over 6 times How they were good: + Accurate quoting up front talking to an experienced mover (Michael) + Helped understand cost levers (high: packing; lower: I could pick up recycled boxes) (Maria and Michael) + On-going communication with the original points of contact (Michael and Maria) They weren't the cheapest. I've used the cheapest before and it still always ends up the same ultimate cost, but with more damage and time! But Main Street weren't the most expensive either. The price was fair and accurate when I saw the final bill. I would definitely recommend them and use them again. They also helped me learn a lot about the importance of communication from the start, through the process, and to the finish so they can land it the way I wanted.
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May 2022 by Joni Marie I.
Not sure if Main Street Movers (Bekins) are the worst movers on the planet but they are up there on the list. What a scam! The moving crew came in like the blitz with men they clearly picked up off the street to do the packing. We couldn't be everywhere to watch what was going on and believe me in retrospect they count on this. Inexperienced packers placed a Murano glass mirror in a picture box along with 2 televisions and a guitar. Of course, this was a catastrophe but who knew until the boxes were unpacked many weeks later on the receiving end. We moved from NY to Florida and since our street in NY could not accommodate a tractor trailer truck we needed shuttles which involved having our belongings being transferred from shuttles to the large tractor trailer truck. This is a recipe for disaster. So much of our stuff went missing that months later I'm still discovering losses. But did the company care. No. At the first complaint, the woman owner, of Main Street Movers feigned sympathy by trying to relate to my broken Murano glass mirror but when I said I was suffering from the loss of memorabilia ie. my grandmother's heirlooms I'd inherited that her "employees" had either misplaced or taken, she told me rather emphatically that I didn't know what suffering was and she did since her husband had prostate cancer. Seriously, this is from a businesswoman. Sorry for your situation but I, have my own share of suffering that I did not care to go tit for tat with her. I know for a fact that they pull their workers off the street because one of the unpackers on the Floridian end is a local handyman. He does not work for Bekins or Main Street Movers. He is independent. I'll give them credit by saying he was far superior a human than the scummy people who packed up on the NY end. No matter how professional Main Street appears under the guises of Bekins movers they are far from it. We took out extra insurance which didn't help us at all. The driver/boss man runs in and out like the blitz and by the time you know you have losses, it's too late to prove it. Stay away. They most likely pay to remove bad reviews.
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May 2022 by Laura Oliver
Many thanks to Rich, Wayner & Mario. They came and packed up our belongings in no time. All very polite and professional. Would certainly recommend. Many thanks
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April 2022 by Rebecca Pfeffer
I've never used a mover before so I didn't really know what to expect but I was very impressed by this company! The estimate was quick and easy. The moving crew was right on time, packing everything carefully with no damage and got the move done fast! I would definitely recommend these guys.
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February 2022 by Jeff Liccardi
Main Street Movers did an excellent job and were very professional. Our items in the household were expensive and they took great care and worked quickly and professionally for a reasonable charge. Mike G. was also very helpful. I would highly recommend.
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January 2022 by Jeffrey Fleisig
Moving Co's are notorious for a less than ideal experience. My Main Street experience was anything but this. Karen and team are honest, skilled, and incredibly accommodating in all aspects.
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November 2021 by Sue Brown
I highly recommend Main Street Movers. I was very anxious about my move out of state but they made the move easy. Michelle and Nicole answered all my questions and reassured me every step of the way. On moving day, Mike and the moving crew were truly amazing. They were very professional and polite and made the move stress free. Prompt, professional, and reasonable pricing! The best!
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October 2021 by Stephen Galgocy
This company is the best. They have the most caring people working for them. They took care of our move and if there was an issue, it was quickly resolved. They strive to make everything right. You can’t ask more from a company. We’ve moved many times over the years, and this was by far the best experience.
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September 2021 by Audrey Spina
As a Director of Property Management, handling many residential as well as commercial moves over the course of my career... I've had the opportunity to work side by side with several well known moving companies. For my own residential move, I contracted Main Street Movers, who were highly recommended. From Alex, the sales rep right down to his moving team, the move was handled so efficiently and professionally. They were completely up front with pricing.... No Surprises. My furniture was packed in no time. I'm so impressed with their entire operation. Thank you Main Street Movers for making this transition go smoothly. You're the best!!!!!
