Ship Smart Inc. Reviews 753

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I'll be honest...this wasn't the best experience for us. We hired Ship Smart to move my daughter from Texas to Ohio. While the people were all very nice, the crew that packed up her belongings in Dal... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a bit worried since I did read some negative reviews, but the positive reviews on Trustpilot helped me take the leap. The team was very helpful and always picked up my calls and responded back b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything arrived safely. The delivery process was transparent. I was never left wondering where my stuff was. Everything went where it was supposed to go (there were multiple shipments to multiple... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ship Smart did a marvelous job of shipping an executive desk to NY and a jukebox to AZ for us. We chose to have both crated for extra piece of mind. Both arrived in the same condition they had depar... See more

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  1. Shipping Company
  2. Car Accessories Store

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The company’s primary focus has always been providing the best customer service in the industry. We realize that moving is very stressful, and our number one goal is to ensure that all of our customers are well informed and comfortable with choosing the shipping company that best suits their needs; and although we realize that price is important, we believe it is our superior customer service that sets us apart from our competition. If our customers have an issue, problem or a complaint we take them very serious and do our best to review, resolve and prevent them from happening them in the future.

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3.2

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Miserable Service - Only recommend to your enemies!

Absolutely miserable service. Paid for service up front and was assured they'd take care of getting an item from point A to point B.

They increased prices halfway--basically, "if you want this delivered, pay us more money!" Additionally, they told me that we needed to hire ADDITIONAL customs brokering services--they only told us this after shipping the item, once the item was at the border--again, asking for more money to complete this. I talked to a customs broker who assured us their service was not necessary and we should be able to get the item through without any additional fees or permits.
ShipSmart refused to take accountability and I spent hours on the phone with customs brokers, customs themselves, and ShipSmart just trying to get a piece of art I purchased online from Canada to the USA. They really just charged us obscene amounts of money, upping the ante at every opportunity, and at the end of the day caused more problems than solutions. I would have been better off to take time off work, drive to Canada, and drive back myself. I own a business in the USA, and frankly cannot believe that there are any businesses that operate like this one with such poor service and entirely lacking responsibility. Truly worse than worthless.

Oh, and all of this took several months--I paid them more than $2600 USD over a month ago and STILL have not received the product!!!!!

October 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for my needs of partial load

Ship Smart was perfect for my needs of shipping a partial load cross-country. Very personal service unlike the big shippers. I also had to add in an additional piece of furniture after the packers had left. They were very responsive and accommodating.

August 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Smart Ship team helped me ship antique Cannon

The Smart Ship team helped me ship an antique Cannon! The project required residential pick up and delivery from New Jersey to Washington state. I was really pleased with the entire project especially the frequent communication all the way. Packaging, shipment tracking and delivery were excellent. I will ask Smart Ship to help with any special projects in the future.

July 30, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fine china arrived in great shape!…

Ship Smart people asked enough questions to accurately prepare for the shipment. I wasn't sure the packing was adequate for fine china, but the packers explained how it would be transported and I trusted them. Everything arrived in excellent shape, and ahead of the time they thought it might take. We were very pleased.

April 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super small load service

Prompt friendly and helpful service. Small load that I never had experience preparing. They priced, packed, picked up and delivered with very good communication.

June 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buffet from Canada

This was my first time in dealing with a packing/shipping company to pickup and deliver a piece of antique furniture (a buffet table) from Vancouver to NE Connecticut. The person we purchased the furniture from in Vancouver recommended your company. The communication was easy and uncomplicated. I was given clear instructions of what was required of me in order to pickup the piece, pack it, the customs forms Ineeded to complete and an update on the delivery at every step of the way. When it came time to set up the delivery, that was easy as well. The driver who unloaded the crate was very friendly and dropped it off as close to the porch as possible on the driveway.

When we unboxed the crate, we could tell that extra care was taken by the way the furniture was carefully packed. There was a mirror which we were afraid it might break and the way the crate was packed, there was no way the mirror would get damaged.

The estimate was probably more than the price we paid for the furniture but it was worth paying someone who took special care of it and we're glad we did. It was well worth it to us for peace of mind.

Thank you again.

P.S. I can't remember the date of delivery but I think it was in April.

April 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service excellence

Your company is amazing! From my very first interaction on the phone with your service rep the awesome experience began. Fast, efficient, friendly, seamless service. Had to move my senior parents from NY to my home in VA and arrangements needed to be made during a one week visit to help my mom care for my dad who had a serious fall. I was put in contact with your company, boxes picked up, all within the same week of my visit. The excellent service experience continued when I was contacted to arrange for my boxes to be delivered to their new home. The delivery staff were all great!!! I cannot thank your company enough for making a stressful situation very easy. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. What you do day in and day out is so very much appreciated.

October 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On time;

On time;
Friendly and hardworking
They got the job done right

They did a great job from end to end!

October 7, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pompt & helpful; smaller shipment, great fit

All of your customer service folks were prompt and helpful as my antiques traveled from our home in AZ to my nephew's new home in Wisconsin. Everything was well wrapped and arrived together & undamaged. They followed up with him as it arrived and I was always kept in the 'loop.' You were referred to us by a large moving company for whom my shipment was too small.

August 24, 2023
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Reply from Ship Smart Inc.

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for the kind words about the care our team took with your items as well as the feedback about the communication our customer service team provided. We are happy we were able to help you with your small cross-country move and look forward to assisting you again if you should need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best delivery service ever!!

From the start, everything went great. I was so apprehensive about getting this family heirloom shipped across the country. I even had to change the pickup location. Even with all of the particulars involved, all went smoothly. The delivery guys were super nice and communicative delivering during rush hour. I would recommend your service to everyone!

August 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great moving experience

Scheduling is easy and forthright with no hidden fees. Movers arrived on time and worked diligently and efficiently while taking excellent care while handling items. Excellent communication regarding the shipment while in transit. Delivery to destination completed safely and in a timely manner. They make moving a breeze!

July 10, 2023
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Reply from Ship Smart Inc.

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for your feedback about the care our team took with your small cross-country move. We value you as a customer and look forward to working with you again if you should need us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a small shipment (2 antique…

I had a small shipment (2 antique tables and some assorted antique items) that Ship Smart shipped for me from California to the East Coast. They were highly professional, easy to work with and personable as well. Very easy process and great people to work with. Highly recommend them.

November 20, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Antiques arrived safely

I needed to ship a couple of pieces of family furniture to my son across the country. He lives in an apartment in the city by himself. So he doesn't have a lot of help, flexibility, or space, etc. Ship Smart A. Wrapped the pieces SO WELL. No damage. Arrived ON TIME. My son's landlord had no complaints. On my side, it cost what it cost, you picked up when you said you would. NO SURPISES>

August 11, 2023
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Reply from Ship Smart Inc.

Thank you for the wonderful feedback about the care our team took to wrap and move the items in your small cross-country move. We appreciate the input and value you as a customer. We are happy to help if you should need us again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My new patio furniture was picked up in…

My new patio furniture was picked up in a timely manner in PA and then palletized and shipped to So Cal. All pieces arrived in perfect condition due to the super wrap and pack done at the main facility. I would use Ship Smart again and was thankful for the shipment to arrive when it did because I was actually there to receive it. :)

July 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

ShipSmart was fantastic. I tried for several weeks to identify a moving company to move some of my mother's belongings from a storage unit in Colorado to my home in Michigan after she passed away. I needed to move two chairs, a side table and some boxes. It was impossible to find a company that would manage a "small move" like this and also impossible to find a company to move bulky items such as small furniture. ShipSmart came and picked up the items, packaged them carefully and we selected a mutually agreeable date for delivery. It arrived on time. I appreciate that I can keep some of my mother's treasures.

August 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was done well

Everything was done well, from picking up the items to be shipped, preparation for shipping, and delivery. Best of all, every item was in perfect condition with not even a scratch. Several items had hard to replace glass, but these came through in perfect shape. I'd recommend you guys again, especially for a pick up where the customer lives in a different town than the items to be picked up. You guys do great work!

October 20, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ship Smart made what we thought would…

Ship Smart made what we thought would be a complicated shipping process so very easy. From my first contact, they have been professional, helpful and patient with us. Everyone we have worked with is wonderful. I will definitely use them again for any type of shipping needs.

September 13, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company.

Extremely good communication from the first to the final contact. Employees at both ends were professional, informative and pleasant. My table arrived in perfect condition and the fellows at the destination brought it inside and placed it for me. They even showed me how to contact them or make a claim if I found an issue after the delivery -- I did not. Yippee!

July 20, 2023
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Reply from Ship Smart Inc.

Thank you so much for your positive feedback about the care our team took with your small cross-country move. We are happy to help if you need assistance with your next small move.

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