Replacing Veneer on ProAc Speakers

given the correct fact by buconero, you still can initiate a claim against moving company, collect funds, sell your speakers + collected funds will probably get you a new pair or near-mint used pair of proacs.

Most home insurance policies don't cover damage as a result of moving.

"03-24-15: Buconero117
Thinking a moving company is going to replace them is what delusional people do. No way. I've had the unpleasant experience of dealing with moving adjusters and there is no way you are going to come out 'whole', especially since the speakers in rosewood are not in production. What to do? Cry, then take the moving company to small claims for $1500 plus court and legal expenses. Move on to a new pair of ProAc's, which are great speakers. I own the one's you have lost."

Unfortunately, you're probably right. The only thing I don't agree with is the $1500. Ask for $5000 (or whatever your local maximum is), plus all court costs in addition to the 5k. You can always settle for less, but you can't go up.

"03-24-15: Brf
Most home insurance policies don't cover damage as a result of moving."

I understand why you would say that, but in most cases (including this one), that's probably not true. Most home owners and renters policies will cover this type of loss. The problem is getting them to pay it. Most of the time the insurance company will try and talk their way out of paying legit claims. Or, at the very least, try to settle for a lessor amount.

Buconero is right in my experience. You can try to get restitution from them, or take it to court which won't be worth it. Find a good restorer and save the aggravation. You may be surprised at what can be done for a reasonable price

I think Roxy54's advice is right on target. I got into a legal battle w a mover, who presented me with a bill that was 3X the estimate. Yes, triple. When I balked, they drove off w all of my worldly goods. It cost me $1K in legal fees to get my stuff back; I still had to pay the bastards 110% of the estimate, AND of course they demanded a release on any damage. And I got lucky, because the estimate was on an interstate form that had a stipulation for resolution of billing disputes. I'm sure that there are lots of reputable movers and lots of people who try to stick movers for pre-existing damage.

But, sometimes you gotta suck it up and write it off! Now that doesn't mean you shouldn't present the mover with a repair estimate. They will counter by saying that they will have their guy do the job. He will come out and rub a little almond stick (or even half of a walnut) and/or some dye with a Q-tip, show it to you in some dim interior light, and say "TA DA!!! All better!!!. Then you will have to wait a day or 2 for the almond stick to dry out, put it in some good light and take a picture and tell the mover, nice try. He will probably say "Sue me!. Then you have to decide if it is worth it. If you think you might go down that road, you will need to document everything in writing with pictures. Send registered letters, not email. Most likely you will end up in small claims court. The best you will do, most likely, is get the repair cost. There's a good chance the mover will not even show up. So you win a default judgment. In most/maybe all states, you will have to hire a constable or process server or sheriff to serve the judgment papers. Then when they don't pay, you will need to try to find out where they bank, identify the proper corporate entity, and ask the court to order the bank to pay you. Then you'll probably need to get another process server to get that to the bank. Fees all along the way. $25 here, $100 there. Lots of lost time and aggravation. Unless they are totally destroyed, Roxy54 has probably nailed it.