I Moved Heirloom China from Florida to Colorado Intact
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Key West, FL → Aurora, CO
$6,381
Two-bedroom home, about 750 square feet
$7,844
+$1,463, because I moved more
1,913 mi
Long-distance, interstate
- I compared three quotes before I hired Mayzlin Relocation for my Florida to Colorado move, and they landed within $633 of each other.
- My final bill came in $1,463 over the estimate, because I moved more than I said I would, and I still rated quote accuracy 5 out of 5.
- I shared all of it, my quotes, my bills, and my ratings, as part of moveBuddha’s Better Moves Project.
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This account is based on a conversation with Beth G., who moved from Key West, Florida, to Aurora, Colorado, in November 2022 using Mayzlin Relocation. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
My move from Florida to Colorado
In late November 2022, Tom and I moved from Key West to Aurora to be closer to family. Goodbye sunscreen, hello earmuffs. The move wasn’t especially large or complicated, and going from the Keys to Colorado in winter can shock the system.
What made me particular about which company I hired was a china set that belonged to my grandmother and a collection of porcelain Lladro figurines. Fragile things aren’t usually a problem for experienced packers, and some of the original boxes for my collection were long gone. If one little flower petal broke between Key West and Aurora, the value would drop drastically. I didn’t want to overspend, and I was determined to work with a company that would handle those pieces carefully, communicate well, and meet its commitments.
We knew about the move three months ahead, so I had time to build a budget and read up, including posts like 40 tips you must know when moving out of state. According to moveBuddha, users who compare movers this way save more than 30% versus taking the first quote they get.
My Mayzlin Relocation experience at a glance
Here’s what stood out most about moving with Mayzlin Relocation, good and bad.
- Communication: Five out of five. The reps were responsive every time I called for an update on the truck, and I got a courtesy call a few days before delivery to confirm and to remind me about parking.
- Pricing accuracy and transparency: I paid $1,463 more than the original quote, and it wasn’t a problem, because I moved more than I originally said I would. I could add or remove items from the inventory at any point and get an updated number.
- Professionalism: The customer service reps, drivers, and movers were all helpful, professional, and efficient.
- Timeliness: My things arrived inside the delivery window we agreed on, though that window was six weeks.
- Loss and damage: Nothing was lost. One small antique apothecary jar broke. My Lladros and my grandmother’s china arrived in perfect condition.
- Would I use Mayzlin Relocation again? Yes. I had a positive experience and got good value.
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Why I chose Mayzlin Relocation
Mayzlin is based in North Carolina and mostly handles full-service moves up and down the East Coast, so Colorado isn’t in their standard service area. What worked in my favor was that they had a truck heading my direction when I needed one, and I liked their quote and their customer service.
During a virtual walkthrough I pointed out everything that needed to move and flagged what needed special attention. My rep was knowledgeable and professional, the company was in good standing with the USDOT, and the quote covered door-to-door transportation, full packing including materials and labor, disassembly and reassembly of things like beds and tables, loading and unloading, 30 days of free storage that I didn’t end up needing, and basic released-value coverage at $0.60 per pound per item. I declined extra coverage because my homeowner’s policy covers moving loss and damage. Knowing I could add or remove items and get an updated quote was the peace of mind I needed.
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- Full refund if you cancel within 7 days of your move
- Hands-on customer service
- 24/7 support
- Price-matching policy
My move at a glance
Here are the basics of my relocation, including what I was quoted and what I actually paid for my Florida to Colorado move.
| Move date | November 28, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Moved from | Key West, Florida |
| Moved to | Aurora, Colorado |
| Distance | 1,913 miles |
| Move size | Two-bedroom home (about 750 square feet) |
| Moving company | Mayzlin Relocation |
| Moving quote | $6,381 |
| Actual cost | $7,844 (I moved more items than expected) |
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Quotes I compared
I built a shortlist of full-service movers that seemed experienced and trustworthy, then checked that each company’s USDOT number was valid and current before requesting estimates. I also priced truck rentals from Penske and U-Haul. The three full-service quotes came in within $633 of each other, which meant price wasn’t going to decide it.
| Company | Estimated weight | Cost estimate |
|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines | Between 4,900 and 6,000 pounds | $6,226 |
| Mayzlin Relocation | Between 4,900 and 6,000 pounds | $6,381 |
| Safeway Moving | Between 4,900 and 6,000 pounds | $6,859 |
Pickup day
After paying a 25% deposit by credit card, Tom and I set aside what we wanted to carry ourselves and got busy selling and donating everything we didn’t want to move.
Mayzlin texted on the day to say the crew was on the way and would arrive around 11 a.m. After a quick meet-and-greet I walked them through the house, and I was not shy about reminding them that the Lladros and my grandmother’s china needed handling with kid gloves. I also made big X’s in blue painter’s tape on everything I didn’t want going on the truck.
With the crew up to speed, Tom and I spent a few hours at a friend’s house and left them to it. We were always a phone call away, and we came back a few hours later with pizza and Gatorade. After lunch and a few more hours the driver texted to say everything was on the truck. The crew was there about five hours, and I felt confident they’d done everything they could to protect the furniture and the breakables. I paid another 50% of the original estimate in cash.
Delivery day
The reps were responsive and helpful every time I called to ask about the truck’s progress, and I got a courtesy call a few days out to confirm delivery and remind me to leave enough parking space. The trip from Key West to Aurora took six weeks, which is exactly what we’d agreed during the quote process.
The two-man crew was careful and polite, and unloading and reassembly took about three hours. I paid the remaining 25% in cash. The final price was more than the original quote, and I moved more than I thought I would, so that’s on me. My Lladros and my grandmother’s china arrived in perfect condition, and the only casualty was one small antique apothecary jar.
What I’d flag about Mayzlin
Mayzlin packed, loaded, and delivered my most prized possessions on time and without loss, the apothecary jar aside. I’m not one to split hairs, and there are a few things they could have done better.
The contents of my medicine cabinet and a few spent rolls of tape got dumped haphazardly into a large box to fill gaps, which struck me as unprofessional, though the only casualty was a leaky perfume bottle. A few cartons weren’t labeled well enough. And the movers applied tape directly to my vacuum cleaner, which left adhesive residue behind when it came off.
Final thoughts
Mayzlin delivered a positive experience on a 1,913-mile move. I wish it hadn’t cost as much as it did, and I put most of that down to inflation and fuel prices, which are out of any mover’s hands. Looking back, they saved me a lot of time and stress, and I’m grateful for it.
I also had a five-star experience with moveBuddha, because the site let me compare long-distance movers side by side in one place. My advice is to consider every option, including moving containers, full-service movers, and truck rental, the way Katie did on her Chicago to North Carolina move. Build a shortlist, check each company’s status, insurance, and rating with the USDOT, and then trust your gut and go with the one you’re most comfortable with.
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My ratings
Here’s how I scored Mayzlin Relocation on a scale of 1 to 5 based on my end-to-end experience.
- Communication: 5 out of 5. Responsive on every call, plus a courtesy call before delivery and a text on move day.
- Timeliness: 5 out of 5. Delivered inside the six-week window we agreed to at the quote stage.
- Quote accuracy: 5 out of 5. I paid $1,463 more than quoted, and that was because I moved more than I’d listed, not because Mayzlin changed the terms.
- Overall experience: 4 out of 5. Careful crews and prized possessions intact, held back by sloppy box-filling and tape residue on my vacuum.
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Tips for future movers
These are the practical steps we recommend based on Beth G.’s experience:
- Check the USDOT number before you request a quote, not after: Beth G. verified each company’s status, insurance, and rating first, which is how she built a shortlist worth comparing rather than a list worth vetting.
- Mark what stays with painter’s tape: Big blue X’s on everything that wasn’t going on the truck meant no confusion and nothing loaded by mistake.
- Tell the crew what matters and why: Beth G. walked her movers through the house and named the Lladros and her grandmother’s china specifically. Both survived 1,913 miles when the original boxes were long gone.
- Expect your bill to move if your inventory does: Beth G. paid $1,463 over her quote because she moved more than she’d listed. Ask whether you can update the inventory mid-process and get a revised number, which is what made this a non-issue for her.
- Ask about the delivery window in weeks, not days: Six weeks from Key West to Aurora was agreed upfront, so it never became a surprise. Get that number before you sign and plan your first month around it.
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