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Re: Seeking recommendations for moving company

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From: Steve Snyder
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1992 14:03
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In article <49866@mimsy.umd.edu> terry@mimsy.umd.edu (Terry Gaasterland) writes:
>
>And the lesson is:  check the final charges BEFORE they unload.
>If you don't know to do this, you might get swamped by the 
>hurriedness of the delivery person as we did.  If you question
>the weight, they'll take it to a weigh station before and after
>unloading.  Unfortunately we found out too late.
>
>  -- Terry
If you do go to a weighing station before and after unloading, make sure
the truck has the same amount of fuel each time (such as filled up) and
that all wheels are on the weighing platform when his truck is empty.
Otherwise, these differences can throw the weight off (usually in his
favor).

--Steve--
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Subject: Re: Seeking recommendations for moving company
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