Cutt-throat Business, Deceptive Practices

Andrew O. Submitted this review about AmeriFreight Car Shipping
Review made Live: 12/24/2013 3:23:00 PM
I did a lot of research to find a reputable company, and ultimately went with Amerifreight. Most of the people that I spoke with to get a quote would outright lie to me. I spoke with Jessica and she was mostly accurate in what she told me, offered me a low quote, and was patient while I tried to figure out how best to get my car across the country.
I figured out that the quotes that the companies give you are pretty much bogus and are just a tool to get people to do business with their company. They have no control over pricing or timing for pick-up and delivery. There is no set price, but it is a bidding process from start to finish (whether you use a carrier or a broker). The final price ended up being almost $300 over what I was quoted, but the carrier that I selected was able to pick up my vehicle within 4 days after it was available.
Obviously I was glad that Amerifreight uses reputable carriers to ship my car, but pretty disappointed to find out that the entire industry is dishonest and ethically challenged. I even had a competitor for Amerifreight call me up after my vehicle was listed on the national board, tell me that my vehicle was being listed well below the average going rate (not a good thing), then tell me blatant lies, and try to get me to switch my business.
The vehicle that I shipped was a mid-sized sedan, still in working condition. I was quoted $915, and ended up paying a total of $1165. Amerifreight also requires that customers leave a review on this website or be charged $50, as part of their service agreement. Ultimately my vehicle made it across country in one piece, was picked up within their promised 7-day window (using PK Line carriers), and without any major damage (still need to get it washed to see if there are any scratches).

Company Response
AmeriFreight from AmeriFreight Car Shipping Submitted this response.
Response Date: 12/26/2013 3:03:00 PM
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