Walmart included INSIDE delivery for the $99 freight. My local gun store charges $90 for curbside drop off and $120 for inside delivery with a $15/stair surcharge.
northAmerican Van Lines truck pulled up, the delivery guys unpacked it outside, and two guys placed it in a closet inside one of my bedrooms.
The safe was bolted to the pallet at the factory for shipping. The only way to unbolt the pallet is to open the safe. Opening a safe with a couple strangers standing there is a bit awkward. I hope it wasn't one of these freight companies that use federally subsidized ex-convict labor. What's does the tear drop tattoo below eye symbolize???
$120 plus $15 a sounds very reasonable. I charge $125 an hour, shop to shop. Our average gun safe delivery runs between $200 and $300.
Of course, I have some things the North American Van Lines doesn't have:
Employees that have undergone background checks. They won't come back and steal from you, and they won't talk to all of their friends about the safe you just bought.
Employees that move safes all day long. Granted it's not rocket science, but safes have probably killed more people while being moved that matresses have.
Employees that actually know about safes. They can answer most questions during the delivery, and show you how everything works before they leave. They will place the safe, shim it to level, and assemble anything that doesn't come assembled from the factory. They can install dry rods, bolt the safe to the floor, and change the combination while they are there.
I have $100,000 worth of tools and equipment specifically designed for safe work. This prevents damage to your safe and your house.
Customers can call me before they call the 1-800 number for the safe manufacturers customer service. I am usually better equipped than their customer service reps to answer questions and diagnose problems. I'm also available 24 hours a day.
Moving companies are well known for hiring incompetent, unskilled muscle. They are also well known for hiring ex felons, as they work cheap. This is not true of all moving companies and their employees, but it is widespread. Some gun shops and sporting goods stores that sell gun safes aren't always that much different.
When people ask why I charge $100 more than the gun shop, I tell them that's the charge for peace of mind. No gun shop, sporting goods store, discount store has the training, equipment, or experience that I do. This is definately a case of getting what you pay for.
I hope it wasn't one of these freight companies that use federally subsidized ex-convict labor. What's does the tear drop tattoo below eye symbolize??? 