Showing CitizenShipper reviews 301–400 of 519 from October 2024, covering October 8–13, 2024. The average rating for October 2024 is 4.9 out of 5.
Won by A Couple of Paws LLC for $800.00
I am 100% pleased with the service I received from A couple of Paws. I was updated daily on my dogs journey from California to Tennessee. As quoted he was picked up when I was told he would be and the drop off went well. My dog was dropped of to my grandaughter successfully.
Reviewed by robyn
Won by Paul limback for $1,000.00
Paul was so nice, very blessed having him to deliver our puppy.
Reviewed by Yohanes
Won by Luke Petty for $400.00
Luke was super responsive to our many questions and he delivered on schedule, communicating with us as needed. We couldn't be happier!
Reviewed by Carol
Won by Door To Door Pet Delivery for $935.00
Rachel coordinated logistics for Clover while Jules was the above & beyond best travel companion we could have hoped for. Would recommend for any transportation needs; will totally work with Door to Door again.
Reviewed by Mary
Won by Door To Door Pet Delivery for $750.00
Wonderful! Communication, from start to delivery, was excellent. Door To Door cared about our pup & his comfort throughout the trip. Delivery was completed as promised, on time & we are 100% happy with the transaction. Thank you, Door to Door! We Highly recommend your services!
Reviewed by Jennifer
Won by Door To Door Pet Delivery for $2,110.00
I had a great experience using Door to Door to ship my 2 German Shepherds from SeaTac to El Paso, Tx. Our driver Thomas was very kind and my dogs warmed up to him instantly! He was extremely helpful at the airport, as I was traveling alone with 2 XL Crates. He sent us picture updates every few hours as well as GPS updates to track their location. Great communication! Would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anybody looking to use their services.
Reviewed by Zuleima
Won by The Pawsitive Rescue (PupTransporter) for $2,000.00
Cezary was so wonderful and communicated frequently with photos. In the middle of delivery, we had hurricane, Milton hit, so evacuation prevented immediate delivery. Cezary and Jackson became good buddies during this time! Once roads were cleared Jackson was delivered safely and overall it was such a pleasant experience! I would highly recommend The Ridiculous Rescue with Cezary anytime and confident your pet will be well cared for!
Reviewed by Cassandra
Won by Paul limback for $1,800.00
When I first started researching pet transport companies I didn’t realize how saturated the industry was. I immediately was overwhelmed trying to find someone who was professional but also wasn’t gonna pack my cats in the back with 10 other animals or worse. After doing a ton of due diligence I found Paul. I can’t speak highly enough about him. It didn’t seem like a company transporting my cats but more like an old friend doing me a huge favor. He communicated the entire trip sending videos and treated my pets as they were his own it made the entire process so less stressful. Sometimes it’s not about money but the piece of mind knowing your pets are in good hands with a professional who cares! If you stumble across this review and Paul let it be your sign that you found your match for you and your fur family and will be in great hands! Thank you Paul!!!
Reviewed by Justin
Won by Scott Transport and Hauling LLC for $250.00
Thank you so much for your time, patience, help and kindness. We were so lucky to have connected with you. I highly recommend your services and would work with you again. We are truly grateful. Thank you
Reviewed by anastasia
Won by DePAWting Flight Nanny Services for $50.00
Crystal was excellent. She had our dog to me in perfect condition and took great care of him. She provided detailed information and I found her to be trustworthy. Do not hesitate to book.
Reviewed by Lametria
Won by Hayley's VIPaws Express LLC for $1,286.00
Hayley and Nikki were great and kept me updated the whole time. Very flexible and willing to work with me. Would recommend!
Reviewed by Preston
Won by Pups on a Plane LLC for $500.00
This was a very easy going, and stress free experience. They communicated well and took care of my puppy. I would definitely use them again.
Reviewed by Porsha
Won by Precious Cargo Elite Transport for $500.00
Very nice guy! Did amazing job delivering our new puppy !
Reviewed by Montgomery
Won by A+ Furbaby Pet Services LLC for $550.00
Amanda was absolutely awesome! Very very punctual and was very professional! Could not have asked for a better driver! Totally trust her with my pets. 100% recommend!
Reviewed by Jody
Won by M&A pets transportation for $2,415.00
Anton was great! Excellent communication, responsive and kept us informed with numerous photos along the way. Long travel for the doggies but they arrived safely and happy!
Reviewed by Beth
Won by JGP TRANSPORTATION for $1,500.00
Jose did an amazing job driving my Belgian Malinois from Fort Lauderdale to El Paso. Really appreciate it!!
Reviewed by Lisa
Won by North Star Pet Transport LLC for $450.00
Coordinating during a hurricane is very difficult, especially considering that I was moving to another state. Samantha was great she worked with me and my timeframe and she also provided realtime pictures. My fur babies were safe and relaxed (as much as cats can be on a car ride) I highly recommend North Star Pet Transport and would use again if needed . Thanks North Star for treating my cats like they were yours .!!!
Reviewed by jennifer
Won by T&T Transportations for $400.00
Cared about the puppies.
Reviewed by Dannette
Won by Richard pet rides for $625.00
Richard and Linda were life savers rehoming twoshepherds
Reviewed by Robert
Won by ADL LOGISTICS LLC for $555.00
Coordinating during a hurricane is very difficult, especially considering that I was moving to another state. ADL made it work and was in communication throughout the entire process making sure that my car arrived fast and during the estimated time frame. Highly recommend and would use them again if needed!!! Thanks Guys
Reviewed by jennifer
Won by Memories For You for $400.00
Great service! very nice & sent updates the whole way!
Reviewed by McKenzie
Won by VIC Transport for $240.00
What a great experience! Great service, communication and on overall wonderful person! Thank you so much!!! You will be the first call we make in the future. Thanks again!!!
Reviewed by Shannon
Won by MPTransport for $445.00
Excellent , personalized care for my elderly dog. Good communication, fair price and early pickup / early delivery. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by CHRIS
Won by ***** Maykel Transport Flight Nanny for $1,000.00
Great service! Kept us informed of the whole trip!
Reviewed by Julianne
Won by Mason Paw Transport for $250.00
Quick last minute pickup got my puppy delivered same day! Will definitely use them again
Reviewed by Ashley
Won by MPTransport for $595.00
How can I rate 10 stars? A million stars! Rick was AMAZING. The communication throughout the trip was great, the way he described the travel and my pup was the best part though, he described Rocko as his son's best friend (he made the trip with him) and that when he dropped him off Rocko did not want to leave his side, that he was attached to Rick. I could not be more happy. The van was extremely clean, Rocko had a crate way bigger than he needed with fresh blankets. It was absolute perfection from beginning to end and I could not have wanted or asked for anything more.
Reviewed by Lana
Won by Never Eat Soggy Waffles Transport LLC for $1,400.00
I felt extremely safe with NESW transporting our new pup in September! I let them know that he was just a pup and that we didn’t know too much about him. But, they were still willing to take him on! We had a negative experience in the past that made us a little nervous to find someone new, but I’m really glad we did! They even mailed an item that we accidentally left inside their van. I really appreciated them. Thank you so much!
Reviewed by Rebecca
Won by B&T Transportation for $800.00
Very attentive and flexible! Because of hurricane milton, met me out of harms way and definitely took care of my baby Fraya!
Reviewed by Devon
Won by Bubba’s Traveling VIP Pet Companion LLC for $1,159.00
Leann kept me updated during the trip and treated my dog very nicely. The delivery was also done in a great time span. She took him to parks a couple times during the trip, which I know some companies don’t do, so that was a plus. I was worried my dog was going to be scared but he seemed to enjoy the trip, as if he went on a mini vacation. I’m sure my dog would rate Leann a 5 as well if he could.
Reviewed by Thi
Won by Nomad Traveling and Delivering for $600.00
Tony was great. Really loves the animals and the country. Perfect road trip buddy for any fury family member!
Reviewed by Johnathan
Won by ***** Maykel Transport Flight Nanny for $700.00
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Reviewed by Manny
Won by Pet Pro Transport for $600.00
Sierra did wonderful with our puppy. She was very sweet and great at communicating with us before and during her voyage ♡ There was some delay due to the hurricane damage and other pet deliveries on her roster but she was phenomenal.
Reviewed by laconic
Won by Precious Passengers for $1,425.00
Sia made it from NY to AZ today! Safely ANS happily! Thank you Richard for giving us such a peace of mind from the beginning of her trip to the delivery. We appreciate the constant updates you provided, and the heads up on the meeting time. You are so considerate. Thank you!
Reviewed by Lu
Won by Maurice GUSKI for $1,001.00
Maurice communicated with us prior to the trip and shared his progress every day with photos. Nico arrived safely and on-time. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Janet
Won by Furry Angels Express LLC for $400.00
Couldn’t have asked for a better transport. Gave me messages and pics along the way. I would highly recommend Jose!!
Reviewed by Julie
Won by Course Correct LLC for $620.00
I can't give a proper review since my motorcycle was never picked up. This broker (per their DOT number they are a broker) tried to find a carrier/driver within my window of availability and at the price point they bid for PA to FL but could not do so. They told me no one could guarantee delivery to Florida due to the hurricanes. My area was unaffected by Milton as I'm in the north part close to Georgia. I checked relevant interstates between here and PA and they were open. A competitor alleged their bid was too low and that was why it didn't go through. Maybe, maybe not. The fact is my bike never got picked up. As this broker noted, they don't get paid if they don't pick up, so I don't see any reason to downrate them in that respect. Communication was quick and polite. Had they picked it up and had an event-free timely delivery, this would be a 5 star review. Given the totality of the circumstances, I'm giving them 4 of 5. I would use them again if circumstances were different.
Reviewed by Paul
Won by Lorigene Maldonado for $480.00
Lorigene was fantastic! She was very kind and friendly. She provided updates and photos along the way and was very communicative about her location and arrival times on both ends of my cat's journey.
Reviewed by Don
Won by K9 caravan for $400.00
He was very easy to work with great communication and delivered early was over all a great experience and would highly recommend
Reviewed by James
Won by Pet Pro Transport for $700.00
Absolutely amazing communication and wonderful the entire trip. The girls were truly cared for and she kept us posted the entire time of where they were and how they were doing. The drop off was amazing and truly happy I chose sa pet transport
Reviewed by Scott
Won by Noble Pets Transport LLC for $200.00
Kesha was extremely friendly and kept in contact with me once I booked even though transport was 3 weeks away. She kept me posted as she made her way to me. She got stuck in traffic which delayed delivery time, but she let me know and updated with new delivery time. Highly recommend her services!
Reviewed by Kelly
Won by Devin S.- V.I.Pet Express for $875.00
Devin was absolutely amazing through the entire process of transporting my Husky. She can be a handful and he handled her with the same care I would. I had never done something like this and was very nervous and skeptical. He was quick to respond to all my messages, answered any and all questions, and sent several pictures and updates through each day of his drive. Thank you so much, Devin, for getting my sweet girl here safely! I highly recommend him for all your pet transporting needs!!
Reviewed by Lauryn
Won by Bubba’s Traveling VIP Pet Companion LLC for $1,200.00
Overall it was a decent experience but not 5 star.
Reviewed by Michael
Won by GoJourney, LLC for $300.00
GoJourney was a great candidate for Sophia. After reviewing her profile and connecting with her, she was great too communicate with. And she respond rapidly. With any question? Or concerns. GoJourney is #10 Doing the trip, sent pictures and videos. And to top it all GoJourney is great to work with and I am well overall pleased.and satisfied Thank you again GoJourney 💓
Reviewed by Destiny
Won by Platinum Pets for $300.00
Ashley was amazing in bringing our boy home to us!! She drove 8 hours to get him to us and we could not be happier. The pictures and video she sent just made us smile. Our little man loved the ride and all the love given to him. Ashley I wish the ratings went higher!!! Thank you again for your professionalism and the love you showed our boy!!!
Reviewed by Haskell
Won by All Paws Aboard Pet Transport LLC for $400.00
Jose was great from start to finish! Kept me informed on the way the and could see where they were the whole ride back. Highly recommend!! Thanks guys!
Reviewed by Michele
Won by Lucky Paws Transport for $650.00
Excellent, excellent. Excellent. I seriously can’t express how spectacular Lucky Paws were (Jason and his wife). They provided very regular updates, location share and most importantly were flexible to the needs of our dog. Look no further if you’re looking for a pet to be transported. Can’t recommend Jason and wife more :)
Reviewed by Karthik
Won by Pet Pro Transport for $1,100.00
Sierra was wonderful with transporting our furbaby!
Reviewed by Makayla
Won by Wiggle Butts Transport LLC for $600.00
She just ask for half deposit, and then start making excuses to reschedule the pick up day and time, and after that STOP responding, i read in other website bad reviews about her scamming people just google the company name and you will see .. be aware
Reviewed by Abril
Won by K9Lives Transport LLC - East Coast Specialists for $525.00
Excellent service. Very communicative. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Latasha
Won by Lorigene Maldonado for $632.00
This was awesome, our new puppy was treated like family from pickup to delivery. Lorigene is caring and loves what she does, gave us pictures and updates the entire trip. VIP travel for sure!
Reviewed by Phillip
Won by Zoomies for $250.00
Chris was an amazing person to have transport my 2 cats. He updated me frequently and was earlier than originally expected. I recommend him to anyone looking to transport.
Reviewed by Sean
Won by patty nesbitt for $750.00
Even with battling a hurricane, she made sure to get the pup safely delivered! Thank you so much!!
Reviewed by tracy
Won by State By State Carriers LLC for $550.00
Jeff was very punctual and easy to work with. I had a luxury vehicle delivered over 500 miles and they were proficient (within 24 hours from booking it was delivered), and very professional (inspected vehicle upon pickup and arrival). I would recommend to book this company to others and would use them again. .
Reviewed by Jennifer
Won by Purrrfect transport for $350.00
Brian did an amazing job with transporting our puppy. Great communication and he was very honest! Overall Great experience! Definitely will be using Brian again. Thanks Brian!
Reviewed by Bryan
Won by Bird in Hand for $125.00
great communication and on time. would definitely use them again.
Reviewed by Eddie
Won by Lucky Paws Transport for $800.00
Jason was an amazing individual who took our pups from Nevada to Michigan for us. He provided daily updates throughout the day and also provided pictures of the pups to us as well. If I could give him 10 stars I truly would. If you are nervous about transporting your pups, please know with Jason you will have a peace of mind. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Brittany
Won by Home Sweet Home Pet Delivery! for $650.00
I can’t express how incredible Terry was delivering my rescue dog, Georgia fr Florida to Pa. He was so kind to her and very communicative. We received constant updates and videos of her. He was so sweet and patient to the foster mom who was extremely nervous. Georgia had excellent care the whole time and he even let her run in a secured and safe enclosure. I am so thankful for him and his wonderful care.
Reviewed by Rebecca
Won by "Pets to the Skies" - Flight Transport for $475.00
It was never wracking to book someone to fly your dog for the first time. Pet to the skies made the process easy for me. Ronald answered all my questions and gave me updates which were really helpful. He gave me a peace of mind. I wouldn’t think twice of recommending him to anyone I know. Thank you so much!!!!
Reviewed by Carbie
Won by A Couple of Paws LLC for $900.00
AWESOME GROUP. Delivered pictures everything as is. And nothing more or less. Awesome 5 STARS
Reviewed by sam
Won by T.Milton Investments L.L.C for $375.00
Thom was excellent. He was very helpful since this was the first time using CS , he communicated with myself and the breeder when he was to pick up the pup and very flexible with our needs . After the pup was picked up I got plenty of updates along the journey as well as a delivery on time . I would recommend him 10 out of 10 times !!
Reviewed by Tom
Won by NCR Roadside Transport for $1,600.00
Outstanding communication and service. I will definitely use again.
Reviewed by Charles
Won by UNDERDOG PET TRANSPORT LLC for $200.00
Very Happy with choosing Underdog Pet Transport, very professional and kind. On time, kept updated, very clean. Lori is very detail oriented and made this transport worry free! My baby made it to his destination without any issues, and was even purring when delivered. Thank you, Thank, !!
Reviewed by Kelly
Won by UNDERDOG PET TRANSPORT LLC for $200.00
Lori went above and beyond to coordinate this transport, you can tell how much she loves animals and wants them to have the most relaxing experience during transport possible. Kept us updated with messages and pictures. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Kelly
Won by UNDERDOG PET TRANSPORT LLC for $200.00
Wonderful service! Would give more stars if I could. Lori was great to work with, kept everyone updated communication was great, very professional.
Reviewed by Kelly
Won by Harry's pet transport for $700.00
Delivered my dog on time. Thank you!
Reviewed by Ejae
Won by Paws And All Pet Taxi for $350.00
Thank you Marci for transporting my puppy safely from Missouri to Kentucky! She kept me informed and sent pictures throughout her trip.
Reviewed by Katie
Won by Pacific Northwest Pet Express for $850.00
Thank you so much! She is such a happy girl
Reviewed by Roseclaire
Won by Natalia Pleshivtseva for $250.00
Natalia is amazing! I put in a last minute request to get my new puppy transported from Bakersfield to Gilroy and she was very quick to respond and great communication along the way. She made it to the shelter before they closed and got my puppy Mary home to me safely. I truly appreciate her amazing service and so caring!
Reviewed by Renee
Won by B&T Transportation for $550.00
Really sweet and communicated well with me (:
Reviewed by Kathy
Won by Paws and Pals Pet Transportation for $650.00
Everything went so well! Antonio did a great job making sure Angel was comfortable, happy, fed, and clean the whole trip from NE Ohio to Vegas! I was able to coordinate my travel plans very easily with him and he made this a very painless process for all three of us! So happy to have my girl with me ☺️🤍 Waking up to video updates of her enjoying her cross country road trip each morning absolutely made my day! Great communication, never leaves you guessing about the details of your pups trip! Thank you Paws and Pals! You made this move possible!
Reviewed by leah
Won by Petships for $400.00
They transported my new dog with care, compassion and in a very timely manner.
Reviewed by Sheila
Won by On The Go Rescue for $500.00
I am very happy with the service and communication regarding the transport.
Reviewed by Renada
Won by Pet Pro Transport for $550.00
Great experience. On-time and professional. Would definitely recommend them for your pet transport needs.
Reviewed by Sean
Won by Accurate Deliveries for $275.00
Everything went really smoothly with out transport. We were able to follow a long on Life360. It wasn't a long drive so we didn't get much updating. I do recommend.
Reviewed by Kimberly
Won by luke hamel for $1,200.00
This man went above and beyond. He is truly wonderful human and will be incredible to your animals. He’s saved ours right before the major hurricane Milton. Thank you.
Reviewed by Tim
Won by Pet Pro Transport for $1,000.00
They were the best picked up our dog in Freeport, Florida and drove them all the way to Yuma, AZ. They will treat your pets like their own. I highly recommend them as their services is top notch and very professional. Thank form the Drake-Taylor family.
Reviewed by Jerry
Won by ADL LOGISTICS LLC for $409.00
The driver didn't speaker English well, however, he was friendly and polite. He know enough English to understand what I was saying and respond.
Reviewed by Tangie
Won by M&A pets transportation for $1,125.00
Anton was great. He communicated with us all throughout our cat Sherry’s trip and was thoroughly professional. He sent us photos of Sherry during the trip which we loved. Sherry was calm and happy when she arrived, right on time.
Reviewed by Mark
Won by Paws In The Clouds for $400.00
I ended up not being able to use this shipper because the puppy I was getting didn't work out. But I wanted to leave a review based off communication and personality. They were overly understanding and professional! They did an outstanding job communicating. Absolutely recommended them! We will be using them in the future.
Reviewed by Sage
Won by Richard pet rides for $2,500.00
Very satisfied. On time pick up and drop off with updates & pictures throughout the trip. My three goldendoodles were well cared for. They had not previously been on long trips, but adjusted very well and were happy when they arrived. I’d use their services again and recommend to other families.
Reviewed by Tawana
Won by Nomad Traveling and Delivering for $600.00
Nomad Traveling and Delivering was amazing. Quick service, reasonable prices, sent regular updates and photos and delivered our husky with care. I’m extremely happy with the service.
Reviewed by Wade
Won by Lucas East-West flight nanny logistics for $650.00
I highly recommend this husband and wife team. Frequent communication with pictures of my 11 week old puppy.
Reviewed by rashadallas
Won by M&A pets transportation for $3,130.00
It was a good experience. I'm glad we chose Anton to deliver our furry child. It was fast. We could track their trip online, and we also received photos every five hours. The dog seemed fine, which made me not worry. Thanks, Anton. I highly recommend
Reviewed by Ekaterina
Won by White Glove Pet Transport for $499.00
A true white glove experience. Rob is a caring and considerate dog owner and professional. He took our reactive and anxious dog from the mid-Atlantic to Maine with no issues and lots of love. Regular updates and pics made us feel very reassured. I recommend Rob to anyone in need of dog transport.
Reviewed by Katie
Won by Catrina Scott for $350.00
Catrina was so sweet and delivered our puppy amazingly!! Would absolutely use her again ☺️
Reviewed by Brittany
Won by MMM Transport for $1,400.00
There are truly not enough wonderful things I can say about this driver. My sweet girl had to travel from Baltimore to Sacramento, I was scared and nervous, but the minute Danil pulled up all my fears evaporated. My dog was instantly enamored with him and he went out of his way to get to know her. She very willingly hopped in the transport and off they went. I received numerous pictures though it the day of her many adventures, and she arrived safe and sound. The care and devotion he showed to my pet was unparalleled, I could not have asked for a better service. Thank you!!
Reviewed by Gemini
Won by Never Eat Soggy Waffles Transport LLC for $1,500.00
45lb Pudelpointer from Emmett, ID to Ozark, AL. Melicia and Deja are top notch. Excellent communication with updates and videos throughout the trip. I highly recommend using them for any pet transport needs. I will use again if needed.
Reviewed by Richard
Won by Pet Pro Transport for $600.00
I would use SA Pet Transport again! They were great with communication and kept me updated as they were on the road!
Reviewed by Dallon
Won by Jazzys Pet Care LLC for $599.00
I can't even rave enough about the service Jazzy gave us. Lobo was treated so well! Not only that but he was prompt, there were three of us he was communicating with and he kept us all updated, along with pictures during their trip. He even let us know when they stopped for walks by sending videos! Jazzy is AWESOME! He even delivered Lobo early. I highly recommend using him. Your pet will be care for, and delivered safely & on time if not early.
Reviewed by Andrea
Won by Pacific Northwest Pet Express for $275.00
timely, courteous, and kind to Rocky.
Reviewed by Andrew
Won by FACTORY TRANSPORTERS for $500.00
Overall good experience, thank you!
Reviewed by Ajayziah
Won by CoveredByGraceTransport for $550.00
she was absolutely amazing!!! she shipped our dog in 1 day. we had her location the whole time. she responded within minutes absolutely loved her
Reviewed by karson
Won by Bridging the Miles LLC for $475.00
Thee very best communicates effectively and extremely satisfied with the service. Fair prices no hidden fees and tread my puppy with care and respect
Reviewed by Nehemiah
Won by Fiesty Five Pet Services for $1,500.00
Mindy was amazing! My dogs both immediately loved her. Great pricing too! Thank you, Mindy, for getting our girls there safe 🖤
Reviewed by Kathryn
Won by Zoomies for $757.00
Really happy we landed on Chris and the Dark Hearts Animal team. The set up in his vehicle was great and you could tell he really cares about his animal co pilots! Our dog, Cashew’s thousand plus mile journey was thoroughly documented so we always knew exactly where he was and how he was doing. I would go out of my way to use Dark Hearts Animal Transportation again.
Reviewed by Cody
Won by Luke Petty for $700.00
The item was picked quickly. Luke kept me informed about delivery and was very pleasant to deal with. I recommend booking with him.
Reviewed by Laura
Won by ALWAYS BLESSED TRANSPORT LLC for $250.00
The item was picked up quickly. Communication went well and delivery was prompt.
Reviewed by Laura
Won by A Couple of Paws LLC for $1,170.00
A couple of Paws brought my best friend to me! They kept me updated throughout the trip and went the extra mile by taking great care of my dog when she was traveling! They gave me GPS tracking and replied promptly with details and pictures of my dogs trip! As someone who has a dog that is timid and has a tendency to be scared of her own shadow, I highly recommend these amazing people! My Willow arrived happy and healthy! Nothing but great things to say about this company!
Reviewed by Lauren
Won by T&T Transportations for $450.00
He got the job done……….. communication was difficult. He responded quickly , But all information given to him, about pick and delivery was ignored. Making it challenging to orchestrate. But again he got the job done for a fair price and, it was daunting trip. I would definitely use him again
Reviewed by RJ
Won by FACTORY TRANSPORTERS for $400.00
Excellent experience! Thank you so much!!
Reviewed by Josephine