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VALUATION OPTIONS
Your Cross Town Movers/Bekins representative will also help
to define a transit protection option that works best for
you. You can choose standard coverage ($0.60 per pound @ no
cost), or choose the security provided in our "For All It's
Worth" transit protection. With this option, your goods will
be covered for repair, replacement or reimbursement against
loss or damage for up to 100% of their current retail value,
without depreciation and with maximum reimbursement up to
the shipment value you declare. Having proper transit coverage
will provide you with additional assurances that your family
is protected.
Protecting your Possessions
Our goal is to deliver your household items to your new home
in a safe and timely manner. Although Cross Town Movers and
Bekins take every measure to assure that your items arrive
at your new home without incident, sometimes damage occurs.
To be sure that your goods are protected, we offer various
level of transit protection from full value protection to
basic liability protection. You choose what's right for you.
If an item is lost or damaged during your move with us, our
"For All It's Worth" full value protection offers you the
full replacement value of items at today's replacement cost,
without depreciation up to the dollar amount of value you
declare, or repair. In addition, this coverage extends to
"pairs and sets", where if one item in a pair or set is damaged
beyond repair or is lost and an exact replacement cannot be
found, we will replace the entire set. The cost of this protection
depends on the declared value of your shipment and the deductible
you choose. This option gives you the peace of mind you need
to be assured that if anything happens, you'll be protected.
Basic Liability Protection is free of charge to you
and provides for the replacement or repair of an item at $.60
per pound per article and depreciation applies.
An example, you have a sofa weighing 150 lbs. which costs
$800. If it is damaged during the move, you'd receive $90
if you select basic liability coverage and up to $800 if you
had "For All It's Worth" full value replacement coverage.
Please be aware that Bekins transit protection excludes
inherent vice, climatic conditions and cartons that are packed
by owner or a third party.
Inherent Vice/Mechanical Condition Unknown - This
means that the carrier is not responsible for any damages
which are inherent to the item being shipped. The mechanical
condition of appliances or electronics cannot be established
prior to a move, therefore unless there is exterior damage
noted about the items or cartons, it is assumed that it is
in working condition.
Climatic Condition - Any damages which are the direct
result of change in temperature or humidity are beyond the
carrier's control.
Cartons that are "Packed by Owner" (PBO) - Unless
the carton is damaged, Bekins is not liable for any items
that have been packed by someone other than Bekins. If the
carton shows visible damage, it should be noted on the inventory
and the carton(s) and damaged items must be retained for our
inspection.
The choice is yours; however, why would you choose anything
other than full value protection coverage? Your Cross Town
Movers/Bekins representative can explain these valuation coverages
in detail so that you make the decision that's right for your
family.
High Value Coverage:
Cross Town Movers and Bekins have developed special procedures
for preparing and shipping items of high value. Items of high
value are considered to have a value in excess of $100 per
pound. Items typically considered to be of "high value" include
items such as jewelry, furs, antiques, crystal, silverware,
gems, precious metals, art and coin collections, oriental
rugs, tapestries and collectibles.
If you decide to include high value items in your shipment,
you must notify your Cross Town Movers representative before
packing day or moving day, as you will need to complete and
sign a "High Value Inventory" form. This form is needed to
list your high value items so that you are assured that your
articles are not limited to minimum liability. The High Value
Inventory form will list signatures, serial numbers and manufacturer's
marks. You may also want to photograph or videotape the high
value items being shipped. You will be required to sign this
document as well.
When you pack your own goods, do not seal any cartons which
contain high value items since the driver loading your shipment
must be able to verify that the items listed on the High Value
Inventory form are contained in the carton. On moving day,
the driver will seal the carton and assign an inventory number
in your presence.
This process was designed to fully protect your special items.
Be aware that the valuation coverage option you select will
determine the method used in any claims settlement. Before
any settlement, you will be required to furnish verification
of ownership and proof of value.
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