Moving Container Companies Hide Interstate Delivery Fees Until After Booking
A customer who booked a moving-container service discovered only after the company had possession of their belongings that a local delivery actually triggered a large undisclosed interstate fee. The lack of upfront disclosure of geographic service restrictions and interstate pricing leaves customers with the choice of paying a premium or having their goods held indefinitely.
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