PODS repeatedly changes confirmed moving dates, triggering extra fees
A customer paid over $3,000 for PODS container rental and transport, but the company repeatedly changed confirmed delivery and pickup dates after payment, causing move delays and triggering additional storage charges. Escalation to a supervisor produced no resolution, only further date changes and poor communication.
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