scratch this (was Fla to NY Mover)

[Ward & Probst]

Dang Ed is it me or do you get up early?

RE: Movers

More or less in charge of piano moving in Providence, I found two jewels I
could not hesitate to recommend. For you guys on the East coast, I would
certainly check out Death Wish Piano Movers-617-277-8311. They look scary
but they are consumate pros. I agree with the choice of Schafer Brothers
nationwide, courteous and competent, and deliver to homes, etc. As for
Keyboard Carriage, if you want a skinny redneck with an attitude, be my
guest. If it was up to me, we wouldn't let them on the dock.

Dale the Dockman

Dale Probst
Assistant Institute Director
PTG Annual Convention
Kansas City--July 21-25,1999
wardprobst@cst.net
(940)691-3682 voice
(940) 691-6843 fax
http://www.ptg.org/1999/conv/



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of A440A@AOL.COM
Sent: Friday, June 04, 1999 5:32 AM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: scratch this (was Fla to NY Mover)


 David Skolnik wrote:

>> Can anyone recommend a good but reasonably priced mover to transport
>a
>> small grand from Florida to New York.

  Greetings,
      There are several companies, however, one bit of warning.  There is
often damage to the piano when it is shipped,(aside from lost pedals and
prop
sticks!).  If the instrument is not sent with a description of ANY AND ALL
finish damage, and then examined on the unloading dock when it arrives,  the
moving companies automatically absolve themselves of any responsibility.
    When it comes back, you must make sure it is examined and all damage
noted BEFORE you sign.  Don't let a receiving store accept your piano for
you
without examining it, since once the truck leaves the loading dock, the
driver is innocent of all damage. Close the chute at both ends and you will
know who branded your baby.
regards
Ed
Also, my mover of the last year, (8 interstate shippings) has often
delivered
pianos in absolutely filthy pads, leaving marks on the finish under the
straps etc.   I am presently looking for another, so keep them suggestions
coming in. Thanks