Moving

Teefus · June 2018

We're contemplating a cross country move. What's the best way to pack up my LBGE to survive the trip? We'll be using a commercial moving company.

JohnInCarolina · June 2018

Tell the wife she can sit in the back.

dmchicago · June 2018

Let them do it.

And make sure they have adequate insurance.

Moved mine from Chicago to Austin with no problems.

lkapigian · June 2018

Teefus said:

We're contemplating a cross country move. What's the best way to pack up my LBGE to survive the trip? We'll be using a commercial moving company.

If you are using a commercial company, they will pack it I'm sure...liability is on them if something happens....You may want to remove fire box ring etc and let them pack separately

stlcharcoal · June 2018

lkapigian said:

Teefus said:

We're contemplating a cross country move. What's the best way to pack up my LBGE to survive the trip? We'll be using a commercial moving company.

If you are using a commercial company, they will pack it I'm sure...liability is on them if something happens....You may want to remove fire box ring etc and let them pack separately

For the "appraised value", not the replacement value. Had a lady call me a few weeks ago and the movers dropped their large (10 mile move). Broke the base and the fire ring. They sent someone out to "appraise" the BGE and gave them $300. Rather than pay to replace those two parts, they just bought a new one from me since it was only a few hundred more.

If you're going to keep the firebox and firering inside, just put cardboard between all the mating surfaces and it will be fine. BGE ships them all over the world and rarely do they ever get broken in transit.

lkapigian · June 2018

stlcharcoal said:

lkapigian said:

Teefus said:

We're contemplating a cross country move. What's the best way to pack up my LBGE to survive the trip? We'll be using a commercial moving company.

If you are using a commercial company, they will pack it I'm sure...liability is on them if something happens....You may want to remove fire box ring etc and let them pack separately

For the "appraised value", not the replacement value. Had a lady call me a few weeks ago and the movers dropped their large (10 mile move). Broke the base and the fire ring. They sent someone out to "appraise" the BGE and gave them $300. Rather than pay to replace those two parts, they just bought a new one from me since it was only a few hundred more.

If you're going to keep the firebox and firering inside, just put cardboard between all the mating surfaces and it will be fine. BGE ships them all over the world and rarely do they ever get broken in transit.

did not know that , valid point...only used movers once and they packed stuff way better than I would have....did not move an egg though

Jeremiah · June 2018

You can always go back to your dealer and ask for a box with all the styrofoam, dissasemblenit into the original box.

NPHuskerFL · June 2018

Do it yourself. + many moving co. won't assume that liability anyway. And if they do you will never see the True Value if they do break it as Jonathan stated earlier. Our son recently moved into his home and took his Minimax with him. The moving company moved everything but the mini Max.

DoubleEgger · June 2018

Jeremiah said:

You can always go back to your dealer and ask for a box with all the styrofoam, dissasemblenit into the original box.

Bingo

dmchicago · June 2018

You can buy replacement value coverage.

Also do check your homeowners insurance

Legume · June 2018

I guess nobody’s going to suggest a lyin’ cheatin’ warranty claim? Another public full melt-down on a Friday could be good fun.

Fred19Flintstone · June 2018

So where are you going?

stlcharcoal · June 2018

Jeremiah said:

You can always go back to your dealer and ask for a box with all the styrofoam, dissasemblenit into the original box.

You can, but you have to dissemble the Egg. That's what I do when I move it, but some people are hesitant to. Plus, we usually slice that box up to get into it.

If you want to do this, get on it so they save a box for you and don't cut it up when opening.

If you're going to put the dome upside down in the base, make sure you pull the dome temp gauge out first!!

Dobie · June 2018

Ask your mover what the deductable is and then how much they pay per pound for claims, make sure your sitting down.

gdenby · June 2018

DoubleEgger said:

Jeremiah said:

You can always go back to your dealer and ask for a box with all the styrofoam, dissasemblenit into the original box.

Bingo

+ bingo. The interior packing is every bit as important as the outer.

I was employed to ship very valuable objects, and even glass was sometimes easier than ceramics. The Egg's ceramics are pretty strong, but given its weight, surviving a drop off a truck bed takes lots of padding. That drop is the base line for safety, btw. Moreover, having a well made frame around it will help the movers strap it down.

SSQUAL612 · June 2018

Thanks for the post...was about to search the forum for advice myself.

AB1234 · June 2018

I took the guts out of mine and the movers boxed up each piece. They shrink wrapped the large to the table and put moving blankets around it. No problems.

SSQUAL612 · June 2018

Where are you contemplating moving to? I'm relocating to the Great State of Texas in less than 60 days.

TEXASBGE2018 · June 2018

SSQUAL612 said:

Where are you contemplating moving to? I'm relocating to the Great State of Texas in less than 60 days.

What area are you moving to in Texas?

SSQUAL612 · June 2018

TEXASBGE2018 said:

SSQUAL612 said:

Where are you contemplating moving to? I'm relocating to the Great State of Texas in less than 60 days.

What area are you moving to in Texas?

Ultimately settling in Tyler, but first I’ll be staying with a friend in Temple so I can take my time with home search.

TEXASBGE2018 · June 2018

SSQUAL612 said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

SSQUAL612 said:

Where are you contemplating moving to? I'm relocating to the Great State of Texas in less than 60 days.

What area are you moving to in Texas?

Ultimately settling in Tyler, but first I’ll be staying with a friend in Temple so I can take my time with home search.

Tyler is a great area. Awesome homes there and cheap. Plus you are only an hour and a half or so from Dallas if you need big city convienence. Welcome!

Teefus · June 2018

SSQUAL612 said:

Where are you contemplating moving to? I'm relocating to the Great State of Texas in less than 60 days.

Knoxville, TN area.

Markarm4119 · July 2018

Where to settle in Knoxville depends on where you are going to work, west end of town Cedar Bluff, Farragut area is where I was raised, now crowded lots to do, just congested. I got married to a gal from the Gibbs- Corryton area and we settled there. Worked downtown and had no traffic issues. If your career has you crossing the Tennessee River heading south to Alcoa, Maryville you may want to live there. More home for your money anywhere but west.Good schools in Knox and Blount county, not so much in Anderson and Loudon, Roane counties.

Austin Egghead · July 2018

The eggs came with us when moved from Austin to NTexas. The other option was getting original packing material from egg dealer and letting movers take the egg. Buy extra insurance. Ours was the move from hell with lots of things damaged.

Teefus · July 2018

Markarm4119 said:

Where to settle in Knoxville depends on where you are going to work, west end of town Cedar Bluff, Farragut area is where I was raised, now crowded lots to do, just congested. I got married to a gal from the Gibbs- Corryton area and we settled there. Worked downtown and had no traffic issues. If your career has you crossing the Tennessee River heading south to Alcoa, Maryville you may want to live there. More home for your money anywhere but west.Good schools in Knox and Blount county, not so much in Anderson and Loudon, Roane counties.

We paid a visit last week. The housing market is red hot. Inventory is very low and prices are very high. I have no plans to assume a bunch of mortgage debt to buy a home that's half of what I live in now. It's a show stopper.

Austin Egghead · July 2018

SSQUAL612 said:

Where are you contemplating moving to? I'm relocating to the Great State of Texas in less than 60 days.
Welcome to Texas. You might find you like the Temple /Waco area too.

Spaightlabs · July 2018

dmchicago said:

You can buy replacement value coverage.

Also do check your homeowners insurance

If you file a homeowners claim for a $1000 loss you are insane. You may not see much if any rate increase for the one claim, but if you have another claim in a 3 year period you are hosed for rates and may be cancelled.

dmchicago · July 2018

Spaightlabs said:

dmchicago said:

You can buy replacement value coverage.

Also do check your homeowners insurance

If you file a homeowners claim for a $1000 loss you are insane. You may not see much if any rate increase for the one claim, but if you have another claim in a 3 year period you are hosed for rates and may be cancelled.

Yep. I thought of that after I posted that but didn't go back to edit.

Markarm4119 · July 2018

A 4 side brick, 300 square.ft.home, 4/2, with detached garage/ loft just went on the market for $279,900. With 1 acre in 8700 block of Millertown pike in east end of county. 5 minutes to 3 ridges golf course, and 30 minutes to 3 different lakes.

Markarm4119 · July 2018

3000 square. Ft.

Brisket_Fanatic · July 2018

Read fine print of the insurance. My dad moved from Iowa to NC and they shattered the base, ring and firebox. They insurance was by the pound and he received a check for $57 to replace the egg. Total Bullshirt if you ask me but it seems to be common place. I would pack yourself or carry in your own vehicle.

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