Nobody likes being surprised about the cost of something, especially hidden fees. Think about it. You expect a certain price and you have committed yourself to it. Then you are told there is a fee for this and a fee for that and a fee for just looking. All of a sudden your brain starts putting the breaks on going forward with the deal. The same thing applies to getting moving quotes . You want to be sure of your total before you decide and pay. So make sure you always ask for an estimate to avoid surprises.