RIGHT OF SALE, NC (WTVD) – Moving can be frustrating. But if you pay for an engine and never get your stuff, it can turn into a complete disaster.
Here’s what happened to a recent college graduate when she transferred from her school in St. Louis returned home to Raleigh.
“We spent thousands of dollars buying new furniture and clothes for her,” said David Florence, her father. He had to replace everything during the move because the driver had yet to show up to deliver his daughter despite being paid in full.
It started when Florence said he was online to Shiply.com to find a motivation. Shiply doesn’t do the work itself, instead, it connects people with motivations that are willing to do the work.
“I found a motivator and he gave me a quote, which was pretty low, but it seemed reasonable. He was bonded and he had a million dollars in insurance, according to Shiply, and he has four stars and they support him,” explains Florence.
The original quote for the motor was $616. However, as soon as the motivator arrived, the price nearly doubled.
“I won’t leave until you pay me enough,” Florence said the driver told him over the phone. Through the Cash App, Florence paid out more than $1,200 to movers.
The driver then packed up his daughter Florence’s belongings and set off for Raleigh – or so Florence thought. A few days later, Florence received a text from the mover.
“(The person who moved) texted me, ‘Well, I have some problems; I guarantee I will be there on Tuesday night. “” As of Tuesday night, however, Florence still had no idea where the person moved or what happened to his daughter’s things. .
“I called in the morning and it said the number you contacted was disconnected. I told Shiply, they (say they) will send (the person moving) a message. Like, your number. It was disconnected, so a message won’t really work,” said Florence.
Now more than two months later and still no news from the engine. All of his daughter’s belongings disappeared along with the engine.
“She had all her clothes stolen. She only had one pair of flip-flops, one pair of shoes, three shirts and one pair of shorts, all she had, so I had to. buy all the new stuff.”
Florence has contacted police in Missouri, where action has begun and police are investigating. A police report said officers found the driver’s truck, which had been rented and returned, but they were unable to contact the driver.
Troubleshooter Diane Wilson contacted Shiply who said it would only work with Florence, but he said the company wouldn’t help. The campaigner never responded to Wilson.
When it comes to defending your move, research is key. You can’t just go for a good deal, because remember, you’re trusting the motivator with your assets. Also, put everything in writing, including who will make the move, the pick up and delivery dates, and see if the price of the move is guaranteed or can be increased.
When it comes to his daughter Florence’s goods, he says he knows they’ll probably never get them back. He said he was taking the case to court to try to get the lost money back. He paid Shiply by credit card and contested the fee, remember, paying by credit always gives you the best protection.
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