Founded in 1973 by two high school graduates, Starving Students Inc. has grown to become one of the largest moving companies in the United States. Based out of Hollywood, California, the company provides both local and long-distance moving services which have served thousands of families per year. Teaming up with over 45 years of industry experience, it is a company that prides itself on offering a great, hassle-free moving experience by employing Los Angeles, CA movers. Starving Students Inc. was founded on innovation and value, and while it no longer utilizes "starving students" for its moves, the company still puts its heart into every move.
Starving Students Inc.
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If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
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Summarized Review of Starving Students Inc.
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
5.24/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Starving Students Inc. seems to evoke a polarizing response, with a notable number of customers reporting exceptional service and efficiency, contrasting sharply against many other customers experiencing significant issues ranging from damages to unprofessional conduct.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“terrible flashbacks from that day”
“heavy damage to oak computer desk”
“worst experience ever”
2. Punctuality
4.7/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Starving Students Inc. struggles to maintain consistent timeliness, with numerous reports of significant delays and late arrivals overshadowing their instances of on-time service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were 2 hours late”
“came on time”
“they were on time”
3. Affordability
3.83/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Starving Students Inc. predominantly receives criticism for being too expensive with hidden fees and unexpected charges, though a few customers find their pricing reasonable and under budget.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“quoted one price but asked for more”
“entirely too expensive with hidden fees”
“most affordable of the moving companies”
4. Communication
4.09/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Starving Students Inc. experiences are significantly varied, with numerous complaints about responsiveness and rudeness contrasted by several instances of commendation for good customer service and effective communication.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“owner talked down to me”
“have not heard anything after multiple calls”
“Eddie and New York gave great customer service”
5. Stick to Prices
1.69/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Starving Students Inc. has overwhelmingly disappointed customers with numerous reports of hidden fees, unexpected charges, fraudulent billing practices, and significant discrepancies between quoted and final prices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“quoted one price but asked for $998.00 at the end”
“hidden fees left and right”
“Did not take responsibility for destruction.”
6. Speed
5.46/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Starving Students Inc. receives mixed feedback with numerous clients highlighting quick and efficient service, while a significant portion also report experiences of deliberate slowness and organizational issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“moving as slow as possible”
“worked quickly and efficiently”
“fast, efficient”
7. Friendliness
7.41/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Starving Students Inc. generally exhibits a high level of amicability and professionalism, though a few negative experiences highlight issues with rude behavior and lack of communication.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“owner insulted me, owner's tune changes”
“Super friendly”
“personality and hard work shown were great”
8. Will Hire Again
4.96/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Starving Students Inc. has received a mix of feedback with many customers expressing high satisfaction and willingness to rehire, while a significant number would not consider using their services again due to various negative experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“DO NOT USE ANY COMPANY”
“DO YOURSELF A VAVOR AND USE ANOTHER MOVER”
“would not hire again”
9. Professionalism
5.03/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Starving Students Inc. receives mixed but predominantly positive testimonials, highlighting instances of exceptional professionalism and efficiency alongside notable complaints regarding organization, conduct, and professionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“unorganized, slow”
“crew conduct was poor”
“very professional behavior noted”
10. Conflict Handling
1.82/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Starving Students Inc. overwhelmingly demonstrates a lack of effort and responsibility in addressing and rectifying customer complaints and damages, with only a few instances of satisfactory resolution.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“promised to repair on 10/03/23 but was a no show”
“will not fix damages.”
“trying to collect damages for their fault.”
11. Precision & Care
4.89/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Starving Students Inc. demonstrates a polarized performance with numerous reports of severe damage and mishandling alongside several accounts of meticulous care and safe transportation of belongings.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“unorganized MESS”
“dropped desk off furniture dolly”
“got everything to our new place safely”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 1648.00 from 7 historical data points
Hourly Minimum: 2 hours from 3 reviews
Local Move Duration: 5 hours from 17 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Ray, Dylan, Sean | Ray and Dylan did a great job, Sean did great follow-up |
| Alex | was told by Alex someone would contact me |
| New York, Eddie | Two hard workers, patient and attentive to needs |
| New York, Eddie | helped reorganize my ideas and were very helpful |
| Darice, Rashid | they worked quickly and efficiently |
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- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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1850 Sawtelle Blvd # 300, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
(888) 931-6683
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