I know this can be a touchy subject as I've read some subscribers who
like some piano movers, where others don't.  Can anyone give me a couple
of recommendations on long distance piano movers as I'm moving a piano
from Houston, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia.  Thanks in advance!

Britt Abbott
Chesapeake, Virginia

 [ Favorable testimonials notwithstanding, and in spite of the good
 [ intentions of the mover, accidents do happen and the mover's insurance
 [ isn't likely to cover all repair costs nor the cost of replacement.
 [ You should purchase your own insurance to cover loss or damage during
 [ shipment as well as in your home.  See the MMDigest articles indexed
 [ at http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/KWIC/M/mover.html 
 [ and http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/KWIC/M/movers.html 
 [ and http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/KWIC/M/moving.html 
 [
 [ See also the collection of "Piano Moving Horror Stories" indexed at
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/KWIC/H/horror.html  and especially
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Digests/199804/1998.04.12.13.html 
 [
 [ As expressed in those articles, collectors of costly and irreplaceable
 [ instruments seem to agree that it is safest to hire a specialist with
 [ a proven good reputation.  Otherwise any mover could be hired who
 [ carries adequate insurance against theft and damage and liability on
 [ the _entire_ load of cargo.  Not many moving firms do.  -- Robbie