All Packed Up
Okay, I'm not in Ohio yet, but thought I could give a quick update...
Like I said, the movers estimated getting to my apartment around 9-9:30.. they were actually able to get there around 8:45. They were pretty meticulous about wrapping everything carefully, and packing it efficiently - I was pretty impressed. I think they were done around 10:15 or so.
Then came time for the tip. I was originally going to do about $60 [split three ways], but since they did a good job, I was going to increase it to $80. That's when the guy calculated the tax that he would have to charge to be $160. But then told me that "he had the authorization to not charge me the tax".. but basically only if the tip was large enough.. because if it wasn't, he would go back to his boss and his boss would ask him "why didn't you charge him for the tax?".. etc. Anyway, the whole deal sounded shady, but of course at this point they had already loaded everything up... so rather than pay $160 tax + $80 tip, it ended up being $200 tip with no tax. Sounds very underhanded to me, and I might call the BBB, but of course I want to wait until AFTER my belongings have arrived in Ohio. My guess is that it should get there either Friday or at the latest Monday - they seem like they've been good with their estimates.
One very good thing is that when I went on a walktrhough of my apartment with the manager, she was highly impressed with how clean and in good condition everything was - and told me that they will not be deducting anything from my security deposit - so that was great news!
Anyway, tomorrow I go to sign the lease and move some of my stuff in. It's nice to have my parent's house to stay at and rest first. :) Plus it gives me time to spend with the family and friends.
Okay, going out to lunch with Paul.. later..
Like I said, the movers estimated getting to my apartment around 9-9:30.. they were actually able to get there around 8:45. They were pretty meticulous about wrapping everything carefully, and packing it efficiently - I was pretty impressed. I think they were done around 10:15 or so.
Then came time for the tip. I was originally going to do about $60 [split three ways], but since they did a good job, I was going to increase it to $80. That's when the guy calculated the tax that he would have to charge to be $160. But then told me that "he had the authorization to not charge me the tax".. but basically only if the tip was large enough.. because if it wasn't, he would go back to his boss and his boss would ask him "why didn't you charge him for the tax?".. etc. Anyway, the whole deal sounded shady, but of course at this point they had already loaded everything up... so rather than pay $160 tax + $80 tip, it ended up being $200 tip with no tax. Sounds very underhanded to me, and I might call the BBB, but of course I want to wait until AFTER my belongings have arrived in Ohio. My guess is that it should get there either Friday or at the latest Monday - they seem like they've been good with their estimates.
One very good thing is that when I went on a walktrhough of my apartment with the manager, she was highly impressed with how clean and in good condition everything was - and told me that they will not be deducting anything from my security deposit - so that was great news!
Anyway, tomorrow I go to sign the lease and move some of my stuff in. It's nice to have my parent's house to stay at and rest first. :) Plus it gives me time to spend with the family and friends.
Okay, going out to lunch with Paul.. later..