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April 14, 2017

How to Avoid Epic Failures When Long-Distance Moving Bulky or Priceless Possessions to or from Oklahoma City

If you’re moving your Oklahoma City household and you’ve got to get something really large or special from here to there, your imagination may be overwhelmed by all the things that could go awry. Tragedy isn’t certain, though. There are ways around it, and we’ll get to them directly. First, let’s review a few assumptions you may be making that can – and often do! – bring about disaster.

man frustrated by moving aloneAssuming you’re better off “going it alone” …
As the proverb has it, if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. At A-1 Freeman we say, if you want that big or priceless item of yours to reach its destination no worse for the journey, get help: our help.

Assuming you can bubble-wrap anything …
Bubble wrap isn’t some supernatural material that safeguards all things from damage. Believe us – it’s our job to know. Oh, sure, bubble wrap can provide a great protective barrier for many items. But if you’re considering shipping artwork, antiques, electronics, or anything of real value, you need a bit extra. And it’s available: all types of rugged specialty crates, boxes, and packing materials, many of which can be custom-fit to objects of nearly any size and configuration.

Assuming all moving trucks are identical …
You have it on good authority that all moving trucks are not created equal. Specialty items like yours must have specialty trucks. And A-1 Freeman provides them. These specialty trucks of ours have design [[features|elements]|attributes]63] that significantly curtail the movement of your belongings during transport. That, plus your belongings being packed in specialty materials, should convince you that they’ll arrive at your new home in the same condition they were in when packed.

Assuming your valued possession is so bizarre, no one could have any idea how to ship it …
You’d be amazed by what our crews at A-1 Freeman can move! Specialty shipments are our … uh … well … specialty. So, before you consign your special thing to the pawn shop, figuring it’s too special for shipping, contact us. We’re often relied upon to move such treasures as large paintings in bulky frames, statuary, finely wrought collectibles and bric-a-brac, costly antiques, and complicated electronics – even relatively gigantic things like boats! Still wary of how we might transport your treasured item? Talk with us and we’ll show you clearly how we’d get it done. We think you’ll be pleased!

Now that we’ve dispensed with those pessimistic, let’s spend more time examining the positive side of the picture.

5 Reasons People Move With Oklahoma City’s A-1 Freeman Moving Group

These days you have lots of options for long-distance moving – everything from using budget U-Hauls for a DIY move, to hiring a pod provider where you pack and they drive, to acquiring the comprehensive services of a well-known van line. Hey, whatever floats your boat! If you’re not sure about it, though, you might consider why so many people trust Oklahoma City’s A-1 Freeman Moving Group for their household move.

Long-Experienced Staff
As opposed to many online-based moving brokers, ours is a family business that’s been around since 1974. When you call us, you’re conversing with real people on the other end of the line – professional people with extensive experience in long-distance moving. We support our people, too, from our engaging customer service staff to our trusty moving crews. You’ll be happy to know that our crews wear easily identifiable uniforms and are background checked, not to mention drug tested – so there’s no uncertainty about who’s entering your home. As for the quality of the work our team does? The numbers say it all: 85% of our moves are claims-free and 96% of our moves are praised for on-time delivery. Those are numbers any moving company would want!



Global Footprint
A-1 Freeman Moving Group can help you navigate a move across town or around the world. Long-distance moving indeed! But, then, it’s that skill we have with international moves that makes us all the more proficient with cross-country, state-to-state, intrastate, and local moves.

Totally Responsible
With us, no facet of your move is forgotten. We aim to insure that, on moving day, you’ve got nothing to be anxious about. One essential thing we do to that end is let you select from a wide number of moving services so you can make your move as uninvolving for you as you wish.

And those really big or really precious belongings of yours? Entrust them to us, and we’ll take total responsibility for getting them safely and securely to your new home.
REAL PEOPLE. GREAT EXPERIENCES.
The Mickelson Family
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The Mickelson Family
Best. Move. Ever!
Very pleased with the overall respect and care the men gave to my possessions. Even mailing me very quickly the only thing lost in transit. Would recommend to anyone needing a long distant move.
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