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Step 1 of 3. Price terms.
Stair service has a written $175-per-flight rate, while packing hours are not stated.
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Stair service has a written $175-per-flight rate, while packing hours are not stated.
Estimate 2 · page 2
Open-ended terms can keep written totals from being directly comparable.
Question: Is stair service required for the documented one flight, and how many packing hours would apply?
The estimate identifies a broker, so the transporting carrier needs written confirmation.
Estimate 2 · page 1
The company arranging the move may not be the carrier that transports it.
Question: Which carrier will transport the shipment and what is its USDOT number?
The valuation language differs from the other fictional estimate.
Estimate 2 · page 3
Valuation terms affect the written limit used if belongings are lost or damaged.
Question: What valuation option and limitation are written for this shipment?
This condensed reference uses the same six fictional findings as the complete fee guide. Each one stays tied to a synthetic page, the written evidence to request, and a primary federal source.
| Service or term | Document state | Fictional clause pattern | What to request | Boundary and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packing labor and materialsSynthetic estimate · p. 2 | Conditional | Packing labor and cartons are included only for the rooms and carton counts listed. |
| For interstate moves, written estimates should include transportation, accessorial, and advance charges. Local packing rules and contract terms vary by state. FMCSA: avoiding unexpected moving costs |
| Stairs, elevator, long carry, or shuttleSynthetic estimate · p. 3 | Unclear | Standard building access is included; extra carry or shuttle may apply. |
| Federal interstate rules address accessorial services and estimates; state or contract rules govern many local moves. 49 CFR 375.401: written estimates |
| Storage-in-transit and redeliverySynthetic estimate · p. 1 | Omitted | The estimate lists pickup and delivery dates but contains no storage line. |
| Interstate storage-in-transit has federal carrier obligations. This example does not establish what a local warehouse charge requires. 49 CFR 375.609: storage-in-transit |
| Advance or third-party chargesSynthetic estimate · p. 4 | Unclear | Third-party charges, if needed, will be advanced and added to the bill. |
| FMCSA describes advance charges for interstate moves. The same label on a local document does not make federal Part 375 apply. FMCSA moving terms glossary |
| Released Value liability optionSynthetic estimate · p. 5 | Included | Released Value is included at no additional charge unless Full Value Protection is selected in writing. |
| Interstate movers must offer Full Value Protection and Released Value. State-regulated local moves may use different forms or requirements. FMCSA: liability and protection |
| Written estimate-change processSynthetic estimate · p. 6 | Included | Added items or requested services require a revised written estimate before those services are performed. |
| Federal interstate rules address changes to binding estimates. Local estimate-change requirements depend on the applicable state rules and contract. 49 CFR 375.403: binding estimates |
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SUMMARY
Northline Relocation has the lower written total by $645. The totals are not automatically comparable because estimate type, scope, company role, valuation, and conditional charges can differ.
| Comparison detail | Harbor & Pine Moving | Northline Relocation |
|---|---|---|
| Quoted total | $6,840 | $6,195 |
| Estimate type | Binding Not To Exceed | Non Binding |
| Company role | Carrier | Broker |
| Deposit | $500 | $700 |
| Valuation | Full Value | Released Value |
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Northline Relocation has the lower written total. Northline Relocation also has 3 priority fine-print items to resolve in writing. Use the questions above to make the documents more comparable. This comparison does not predict the final bill, select a mover, or provide legal advice.
PRICE AT RISK
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Estimate 1 · Page 1“Binding-not-to-exceed transportation total: $6,840.”
Estimate 1 · Page 2“The $500 deposit is refundable until seven days before pickup.”
Estimate 1 · Page 3“Full Value Protection is selected.”
Estimate 1 · Page 1“Binding-not-to-exceed transportation total: $6,840.”
Estimate 1 · Page 2“Partial packing is included.”
Estimate 1 · Page 2“Inventory attached.”
Estimate 2 · Page 1“Estimate type: non-binding.”
Estimate 2 · Page 1“Broker arranges transportation.”
Estimate 2 · Page 3“Released Value protection applies.”
Estimate 2 · Page 2“Stair service is $175 per flight if needed. Packing labor is $95 per hour; hours are not stated.”
Estimate 2 · Page 1“Broker arranges transportation.”
Estimate 2 · Page 3“Released Value protection applies.”
Estimate 2 · Page 1“Estimated transportation total: $6,195.”
Estimate 2 · Page 2“Stair service is $175 per flight if needed.”
Estimate 2 · Page 2“Stair service is $175 per flight if needed. Packing labor is $95 per hour; hours are not stated.”
Estimate 2 · Page 1“Broker arranges transportation.”
Estimate 2 · Page 3“Released Value protection applies.”
Estimate 2 · Page 2“Packing is charged if needed.”
Estimate 2 · Page 2“Inventory attached.”