Any taken the PC?
Nov 17th 2007, 8:26 pm
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Any taken the PC?
Hello all! Im thinking of moving to Aussie next june with my Fiancee
I have a very high spec PC and is expensive. I was wondering if there is anything i need to consider like different voltages etc. I did look on the net and uk voltage is the same but im not to sure. 
Also im on about taking my car, it kinda rare car here and its unique from the others ive seen. Its worth £1500, is it worth it?
Anyone know a company who can supply me web addy's or numbers for quotations for a 20ft conatainer that will hold a car aswell as a few furniture. Sorry for the mouthful off questions lol!
I really need a point in the right direction!
Thank you
I have a very high spec PC and is expensive. I was wondering if there is anything i need to consider like different voltages etc. I did look on the net and uk voltage is the same but im not to sure. Also im on about taking my car, it kinda rare car here and its unique from the others ive seen. Its worth £1500, is it worth it?
Anyone know a company who can supply me web addy's or numbers for quotations for a 20ft conatainer that will hold a car aswell as a few furniture. Sorry for the mouthful off questions lol!I really need a point in the right direction!
Thank you
Nov 17th 2007, 9:44 pm
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Re: Any taken the PC?
Bring your PC. The voltage is the same here, so all you'll need to do is buy a new power cord with an Aussie plug - and a surge protector because Aussie plugs don't have fuses in them 
As for the car ... I don't know all the answers but I reckon it will cost you more than the car's worth to ship it. It will need to pass a strict test to allow you to register it, then you may have the problem of parts & service, etc. We used Crown for our removals and I'm pretty sure they can advise on the car too.
Finally, this forum is actually for questions regarding the actual visa application process. This kind of question is better suited to the Lifestyle forum.
As for the car ... I don't know all the answers but I reckon it will cost you more than the car's worth to ship it. It will need to pass a strict test to allow you to register it, then you may have the problem of parts & service, etc. We used Crown for our removals and I'm pretty sure they can advise on the car too.
Finally, this forum is actually for questions regarding the actual visa application process. This kind of question is better suited to the Lifestyle forum.
Nov 18th 2007, 1:25 am
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Re: Any taken the PC?
Bring your PC. The voltage is the same here, so all you'll need to do is buy a new power cord with an Aussie plug - and a surge protector because Aussie plugs don't have fuses in them
As for the car ... I don't know all the answers but I reckon it will cost you more than the car's worth to ship it. It will need to pass a strict test to allow you to register it, then you may have the problem of parts & service, etc. We used Crown for our removals and I'm pretty sure they can advise on the car too.
Finally, this forum is actually for questions regarding the actual visa application process. This kind of question is better suited to the Lifestyle forum.
As for the car ... I don't know all the answers but I reckon it will cost you more than the car's worth to ship it. It will need to pass a strict test to allow you to register it, then you may have the problem of parts & service, etc. We used Crown for our removals and I'm pretty sure they can advise on the car too.
Finally, this forum is actually for questions regarding the actual visa application process. This kind of question is better suited to the Lifestyle forum.
Nov 18th 2007, 1:47 am
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Re: Any taken the PC?
Definitely bring it. Bug when you pack it, make sure you lie it on its side, not upright on its feet.
Nov 18th 2007, 2:16 am
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Nov 18th 2007, 5:46 am
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Re: Any taken the PC?
We bought over a PC and 2 flat screen monitors. Arrived safely.
We had kept original boxes which the packers used to pack them in.
Be careful about packing things yourself as this can invalidate insurance - packers will write on box 'packed by owner'.
We had kept original boxes which the packers used to pack them in.
Be careful about packing things yourself as this can invalidate insurance - packers will write on box 'packed by owner'.
Nov 18th 2007, 5:55 am
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Re: Any taken the PC?
Hello all! Im thinking of moving to Aussie next june with my Fiancee I have a very high spec PC and is expensive. I was wondering if there is anything i need to consider like different voltages etc. I did look on the net and uk voltage is the same but im not to sure.
Also im on about taking my car, it kinda rare car here and its unique from the others ive seen. Its worth £1500, is it worth it? Anyone know a company who can supply me web addy's or numbers for quotations for a 20ft conatainer that will hold a car aswell as a few furniture. Sorry for the mouthful off questions lol!
I really need a point in the right direction!
Thank you
I have a very high spec PC and is expensive. I was wondering if there is anything i need to consider like different voltages etc. I did look on the net and uk voltage is the same but im not to sure. Also im on about taking my car, it kinda rare car here and its unique from the others ive seen. Its worth £1500, is it worth it?
Anyone know a company who can supply me web addy's or numbers for quotations for a 20ft conatainer that will hold a car aswell as a few furniture. Sorry for the mouthful off questions lol!I really need a point in the right direction!
Thank you
PC is fine. Just bring a UK surge protector board if you have one, chop the plug off the end and put an australian plug on it. Job done.
Nov 18th 2007, 8:59 am
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Re: Any taken the PC?
Thanks everyone for the info! Keep it coming! Thanks for moving the thread! im new to this! 
I dont know how to lie a car on its side though 
But i wouldnt as it would scratch the paint work 
Packing the pc i was worried about, i have some of the original packing, would surrounding the pc with foam in a box be ok? Im glad i can take it
A bit gutted about the car expense,
Il get it valued with my contents and see what they say, i really love it!
Thanks again! Keep up the info with companys the more the better everyone else can get quotes for there needs aswell!
I dont know how to lie a car on its side though But i wouldnt as it would scratch the paint work Packing the pc i was worried about, i have some of the original packing, would surrounding the pc with foam in a box be ok? Im glad i can take it
A bit gutted about the car expense,
Il get it valued with my contents and see what they say, i really love it! Thanks again! Keep up the info with companys the more the better everyone else can get quotes for there needs aswell!
