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A cost-effective system and method for quickly and easily moving a fully loaded shelf unit is provided. The shelf unit includes first and second opposing vertical feet supporting the shelf unit on a ground surface. The system and method employ a first prying arm, a second prying arm, and a rolling d

A cost-effective system and method for quickly and easily moving a fully loaded shelf unit is provided. The shelf unit includes first and second opposing vertical feet supporting the shelf unit on a ground surface. The system and method employ a first prying arm, a second prying arm, and a rolling device. The first and second prying arms each include a pushable member and a lifting member joined to each other. The rolling device includes first and second end supports and an intermediate cross bar extending between the end supports. The rolling device includes a pair of casters mounted to an underside of the cross bar for allowing the rolling device to be rolled along the ground surface. The end supports are located closer than the cross bar to the ground surface when the rolling device is positioned with its casters contacting the ground surface. To move the shelf unit, the prying arms are used to lift the respective vertical feet at least partially off the ground surface. Next, the rolling device is rolled beneath the shelf unit to position the end supports beneath the respective vertical feet. The prying arms are then used to lower the vertical feet onto the respective end supports. With the vertical feet of the shelf unit supported by the respective end supports, the shelf unit is moved to a desired location by rolling the rolling device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for moving a shelf unit, said shelf unit including first and second opposing vertical feet for supporting said shelf unit on a ground surface, said system comprising:first and second prying arms each including a pushable member and a lifting member joined to each

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for moving a shelf unit, said shelf unit including first and second opposing vertical feet for supporting said shelf unit on a ground surface, said system comprising:first and second prying arms each including a pushable member and a lifting member joined to each other, said first prying arm adapted to lift said first of said vertical feet at least partially off said ground surface in response to engaging said first of said vertical feet with the lifting member of said first prying arm and pushing downward on the pushable member of said first prying arm, said second prying arm adapted to lift said second of said vertical feet at least partially off said ground surface in response to engaging said second of said vertical feet with the lifting member of said second prying arm and pushing downward on the pushable member of said second prying arm, said first and second prying arms not being mechanically connected to each other; anda rolling device including first and second opposing end supports and an intermediate cross bar extending between said first and second end supports, said rolling device including a pair of casters mounted to an underside of said cross bar for allowing said rolling device to be rolled along said ground surface, said first and second end supports being located closer than said cross bar to said ground surface when said rolling device is positioned with its casters contacting said ground surface, said first and second end supports adapted to support said respective first and second vertical feet in response to said vertical feet being lifted at least partially off said ground surface with said first and second prying arms, said rolling device being rolled beneath said shelf unit to position said first and second end supports beneath said respective first and second vertical feet, and said first and second vertical feet being lowered onto said respective first and second end supports.