My Great Movers — NYC Moving Company Review
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Trusted by 1,000+ NYC movers
- Years in Business
- 12
- DOT License
- ⚠ Check
- Fleet Size
- 10+ trucks
- Customer Rating
- 4.1/5★
What to Know About My Great Movers
My Great Movers occupies the budget-friendly end of NYC's moving market, offering simple apartment moves at rates that undercut most established competitors. They're the kind of company that works well for a student moving out of a dorm, a recent graduate relocating between shared apartments, or anyone with a modest amount of belongings who doesn't need white-glove treatment. Their crews are friendly and the booking process is quick. The limitations are consistent with the price point: basic equipment, no specialty services, and limited post-move customer support. For customers with valuable or delicate items, the basic padding and equipment may not provide adequate protection. There are no storage or long-distance options. For budget-conscious renters with straightforward moves, My Great Movers can save money. Movd's flat-fee packages start at competitive rates while including better crew vetting, proper equipment, and full DOT licensing — the price gap is often smaller than expected, making the upgrade in reliability well worth considering. When booking through Movd, you'll see My Great Movers alongside 12 other DOT-licensed movers. Compare prices, availability, and choose the best option for your specific move.
Services Offered by My Great Movers
Local Moving
Packing Services
Delivery Services
Specialties:
Service Areas
Service radius: NYC + 40 miles
My Great Movers's Reported Strengths
Very affordable rates for studio and small apartment moves
Quick response time for booking and scheduling
Crews are generally friendly and accommodating
Good for simple, straightforward relocations
Flexible with timing and last-minute changes
Points to Consider
Limited capacity for larger multi-bedroom moves
No storage or long-distance options
Basic equipment and padding compared to premium movers
Customer service is harder to reach after move day
Online review footprint is relatively thin
Service Comparison
| Feature | My Great Movers | Movd Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Hourly rates + extras | Flat-fee packages |
| Crew Selection | Take what's available | Real-time matching |
| Surprise Charges | Common with hourly billing | Grace volume included |
| Booking Process | Call, negotiate, hope | 5-minute app booking |
| Price Transparency | Estimates often wrong | Final price = quoted price |
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Why NYC Movers Choose Flat-Fee Packages Over Hourly Rates
These customers researched traditional movers like My Great Movers but chose Movd's package system instead
"Last-minute move and I got a flat price in under a minute. No hourly clock ticking, no watching the movers take breaks. Crew showed up on time and got it done."
Tom H.
Riverdale, Bronx • Last-minute move
"I was nervous about hiring movers, but the crew was careful and the moving planner kept us on track. Zero scratches on our furniture — a first for us in NYC."
Michael R.
Park Slope, Brooklyn • Local move
"Fourth-floor brownstone walk-up and I was braced for a stair fee. Nope — stairs were already in the flat rate, and there was no overage on move day. Exactly what they quoted."
Marcus B.
Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn • Walk-up move
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