Best price/service for a 40ft container?
Apr 7th 2004, 5:23 pm
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Best price/service for a 40ft container?
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size 
). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).
Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
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Apr 7th 2004, 5:53 pm
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I'm sure you will find cheaper than that Anya, or is it Imelda Marcos ??
Apr 7th 2004, 7:41 pm
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John mason seem to come in well....
Apr 7th 2004, 9:38 pm
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Re: Best price/service for a 40ft container?
crown may well be havin a laff, we were quoted £4600 for a 40' container not exceeding 1500sq' by PSS. dont think we quite filled it but still quite a difference. thats rochdale to melbourne.
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Apr 7th 2004, 9:47 pm
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Re: Best price/service for a 40ft container?
Originally posted by anya4oz
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size ). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).
Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size
). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
4.2% is mad for insurance I thot 3% was bad
Apr 8th 2004, 2:33 pm
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Re: Best price/service for a 40ft container?
Crown quoted us £6,554 for 1700 cubic feet, sole use of
a 40 foot container, to Brisbane. I have had 3 others in and 1
more next week, but haven't had the official quotes yet.
I liked Crown, but the price seems steep, so once I have the
other quotes in I'm going to be doing some haggling.
I'll keep you posted.
Karen
a 40 foot container, to Brisbane. I have had 3 others in and 1
more next week, but haven't had the official quotes yet.
I liked Crown, but the price seems steep, so once I have the
other quotes in I'm going to be doing some haggling.
I'll keep you posted.
Karen
Originally posted by anya4oz
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size ). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).
Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size
). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
Apr 8th 2004, 2:43 pm
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*@£$** Anya - what are you taking? The whole house, foundations and all???
We're taking ten boxes. She says, with no idea what ten boxes will realistically hold.
We're taking ten boxes. She says, with no idea what ten boxes will realistically hold.
Apr 8th 2004, 9:22 pm
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Hi there,
We are moving to Hobart, Tasmania in July and we are having a 40ft container for our sole use and have been quoted 5449.00 by PSS, they were the cheapest quote by far, we were pleased with the guy that assessed us and so far have no complaints about their services, from what ive heard they have an excellent reputation.
Hope this helps
Chris
We are moving to Hobart, Tasmania in July and we are having a 40ft container for our sole use and have been quoted 5449.00 by PSS, they were the cheapest quote by far, we were pleased with the guy that assessed us and so far have no complaints about their services, from what ive heard they have an excellent reputation.
Hope this helps
Chris
Apr 8th 2004, 11:13 pm
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Re: Best price/service for a 40ft container?
Originally posted by anya4oz
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size ). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).
Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
We're going from Cambridge (UK that is, not MA) to Melbourne - taking contents of a 4bed/3bath house (getting rid of loads of junk, but I gotta take my zillions of pairs of *shoes* & my *books* - hence the container size
). Been quoted 7150GBP + 4.2% of value (yikes) insurance for 40ft container (that's Crown).Am about to get some other shippers in (probably PSS & Pickfords) but wonder what our readers here can recommend - who are the Good Guys out there in the shipping world? (i.e. good price, but also trustworthy & didn't lose your container or smash up *too* much of your nice china on the High Seas).
Thanks, folks!
Anya.
http://www.lettonpercival.co.uk/contact.html - costing us £439.00 for contents of 40ft.
We are using Armishaws and it's £4750 for a 40ft.
Apr 9th 2004, 6:48 am
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Originally posted by bundy
*@£$** Anya - what are you taking? The whole house, foundations and all???
*@£$** Anya - what are you taking? The whole house, foundations and all???
We're taking ten boxes. She says, with no idea what ten boxes will realistically hold.
Anya.
Apr 9th 2004, 6:51 am
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Thanks!
Thanks for replies with costs everyone - have printed them off so I can get in some of those other guys to quote.
Cheers & have good Holiday Weekends, all!
Anya.
Cheers & have good Holiday Weekends, all!
Anya.
Apr 13th 2004, 8:07 am
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Originally posted by anya4oz
Nah, it's all those shoes, mate
Not many pairs of shoes, I suspect
Anya.
Nah, it's all those shoes, mate
Not many pairs of shoes, I suspect
Anya.
I have very few pairs of shoes Anya. In fact, I don't have many clothes either. I travel light in this world
And I hate shopping. I know, I know, not a proper girl. I hate chocolate too. I'm just making it worse, aren't I???!!!!It won't be ten boxes, I know this. But it won't be many more. Most of my belongings would fit into about 3 boxes (except my books, which will take up a few). It's Mr B that's the problem. He's a hoarder.
Apr 13th 2004, 12:31 pm
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Hi Andy Thomas
Were also in Rochdale. but not for long
Steph
Were also in Rochdale. but not for long
Steph
