Living on the east coast, apply to west coast firms, relocation?

I'm currently living on the east coast but I and not tied this area. I have lots of friends and family on the west coast, In specific SF & SD. I have heard back from a few companies saying something along the lines of me being qualified, but they aren't paying for relocation so they've decided to pursue other candidates. Is that just a cop out or do places really consider current location in looking for candidates to fill open positions? For me to move would cost right around $800 bucks, no big deal, I wouldn't expect them to pay me to move.

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Did you tell them you would pay for your own relocation? It seems like they needed an excuse to weed you out. Why didn't you mention how cheap it would be to the firm earlier? $800 is nothing.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there" - Will Rogers
 

To be fair, some will if they want you specifically bad enough, but alot of times they won't. The general thing about making that move is that you want to counter any objections they have as quickly as possible. Does the interviewer mention alot of travel? Great! You don't have kids or a spouse. The job is on the west coast? Great! You have family and friends there. Long hours? You leave when the work is done and you don't see that as a problem. You've worked long hours before during X time at your previous job. Etc...

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there" - Will Rogers
 

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