mi1ez

Hi all

Been hanging around here for a short while and found some of the advice invaluable during the visa stage.

I now have my visa sorted, flights sorted, and am looking at selling the majority of my possessions.

I have gotten rid of most things on the grounds it's cheaper to replace them than to ship (hifi, bike, computer etc.) however I have still found myself to have a great deal of things that are irreplaceable. I'm probably looking at 50kgs of limited edition vinyl, CDs, etc. that needs shipping.

Does anyone who's already done this have any advice on the most cost effective way of doing this? I don't mind if it takes a couple of months for things to arrive as none of it is important in the short run, the main thing is not being stung on cost.

Are there any companies out there that specialise in this type of shipping? Is there any specific service we should be looking at?

Any help that anyone can give would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Alfresco

Probably best to search for shipping companies like Excess Baggage and get quotes from three or four of them and then decide.

asher

I'm on my phone on the run or I would give you the link, but search for the thread shipping small amounts to Australia. I recently did this and all the info is there

brissybee

Do take advice on shipping vinyl to a hot country. When I first moved here I underestimated the effect of how hot it is and what that does to vinyl. I strongly suggest smart packing and storage... even in your eventual home.

mi1ez

Thanks for all the advice everyone, much appreciated.

I'll take a look into them all through the week and see what I can find out.

Thanks again!

Alfresco

You're welcome, and Welcome to BE.

asher

the correct link is this one

I used UPS it cost me 70 pounds for a 14 kilo box going air mail and took 4 days

you can use sea mail which takes longer up to 3 months but with vinyl it might be dodgy

make sure you pack well as boxes get chucked around whoever you use. good luck

old.sparkles

what link is that then?

Alfresco

Patience Dear.

asher

aargh

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=795296

that one

old.sparkles

you found the missing link

asher

I wouldn't call you that!!

old.sparkles