Who has made a move and did you let movers take Hi-Fi

I moved my gear myself. The year before we were having our new house built and we were selling our existing house. I was pretty sure the new house wouldn't be ready in time so made arrangements with a friend to store my system at his house. I wasn't comfortable with the movers handling the gear and even less so with the prospect of putting it into a storage unit for a couple of months.

Moved 3000 miles. Linn LP12 was upside down and leaking bearing oil. 97 pound TVA1 amp was perfect until I dropped it taking it out of the crate.

Moved 2000 miles and let movers take electronics and speakers.  My LP12 drove with me and my geriatric Labrador.  Some things just can't be trusted in unknown hands.

If at all possible, move it yourself. Most these movers are gorillas and don't get paid enough to care. I rented a U Haul to make my move from NY to SC. Nobody cares the way you do.