The company’s primary focus has always been providing the best customer service in the industry. We realize that moving is very stressful, and our number one goal is to ensure that all of our customers are well informed and comfortable with choosing the shipping company that best suits their needs; and although we realize that price is important, we believe it is our superior customer service that sets us apart from our competition. If our customers have an issue, problem or a complaint we take them very serious and do our best to review, resolve and prevent them from happening them in the future.
Ship Smart Inc. (shipsmart.com) has 759 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Also known as
Ship Smart, shipsmart.com
Website
shipsmart.com
Category
Shipping & Logistics
Location
Aptos, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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The people that came to my home to wrap up my family cabinet,It was an heirloom for my sister in Colorado. They did a tremendous wonderful job very courteous very personal very nice to young man.
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Aug 31, 2023
Hi Rittie, we would like to express our gratitude for choosing our furniture shipping service and taking the time to write a review. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we are thrilled that you had a positive experience with our service. Thank you again for your feedback and please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you ever need assistance in the future.
AN
Anthony
Unprofessional Customer Service…
Unprofessional Customer Service Experience During Final Payment and Move Scheduling
My recent experience with Ship Smart customer service during the final payment and move scheduling process left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. As a customer who had hoped for a smooth and stress-free move, the unprofessional behavior exhibited by the customer service representative was both surprising and disheartening.
Upon reaching the final payment stage, I had a clear and reasonable request: to have my shipment delivered before I left for a scheduled vacation. Given ample notice, I believed that this would be a straightforward arrangement, especially considering the commitments I had made with the company. However, the customer service representative's response was far from the professionalism I had expected.
Rather than acknowledging my valid concerns and working to find a solution, the representative's attitude was dismissive and indifferent. My repeated attempts to explain the importance of my requested delivery date fell on deaf ears, as the representative seemed more interested in rushing through the conversation rather than addressing my concerns. This lack of empathy and disregard for a paying customer's needs was deeply disheartening.
Feeling unheard and frustrated, I decided to escalate the matter by speaking to upper management. While I had hoped that the management team would take my concerns seriously and address the unprofessional behavior of their employee, even this step did not yield the desired results. The response from upper management was lukewarm at best, and it was clear that the issue was not being treated with the urgency it deserved.
As a customer, I believe that it's essential to be treated with respect and professionalism throughout the entirety of a business interaction, especially when dealing with a service as significant as moving one's belongings. Unfortunately, my experience with Ship Smart fell far short of these expectations. The lack of accountability and responsiveness displayed by both the customer service representative and upper management left me feeling frustrated and undervalued.
In conclusion, my customer service experience with Ship Smart during the final payment and move scheduling was far from satisfactory. The unprofessional attitude of the customer service representative and the lackluster response from upper management showcased a disregard for customer concerns and a failure to uphold the standards of professionalism. I hope that Ship Smart takes these criticisms seriously and makes the necessary improvements to ensure a more positive experience for future customers.
Sincerely
First, Last and final customer:
Update as of 12/5/2023
I would like to thank Ship Smart for addressing my issues and concern. The customer service I received since my initial review has been beyond my expectation.
I can honestly say they read reviews and take them serious. Thanks for your help Trisha.
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Nov 13, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We apologize for any problems you may have experienced while using our service. Our customer service manager has been trying to contact you but has been unsuccessful. Please contact us at your earliest convenience so we may address the issues with your shipment. We value your business and very much look forward to hearing from you.
DH
Diane H.
SO many great things to say about Ship Smart!
SO many great things to say about Ship Smart! The team I worked with was responsive, courteous, knowledgeable and professional. They had great attention to detail and follow-up. Their subcontractor who picked up and packaged my large elliptical trainer was right on time and got the job done. The delivery to my daughter went flawlessly. The team provided great communication from start to finish so I never had to worry.
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Aug 10, 2023
Hi Diane,
Thank you for the positive feedback about the care our customer service team and crew took with your small cross-country move. We appreciate the business and look forward to working with you again.
JE
Jen
Great Experience! Zero complaints!
Everything arrived safely. The delivery process was transparent. I was never left wondering where my stuff was. Everything went where it was supposed to go (there were multiple shipments to multiple locations). The guys who delivered to Austin were awesome (I wasn't in FL for shipment and I wasn't in Denver). Everyone has been pleasant and helpful. And, the price was reasonable. I've got zero complaints!!
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your feedback about the care our team took with your multiple small cross country moves. We appreciate the business, and we would be happy to help with the next shipment.
DB
Dianne B.
Make sure you get insurance.
I'll be honest...this wasn't the best experience for us. We hired Ship Smart to move my daughter from Texas to Ohio. While the people were all very nice, the crew that packed up her belongings in Dallas were not terribly careful and several things were damaged.
That said, customer service has been very responsive and very helpful in rectifying the situation.
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Jul 17, 2023
Hi Dianne,
I am very sorry that you were not completely satisfied with our service. While we aim for 100% customer satisfaction, there are some very rare one-off shipments that sometimes incur damage. When this happens, we do everything possible to make it right with our customers. We appreciate your business and want to thank you for your feedback and for working with us to make the situation right.
KS
Kyeann S.
Avoid this company at all costs
Avoid this company at all costs. They broke the contract and acted in bad faith. They seemed to attempt to bully me into absorbing the blame for setting me up to ship 2/3 more than what I agreed to despite my doing everything I could to prevent it, and their actively making choices to make it so that all of the extra stuff was shipped. When I called them out on every maneuver they tried, and it was clear that they didn't have any actual defense, then they said they would pay me if I didn't write any bad reviews or report them to regulatory agencies! So, (from my perspective), they pretty much admitted to fraud, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and breach of contract, but then when I wouldn't shut up about it, they suddenly wouldn't pay me. Dishonest, slimy, and sociopathic is how I would describe these people. "Jim Locke" was the guy I dealt with, and he was insulting and terrible.
In response to Ship Smart's response, they are continuing the pattern of half-truths and outright lies. They wrote to me that they were refusing to give me any kind of discount after I refused to get one in exchange for not making negative reviews and reporting them to consumer and regulatory agencies, so if they have changed their mind, they need to actually contact me and indicate that. Also, I have asked and asked for any evidence that an authorized person signed off on adding all of those things that I specifically, from the first communication, told them I didn't want. They admitted that the person promised at multiple to send me photos of the items before weighing, but then didn't. These people really seem to have purposely completely gouged me, wouldn't refund me unless I covered it up, and now are lying about it while pretending they have agreed to give me a refund.
Also, it is hostile, unprofessional, dishonest, unethical, etc. to gouge customers, lie to them, and press them to keep quiet. You can smile and speak calmly while knifing someone, but that doesn't mean you aren't actually doing it. My responses are completely justified, and their deceit, etc. is completely unprofessional.
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Jul 14, 2023
Ship Smart places great value on the customer relationship, and we do everything possible to leave each and every customer satisfied with our services. If we make a mistake, we own up to it and make it right. In this case, the customer contracted Ship Smart to pick up, package, transport, and deliver her items from Montana to New Mexico. We provided the services at a fair price with the approval of the customer. The customer’s appointed representative at the pick up location added some items to the shipment. We took those items as directed, per the terms of the contract. We did not increase our charges even though there were additional items. We regret this situation, and we did offer the customer a refund in the interest of customer service. We have tried very hard to accommodate this customer, and all our correspondence has been professional, courteous, and in good faith to address the customer's concerns. Ship Smart is still open to providing the customer with a discount.
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Beth
Very professional and competent
Very professional and competent. Available on short notice.
Expert packers.
Excellent communication.
Fantastic!!!
LM
Linda M.
The people were so great
The people were so great. From talking on the phone setting up shipping my antique cash register from California to Pennsylvania to the 2 men who picked it up and wrapped it. My cousin received it in perfect condition. It was a really good experience. I appreciated how ShipSmart treated me and my property. I would definately use them again.
Response from Ship Smart Inc.Jun 22, 2023
Hi Linda,
Thank you for your feedback on the care our customer service team and crew took with your small cross-country move. We appreciate the business and look forward to assisting you again if you should need us.