![]() Lipke's story is at least somewhat known in the An attendant hunch of sorts is that evenįewer folks will have ever heard of Jānis* Lipke, a Latvian man who, while not matching Schindler's efforts in terms of sheer numbers, managed toĪ group of Jews in a secret underground bunker like facility and get at least some of them to safety. Were being honest, anyway, that a majority, and perhaps a vast majority, would answer "no". Good luck trying to sell an antique spinning wheel on the west coast.Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman, April 1, 2021Īn interesting survey might be made out of asking history and/or film buffs if they had ever heard of Oskar Schindler before Schindler's List was released. I have been trying to get rid of all my parents antiques from their house in California. Most stuff isn't unless it has sentimental value. ![]() My friend and his wife did a cross country move a few years ago and he told me it was an interesting exercise walking around the house trying to decide if things were worth 85 cents per pound. The latter has a definite knack for pricing furniture fairly and firmly still, that furniture does not "fly out the door". While such income tax deductions are still available, donate the furniture to St. Not one piece arrived intact! The mover folded. Using a local Carroll County mover to transport their furniture, my Dad moved in the opposite direction, including a collection of perhaps a hundred pounds of crystal. In Ossipee, I've seen them going out the door for $10 and $15! (And yours is "used").Įven auction houses turn away antique-furniture formerly valued in the thousand$. I bought my first "Lazy Boy" chair for $5-shortly afterwards, a neighbor offered me two leather Lazy Boys for free! Either dropped off at wrong house or for other reasons.Īs stated above, I recommend Ray the Mover out of Manchester.įurniture at yard sales in Florida sell for nothing, yet the owners paid dearly to move them. Makes it easier when all is unloaded in Florida. I have seen some who purchase inexpensive numbered stickers. Take inventory of what is moving and take pictures. I have yet to personally find any mover that actually shows up at destination at stated date. Anything from damages goods, to missing goods, to "unloading" fees at destination. Many have good positive experiences in moving - also there are horror stories. If you have expansive electronic items - double box it before the movers come. ![]() If you have any expensive furniture make sure all is padded properly AND check what insurance that you and the moving company has including deductibles. Most (not all) moving companies make at least one transfer of your items. The last thing you want is to park any car outside home in Florida and not in garage. I have viewed homes down South where the garage is full of boxes and "stuff" - and there is no room to park cars in the garage. Time to destroy all of the boxes of papers dating back to the 1960's. Sell or give away anything that is not a prized possession. Items that will fit in to each room properly. Take only real personal items and as little furniture as possible. Most garages in Florida are on the smaller side to begin with. So if you are moving "stuff" from the basement - you now have to store stuff in garage. Even compare the square footage of each room.įlorida homes don't have basements as a general rule. What is the square footage of leaving home and what is square footage of new home? Compare the two. The moving and the driving of movers extra automobile. I would prefer a company that doesn't sub the move out to another company. Has anyone had any experience (good or bad) with movers in the state. We would like a recommendation for a mover that can come to our home, pack all of our items, and deliver them to Florida. We do not wish to pack or move ourselves and are not interested in the option of a Pod. We'll be moving from Moultonborough to Tampa.
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