Date:         Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:31:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Van Hauling charges
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All,

I had a van hauled from San Francisco to Templeton CA [ about 200 miles ].

The bid was $300.

But the company, Advance Logistics out of New York charged a fee and then
allowed the truck driver to add 10% to his bill. All without prior
notification. So the bid of $300 ended up being $355.

The broker said they'd rebate money but what that means is you have to spend
$100 or more in a month at a specified store then you get a gift certificate
for $25. You can do that once a month for 10 months.

But that wasn't disclosed first either. And I don't spend that kind of money
at any one store in a month, except a grocery store and none of those were
included.

Don't know if other hauling brokers do the same but that's my experience
with Advance Logistics.

Pmail me if you have other questions.

Mike in Marin