6/21/2005

North American Van Lines Gives Homeowners Tips on the New American Garage Sale

No Longer Just Front-yard Operations, Garage Sales Move to the Internet

“Items that require special attention to move can make a big impact on the overall cost of moving,” said Dan Robertson, general manager, North American Van Lines, a world leader in relocation. “If the exercise equipment, old lawn mower or pool table is going to cost a little extra to move and no one in your family uses it, now’s the time to sell it, give it away or donate it. Why move an old sectional if you’re planning to buy one for your new home?”

To assist Americans in clearing out their home clutter, North American Van Lines has introduced its New American Garage Sale kit, available at www.navlgaragesale.com. The kit features pricing guides for traditional garage sales, tips for online auctions and local classifieds, and a charity resource page for donating items. In addition, visitors to the NAVL Web site will receive exclusive discounts on auction fees and services to help turn their unwanted items into cash with the click of a mouse.

Show Me the Money

A recent study by eBay? found that most Americans have approximately $2,000 worth of unwanted items that could be auctioned for cash online. A multitude of online resources have emerged in recent years, allowing people to sell their items to the highest bidder, either nationally or locally.

“Why lug unwanted cars, furniture, fridges, sports equipment or other large items to your new home when you can sell them all locally with no fees on LiveDeal.com?” said Steve Harmon, vice president of corporate development, LiveDeal. “It takes only seconds to post an item for sale and upload a photo, then local buyers can make you an offer and pick up the item same-day. The buyer gets what they want and you get what you need – more cash to spend on your new home.”

With online auctions and free classifieds, your unwanted goods can translate into cash-in-hand. Now, auction service companies like AuctionDrop will even list an item on eBay for a reasonable commission.

“Garage sales are terrific venues to sell your used books and small unwanted items, but traditionally consumers don’t get full value for their more expensive collectibles. Using an online marketplace like eBay, selling more valuable items can bring in top dollar and help defray moving costs,” said Sam Robertson, resident auction expert, AuctionDrop. “With AuctionDrop, all you need to do is drop off items valued at over $75 and weighing less than 25 pounds – items such as laptops, cameras or Waterford? vases – and we do the rest.”

To receive a $20 coupon for a free classified premium listing on LiveDeal.com or a $10 bonus from AuctionDrop when your item sells for $75 or more (drop-off items at The UPS Store? locations nationwide) visit www.navlgaragesale.com.

Give and You Shall Receive

Donating large items to philanthropic organizations can be its own reward – but the tax deduction doesn’t hurt either. Donation is a great option for serviceable items that may not be picture perfect – a couch with a sagging spot or a pinball machine with a few lights out can find a new home at a resale shop. Many charities offer home pickup services for larger items, which can save time and headaches as you prepare your home for sale. To find a charity near you, log on to www.navlgaragesale.com and check out the handy list of national charitable organizations.

Swap Till You Drop

Feeling generous? Willing to toss someone a freebie? Then www.freecycle.org is for you. Localized to metropolitan areas (and sometimes even neighborhoods), Freecycle is a listserv that advertises “free for pickup” products. Instead of throwing something away where it can take up space in a landfill, Freecycle helps connect people in need with people who have things they don’t need.

Less Clutter = Smooth Move

A new home is a great opportunity to start fresh, and ridding yourself of unwanted items can be the key to cost savings and additional peace of mind.

“Why pay to move something you don’t need or will soon replace?” said Dan Robertson. “It can often save people hundreds of dollars on a move to weed out the white elephant items in their home. At North American, we’re delighted to provide customers with tools like the New American Garage Sale kit to help ensure they experience a smooth move.”

About North American Van Lines, Inc.

North American Van Lines, Inc., established in 1933, is a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRVA, Inc., a leader in providing relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The van line, with headquarters in Fort Wayne, Ind., and more than 500 agents, handles corporate, government, military and private relocations and operates in the U.S., Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide. Information on the company can be found on the Internet at www.navl.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical, but are made based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon SIRVA, Inc. and its subsidiaries. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those anticipated by management. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, including without limitation those described under the caption “Business-Investment Considerations” and other risks described in our 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports we submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. We do not intend, and are under no obligation, to update any particular forward-looking statement included in this release.

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