The price was $3000 more than the quote that was given to me and I thought I did my due diligence but they have this measuring system and I had a 40 foot container filled with items that I talked with the representative and felt very assured, the whole container would be emptied and then some The truck wasn’t even a quarter full and the price started going up. This is absolutely ridiculous and I’ll never ever use a moving company again. When I tried to call the representative back, no answer when whenever prior to completing the deal I got calls almost every day. Her supervisor called explained the process that she’s no longer connected once the truck arrives here blah blah blah just ridiculous. It’s way too complicated and I paid for it. 0
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCSep 9, 2024
The client signed a contract for services for GGR to move 920 cf (23 items, 81 pcs) at the time of pick up the client had more. She added: vacuum, ironing board, ladder, 2 nightstands, futon chair, and 5 wardrobes boxes. The client was present at the pick up and did authorize GGR to move the increase of 480 cf. The client was provided a WRITTEN estimate prior to contracting services. We also sent two separate emails prior to pick tp review her contract terms again as GGR is ware clients do not read their contractual responsibilities for contracting services.
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Linda
Don't do long-distance moves with this company.
I thought the quote was fair and they were willing to work with me in the beginning, however when I got to the other end of my move I realized they are dishonest ( or at least hiring dishonest workers). About a third of my things were missing or broken. Of that 1/3, the more expensive items were the things that were missing. Boxes had been gone through. Along with my missing items was a box of paperwork. So now they won't honor my claim because I don't have receipts. I filed Claims for broken items as well as missing items but was totally blown off. All I can say is stay far away from this company.
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCAug 19, 2024
Ms. Prideaux was given 9 MONTHS to complete her claim; we are sorry that in that time period she has been unable to provide documentation to support her claim.
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Jim S.
Avoid and do NOT sign with GGR under any circumstance
Updated post after GGR response: Before posting here, I completed claim and gave GGR every chance to resolve. I also provided Trustpilot with my GGR client reference data so they know this is a legit review... Trusting that this moving company was a legitimate service provider was, without a doubt, one of the worst mistakes I've ever made. The blame for everything ends with me and my misplaced trust and stupidity. I thought I "did my research" and ignored the worst reviews online because there were more positive than negative reviews online. I can't prove it, of course, but I've come to believe that all the positive reviews online about this company are fake. I ignored the big red flag with the very first financial transaction when I tried to pay the initial cash deposit for the move, and my bank blocked the Zelle transaction. I stupidly ignored this red flag and paid it with a credit card +7% fee because I just wanted to "book the move" after all the stress of getting the many quotes, and time was running out to book the move. The sales rep "M," who, after a few phone conversations, I came to trust, assured me that the problem was my bank. She also convinced me with her "soft" and very carefully worded delivery estimate of delivery within the 0-6 business days outlined in their "BOL," as well as with her initial "estimate" of the cubic feet used to determine the quoted charge was correct to the best of her ability. On the day of the move, the driver arrived very late in the evening and, after loading 75% of my goods, informed me that "M" 's estimate was wrong (blaming me for not explaining things to her correctly) and that he would have to upcharge me by about 75% (thousands) more than the initial quote. What was I supposed to do? I had no frame of reference to refute his revised cost; I had to be out of the house the next day and had no means to get another mover contracted. I mistakenly believed I could work this out with GGR before delivery and final payment. I signed the revised estimate believing they would work with me. I could not have been more wrong. The only other option was to have them unload the truck, and I would lose the deposit. Like so many others I've now read about here and on other sites, this is the situation they counted on me to be in, and I was their mark all along. As they have painfully reminded me in the end, I did sign that revised estimate. This is what they count on. They know this, and I should have known better.
Then, after not hearing anything for days that turned into weeks, waiting for our delivery, that "0-6 business day" delivery quote became an "estimated" delivery window, and I was referred to the fine print in the BOL reminding me that actual binding commitment for delivery was 30 business days, not 0-6. They ghosted me; I called, texted, emailed, left messages, and finally thought I had an empathetic phone and text "relationship" with their customer service supervisor, "W," who, like every other employee of this scam group, very carefully chose her words not to commit to anything until the day she called me three weeks later and told me I needed to get a cash amount, a ransom really, to pay a driver the revised amount that I "signed for" (I know, I know I did sign). "W" was my most significant personal disappointment because I believed her to be empathetic and genuine in her efforts to help me complete my delivery. I now know, since she's the one who sent me a final email reminding me that they made no mistake and that I signed the revised estimate, that even she was part of the scam. She was careful not to promise me anything, and after reviewing her dozens of text messages with me, I saw that every word she said was highly scripted and very careful to protect GGR. I know this now, but I don't know how she tells herself she helps people as a customer service professional. She was as much a scammer as the owner of this business.
This is their business model - underquote, overcharge, deliver much later than estimated, hold for ransom, and then show up with no tools to assemble and hope their claims process for their horrible work wears you down. I have picture proof that the revised charged amount was incorrect. I can tell a horror story about the delivery with an untrained, unprofessional crew who showed up to deliver with no tools!
I consulted with an attorney and was told that with my evidence, I would likely win a small claims lawsuit for this overcharge and failure to perform all services promised. However, I can see in other reviews that some people have gone through that process and won, but the final judgments were never paid. That is the final part of their "business model." I own this mistake, which left my family traumatized as we weren't sure we were going to get our things back. If this review stops just one person, then the time is worth it
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCAug 19, 2024
Golden Gate is always open to feedback from clients however we do ask that they have transparency when they post so we are bale to accurately respond to their move issues.
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Debbi B.
NEVER AGAIN
I wished I had read the reviews before hand instead I took the sales guys pitch.
They have lost a good amount of my items and most of my kitchen items, they broke my 73” tv and all I get is file a claim form and sorry for any inconvenience!!
Do not trust them .. they don’t answer their phones and don’t communicate very well. And yes, they ARE overpriced!!!
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCAug 19, 2024
Golden Gate is always open to feedback from clients however we do ask that they have transparency when they post so we are bale to accurately respond to their move issues. We do not show this person as a client.
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Jeri B.
Dishonest!!!!!!
#1Customer Service lied about the location of my goods. Said it was on the way but later I found out it was still in their storage, took 1 month to receive.
#2 Over priced. Added charges during pick up
#3 Upon arrival damaged furniture, thrased boxes and damaged mobility scooter.
Stay away!!!!!
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCAug 7, 2024
Golden Gate Relocation responds to the client's issues below:
1.) The client's goods were safely stored in our Ontario, CA warehouse until they wee loaded for delivery to the client.
2.) Yes the client's quote was increased at pick up as she booked her move for 22 items/56 pieces including 28 boxes and at the time of pick up she had 200- we do not move extra items for free. The client was at the pick up location and signed as documentation AGREEING with the increased price based on adding 1034 cubic feet to her move. You pay for what you move not what you DISCLOSE you are moving.
3.) The client does have the opportunity to file for compensation of damaged items per the terms of her services contract as follows:
CLAIM FILING PROCEDURE: As per company TERMS AND CONDITIONS, in the unlikely event a customer realizes that some of their goods are damaged or missing, or if they feel that they have been over-charged or charged for services that they didn't receive prior, during or after services were completed, all customers FULLY understand that they MUST initially give the service provider (Golden Gate Relocation) the FIRST RIGHT to fully investigate and respond in writing with a resolution to their issues.
To do so, please contact our claims and customer retention Processing Company at www.movingclaims.net NOTE: In the event, you are not satisfied when a resolution is made to your claim/complaint against the company, ONLY THEN you may contact any state, city, government, insurance, and consumer group such as the public, media organization, internet website or credit card agency
By placing a deposit with Golden Gate Relocation, I am agreeing to the Terms & Conditions stated above.
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Alex
unprofessional and poor performance
this is an unprofessional, overcharging, just-after-your-money moving - more like throwing around - company. They damaged 2 TVs, folded a mattress and broke numerous light fixturesm- all not usable anymore and, lost or stole some boxes (all my tools are missing) and did not help with unpacking or basic furniture assembly. poor performance. Use at your own risk. Poor value and disastrous results. I truly wish I had not called them. Find someone else and steer clear from these criminals.
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCJul 31, 2024
GGR would like to speak to the client directly and have requested additional details (last name and job number) to address the client's issues.
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Mark P.
Scammers & Con artists!
Arrived on time, moved everything outside then told me it was going to be 2k more than my quote! Picked up on June 12 but didn’t deliver until July 3rd! 2 broken TV’s and I had to setup our beds. DO NOT USE
these scammers & con artists!!!!!!
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCJul 30, 2024
GGR is sorry that you had issues with your move. We encourage Mr. Pollack to make use of the claims/complaint process as stated in his estimate as we had not been advised after delivery that there were any issues with his move. The client was delivered in 12 business days and his estimated delivery time was 1-10 business days just 2 days outside of his estimated delivery window for a very small move.
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Talisha S.
They stole our belongings!
Don’t use them!! They moved our home from across the country, well some of it. They literally went shopping through our belongings. My wedding ring is gone, new shoes still in the box, my mom’s old platter worth little money, and so much more. One box of clothing was ransacked and they left things turned inside out. We reported all the broken and stolen items including a 55 inch tv. We filled out their fake claims information and was offered a whopping $119 to compensate our losses. Don’t trust them!!!!
Response from GOLDEN GATE RELOCATION LLCJul 24, 2024
Golden Gate is very sorry to hear the client had issues with the move. We are disturbed to hear a client would not understand the terms of their estimate which clearly states: LIABILITY: Golden Gate Relocation: You are not able to give to us to carry and we accept no liability whatsoever for firearms, jewelry, cash, banknotes, any financial instruments, hazardous materials, liquids. The contract also states the valuation for free on the move is $0.60 per pound per article so the client was offered compensation based on the weight of the items damages.