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TSI Shipping

Overview

TSI Shipping has a rating of 4.24 stars from 1,329 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TSI Shipping most frequently mention customer service, transit systems, and perfect condition. TSI Shipping ranks 6th among Shipping sites.

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Positive highlights

  • Kathy was amazing when it comes to customer service.
  • I was totally amazed with the money I saved by using Transit Systems.

Critical highlights

  • It was not white glove service and it arrived missing 3 of the legs.
How would you rate TSI Shipping?
Top Positive Review

“Small moves done right!”

Karen M.
3/13/24

As a very busy Senior Move Manager, we are relied upon to solve our clients problems. I would highly recommend TSI! In the past, I have been very disappointed when I am tasked with moving my clients' valuables or family heirlooms long distances. Every mover I used in the past let me down on a variety of fronts. Stories that will curl your hair! So when I had a client needing to ship 10+ furniture items, 3 paintings and 10 boxes of assorted items from Santa Barbara to Nashville, TN, I was concerned and skeptical. On top of this my client was a military family on a budget. I spoke with Chris to get some specifics about the TSI services and to determine whether this move would be a good fit for TSI. We agreed that it was a fit but I was still skeptical. In working with Max Huber, TSI Move Consultant, we were able to price the job in a way that made sense for the client and Max took care of everything from there – coordinating the pick-up and delivery and keeping me up to speed about the whereabouts of the client's items. Max was easy to reach and ready with answers each time I called. Ultimately, the items were delivered earlier than expected and in pristine condition. I spoke to the client the day of delivery and they were thrilled. Much thanks for Chris, Max and the entire team in converting a skeptical move manager into a fan of TSI. Karen Martin Curated Transitions Founder Santa Barbara, CA

Top Critical Review

“Recent furniture move”

Kim B.
9/4/23

Whatever you do, don't use TSI Shipping. The company claims to give white glove service and specialty packing to irreplaceable antiques. But for my move, TSI hired an absolute idiot who threw my mom's buffet on the dolly without wrapping it in anything! I was having the piece moved from Indiana to my home in Florida. A security guard and caregiver were both so shocked and appalled at the treatment of this furniture that they called me. The buffet is scratched and now has wood pieces missing, and the idiot also put drinks on top of the wood...so there are markings from that. TSI said it was my fault for not purchasing additional insurance. I wasn't looking to make money. I just wanted the furniture properly wrapped and delivered as other movers, who don't even specialize in antiques, would have done. I spent $1,047 for this aggravation. It would have been more satisfying to throw that money in the trash. Also, the company demanded to be paid in full up front. That should have been a red flag to me.

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Jim E.
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 8th, 2020
Verified purchase

there was very little communication about the ~45 day transit for my item. i had to call more than once, and received ambiguous statements about its location, and especially the delivery date and time.

The second point is that the clock had a damaged spindle part in the clock works. It may have happened in transit, and the person who owned the clock prior to its shipping to me maintains that it wasnt broken.

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Tom B.
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 3rd, 2018
Verified purchase

4 boxes were lost and received a few days late for an unknown reason as they were all loaded together. Also, boxes were very dirty and ripped in various places.

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Renee G. – TSI Shipping Rep

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Tom. Long distance shipments have lots of moving parts so occasionally items can get separated. Boxes traveling via freight can get dirty or torn but that just means that boxes are doing their job of protecting your items! 

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Larsen J.
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

My experience was good other than the picking up of the mattress. I was told it would happen one day and then it ended up happening at the very last minute the next. It was really tight for time and made me nervous. They could do a better job of scheduling the pick ups more precisely instead of it just being an all day waiting game. Also having a phone number of the actual pick up driver would have been helpful.

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Linda W.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
May 24th, 2018
Verified purchase

I have tried several times to contact TSI about the additional charges for a missed delivery date. You left a message on our voice mail stating that you would be delivering the item the next day and to confirm that it would be okay to deliver the item the next day. I received the message late the night before and it was too late to contact you to tell you that I would be unavailable. I have tried several times to resolve this issue. I do not believe that I should have been charged the $150 for the missed delivery.

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anonymous X.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 17th, 2018
Verified purchase

I work with many different shipping companies and I can't say you're stood out anymore than anyone else. That is actually what I was hoping for to find someone that stood out and made a difference in price and service.

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Dana W.
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

I value of the service appears to be good. However, I was told by Natalie who was extremely helpful yesterday and the Terms and Conditions state that the freight will be weighted and the cost is based purely on the weight. When I asked Phillip today, whom I found to be curt and not very helpful about the weight, he indicated that the boxes are not weighted that they ship too much stuff every day and they know the weight of the boxes. How then is the cost based on the weight if the boxes are not weighted. I think this is misleading. my boxes are half full I did that purposely so that they could be lifted up.

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Gordon F.
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 30th, 2015
Verified purchase

1) THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TRYING "TRANSIT SYSTEMS.COM" ; BUT I HOPE, EVERYTHING WOULD BE ALRIGHT.
2) I'M EXPECTING FAIR TRANSPORT COST, AND THE "SENIOR DISCOUNT" PROMISED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGES. AS I'M A SENIOR. THANKS.
KOFFI DOAMEKPO.

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Kevin f.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2016
Verified purchase

So far, the ease of the website is great. Once I hear back from the company via email or phone call, I will update the rate accordingly.

Regards,
Gareth M. Klotz
Tampa Florida

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anonymous R.
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 11th, 2019
Verified purchase

I had a dining room table, pedestals & chairs picked up in Salt Lake City January 19th and did not see them until February 13th and they arrived without a call that day. I believe they had been on a field trip to California. Upon arrival, it was immediately noticed that one chair did not have its protective plastic wrap like the others and two black lacquer spindles were damaged. The driver initialed my note on the Metropolitan Warehouse delivery sheet. In the presence of the driver, pictures were taken to document the damage. The total shipment was insured through you. The chairs were insured for $50 each. When I got the contract out, I noticed that there was a $100 deductible so I gave up on that. In the presence of the driver, pictures were taken to document the damage. I wish it had been explained to me that insuring the chairs was useless. I still think you should be responsible to pay for the repairs since the chair was not protected by the time it arrived, and the lacquer was damaged on two spindles.

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MARSHA Y.
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 13th, 2016
Verified purchase

I felt mislead by the information provided about shipping cost and product weight. Even though I indicated that a shuttle would be necessary during our first conversation, there was no mention of cost until the final payment request. I was left feeling the transaction was shady in the end.

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anonymous C.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

The men who picked up and delivered were fantastic. They carefully packed and unpacked my belongings and were very helpful.

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Pilates A.
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 8th, 2018
Verified purchase

I had both a bad and a good experience with your shipping company. The first shipment of my item brought me a box that was nearly destroyed and crushed and hastily wrapped up with plastic to hold it together. My item was damaged and had to be reshipped by the company. The second time I received it the box was pristine. It was my first experience with your shipping company so I guess I have mixed reviews but it all turned out fine in the end...

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Renee G. – TSI Shipping Rep

We appreciate your honest feedback. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to rectify our mistake. 

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Joseph S.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 10th, 2015
Verified purchase

Requisite information, such as clock prepatation required to be done separately from Transit Systems, was not forthcoming on website or in initial contractual discussions. This added a lot of stress to the experience.

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Brian B.
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
August 22nd, 2018
Verified purchase

Overall an ok experience moving. I definitely had some difficulties in the process, though. I paid extra for a 3 day pickup window that was stretched to the max. To go with that, I was assured I would receive 24 hour notification prior to pickup, but calling at the end of the work day (19 hours) prior to pickup made arranging my presence challenging. Additional difficulties were encountered on drop off. I was quoted a max 20 business day delivery, which was not met. Delivery was much closer to 27 days. Lastly, I ended up with more boxes on my inventory that I had originally planned for. TSI then elected to charge me additional funds, despite the shipper electing not to weigh my shipment and the shipper estimating I met the weight quote. Approximately 1/4 of this was eventually refunded when I disputed it, but that took 2+ weeks of back and forth emails. I will say, though, that when my things did eventually arrive they were all present and in one piece. Also, when present, the shipping company was very friendly and efficient at packing and unloading.

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James S.
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 15th, 2018
Verified purchase

I did not have a great experience. The mover was supposed to pack the china and I paid for this service. When the mover showed up they said they would not back the china and my mom had to scramble to pack the china with materials she had on hand. A few pieces got broken as a result.

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ilene b.
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 31st, 2018
Verified purchase

I contracted TSI to move a dining room set that included a marble top side board. Upon pick up/loading the drivers were given SPECIFIC instructions. DO NOT put the base of the side board on it's side. It must remain in an up right position or the marble top would be damaged. You folks shipped the base on it's side. Why would any body ever ship a piece of furnature in any position other than up right? You didn't and the marble broke in half. It was noted on the paper work at time of delivery and no follow up on your end. Terribly unsatisfactory.

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Micheal E.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 19th, 2019
Verified purchase

Shipping went well. Pricing was fair. Had issue with a delivery driver refusing help to unload. Then was billed an additional $75 weeks later because the driver checked a box, after we signed, and I was charged for lift gate use.

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anonymous U.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
June 20th, 2019
Verified purchase

TSI did not show up during the time they said they were coming. They ended up coming and taking the mattress without the bill of lading and without calling or letting us know they were coming. TSI did not charge us for the bill of lading so that was nice but it could have went better. Overall customer service was great but contacting driver was frustrating.

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Christel I.
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 24th, 2019
Verified purchase

When I Received my mattress after I boxed it up the box was barely together after receiving my mattress. I'm also afraid my mattress might have been damage

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JMPO U.
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

Unfortunately many of the furniture items arrived broken at the destination. It is taking a long time to go through the insurance claim process with TSI.

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Anne P.
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 7th, 2019
Verified purchase

I sent two different shipments. The one sent to Rochester NY had a broken table leg. I know that leg had previously been repaired, but it was strong and functional when it left my home in Larkspur CA.
Otherwise, both shipments were well handled on my end at departure.

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Mary Y.
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
August 1st, 2015
Verified purchase

While I provided the measurements for the piece of furniture to be moved, I received an additional invoice based on estimated weights and was told that the company had not been aware of how big and heavy the furniture was. I was told to expect a call within ten days of the furniture being picked up to schedule delivery. I never received a call and called myself. After 20+ days, I still have not scheduled delivery.

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Richard M.
17 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 4th, 2018
Verified purchase

Price was right for the service I needed, it would have cost me three times as much to use a more traditional mover. However, not all of my belongings survived the trip.

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Mary A.
24 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 31st, 2018
Verified purchase

Very disappointed in the lack of communication and amount of time it took for the transport and delivery. Instead of 20 days it took just shy of 60. Ridiculous for the fee I paid. No updates during the process. Would not use the service again.

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Thomas H.
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 17th, 2018
Verified purchase

Paid extra for a guaranteed pick up date. Driver was late and had to come back again 2 days later. Couldn't carry all load ( my fault). Had to have another truck. It didn't come until 26 days later. Missing some items.

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