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Insurance/Liability Information:
Common sense in conjunction with proper handling and proper preparation of
your items/furniture for storage are the keys to a successful Big Foot storage
experience. When storing items at Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.,
it is important to make certain that your items are properly covered for
loss or damage. Big Foot storage customers must select one of the two options
below. If a Big Foot storage customer does not select one of these options,
then the Mover's maximum liability is .60 cents per pound, per article, with
a maximum liability of $2,000.00 for all stored goods combined.
Option 1: Released Value.
Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc. has a maximum liability under State Law for loss or damage to your property of $0.60 per pound, per article up to a maximum of $2, 000.00. There is no additional cost for this option. You may increase this liability for loss or damage by paying extra valuation charges.
Example: A 10-pound chair is damaged or lost. You would be entitled to:
10 (lbs.) x 0.60 (cents per lb.) = $6.00. You would be allowed a maximum of $6.00 for that particular chair.
Option 2: Transit Damage Protection (TDP)
Transit Damage Protection provides maximum liability coverage of $500.00 for loss or damaged items. The value of the property will be the least of the following amounts: The actual cash value of that property; the cost of reasonably restoring that property to its condition immediately before the loss; the cost of replacing that property with substantially identical property. In the event of “loss” the value of property will be determined as of the time of “loss”. In all instances, Carrier reserves the right to make the determination regarding value. Where Carrier makes a cash settlement or replacement, the item becomes the property of the Carrier. There is a $75.00 fee for this option with zero deductible.
Option 3: Actual Cash Value.
Under this option, you are declaring the cumulative depreciated value of the entire shipment on the day of the move. Under this selection, coverage will be the lesser of the following amounts:
- The cost of reasonably restoring the property to its condition immediately before the move
- The actual cash value of the property immediately before the move.
The declaration of value must reflect the total actual depreciated value of the entire shipment. If you declare a value lower than the actual depreciated value, you will underinsure each item in the shipment thus incurring a coinsurance penalty. This penalty will limit the insurance payment in the event of loss or damage by the ratio of declared depreciated value to the actual depreciated value.
Please review the valuation
chart prior to
your move into storage to find the appropriate total value with corresponding
premium.
On move day, the move crew can assist you with choosing the proper coverage
needed.
If your shipment is valued over $100,000 in total value,
please call us at 781-488-3090 for further pricing options.
The following items are subject to exclusion from
claims:
- Items of extraordinary value not listed on the High Value Inventory form.
- Lamps, lamp shades, artwork, pictures, mirrors, artificial plants,
and statues not packed /boxed by Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.
- Any marble or glass not crated or boxed by Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.
- Items found broken in boxes which have been packed by the Customer
- Missing hardware for items not disassembled by Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.
- Gold leaf plaster frames and chandeliers not crated by Big Foot Moving & Storage, Inc.
- Pressboard, particleboard, or ready to assemble (RTA) furniture, parts, and/or hardware
- Previously damaged or repaired items
- Previously damaged or loose veneer
- Furniture where original glue has dried
- Any small, loose items which are not boxed (keys, remote controls, etc.)
- Mechanical condition of audio/visual or electronic equipment
- Computers, and battery operated items in transit or storage
- Live plants
If you are not sure that you can pack an item safely, leave it for your
movers. You might spend a few extra dollars on packing costs, but you
will prevent possible damages.
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