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Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6557339)
Actually, in desktop computers, while there's no external "brick", the part of the computer where the power cable attaches to (the power supply) is an AC/DC brick. If you open the desktop case up, you'll typically see a big silver box where it plugs into, and the electrical specs is usually written on it (e.g. Input AC 110-240v, Output DC 12V). If there's no switch as you mention, I would look for the specs to make sure that it actually says 110-240v.... you really don't want a surprise when you first plug it in down there and it burns out the entire machine. (The reason why laptops don't do it internally also is because it would take up way too much physical space.)
Looks like I'm a few months behind you in terms of the move :). What is your planned move date? I'll be following your experiences, looks like we have similar circumstances from your prior posts. Did you end up deciding on Melbourne as place to live? I am planning to move in Nov/Dec or earlier, pending the sale of the house (it is slow now here in BC). Will let you know regarding my move. I have not made a choice on the Moving Co. yet, still considering all the options, however, the ones I spoke to they all offer very similar prices. I am moving to Melbourne for many reasons: large city, lots of work for me, developed infrastracure, not too hot not too cold (by a Canadian standards), already secured a job there (and they are willing to wait for me), not as expencive as Sydney (Mel. suburbs actually very cheap even by Canadian standards these days: if you compare to large cities in CND). When are you planning to relocate? Did you find moving people, do you know what else is more expensive over there???? |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6557339)
Actually, in desktop computers, while there's no external "brick", the part of the computer where the power cable attaches to (the power supply) is an AC/DC brick. If you open the desktop case up, you'll typically see a big silver box where it plugs into, and the electrical specs is usually written on it (e.g. Input AC 110-240v, Output DC 12V). If there's no switch as you mention, I would look for the specs to make sure that it actually says 110-240v.... you really don't want a surprise when you first plug it in down there and it burns out the entire machine. (The reason why laptops don't do it internally also is because it would take up way too much physical space.)
Looks like I'm a few months behind you in terms of the move :). What is your planned move date? I'll be following your experiences, looks like we have similar circumstances from your prior posts. Did you end up deciding on Melbourne as place to live? I am going to open my PC the second I get home tonight!!! The thought that I might get to take it with me makes me quite happy :) Tahititim, yes, please do keep us updated on your experience with Brytor. I'm hoping to go next spring, so this will be most useful! |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by tahititim
(Post 6557364)
I am planning to move in Nov/Dec or earlier, pending the sale of the house (it is slow now here in BC). Will let you know regarding my move. I have not made a choice on the Moving Co. yet, still considering all the options, however, the ones I spoke to they all offer very similar prices.
I am moving to Melbourne for many reasons: large city, lots of work for me, developed infrastracure, not too hot not too cold (by a Canadian standards), already secured a job there (and they are willing to wait for me), not as expencive as Sydney (Mel. suburbs actually very cheap even by Canadian standards these days: if you compare to large cities in CND). When are you planning to relocate? Did you find moving people, do you know what else is more expensive over there???? Is your visa already approved, just waiting for the sale? Real estate here in Greater Toronto has slowed down slightly (nowhere to the extent of the US or UK though), but downtown condos are still selling well. What other moving cos. have you talked to aside from Brytor that appear reputable? For prices, when I visited Australia previously and went to various stores, most everyday items/groceries are relatively the same price (except small electronics which are more than here as you said, although TVs looked to be about the same price as here), eating out is cheaper (especially with no tipping involved and GST already included in price), take home beer is definitely more expensive than Canada, it's about the same price or less at their bars because of no tipping (warning if you like microbrews/brewpubs, the industry is just starting there, so most beers in Australia are crap compared to the typical BC brewpub beer), wine is cheaper, gas is more expensive, cell phones and airfares are cheaper. Rent appears to be cheaper than Toronto overall, although I'm sure there are neighbourhood differences like everywhere, and buying real estate is as you already mentioned. Reading about cable TV/broadband Internet, you'll get less down there for the same as what you pay here: less TV channels, less HD (most HD is on free over the air networks, so may not make sense getting subscription TV unless you want it for sports), and lower Internet download limits than Canada. |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6557521)
My application is in progress, but I anticipate hearing about it in October and moving in late Jan./Feb. I'm starting to look at specifics now including moving stuff. My reasons for picking Melbourne is similar to yours. Have no job lined up as of yet, was intending to wait until October when the date gets closer.
Is your visa already approved, just waiting for the sale? Real estate here in Greater Toronto has slowed down slightly (nowhere to the extent of the US or UK though), but downtown condos are still selling well. What other moving cos. have you talked to aside from Brytor that appear reputable? For prices, when I visited Australia previously and went to various stores, most everyday items/groceries are relatively the same price (except small electronics which are more than here as you said, although TVs looked to be about the same price as here), eating out is cheaper (especially with no tipping involved and GST already included in price), take home beer is definitely more expensive than Canada, it's about the same price or less at their bars because of no tipping (warning if you like microbrews/brewpubs, the industry is just starting there, so most beers in Australia are crap compared to the typical BC brewpub beer), wine is cheaper, gas is more expensive, cell phones and airfares are cheaper. Rent appears to be cheaper than Toronto overall, although I'm sure there are neighbourhood differences like everywhere, and buying real estate is as you already mentioned. Reading about cable TV/broadband Internet, you'll get less down there for the same as what you pay here: less TV channels, less HD (most HD is on free over the air networks, so may not make sense getting subscription TV unless you want it for sports), and lower Internet download limits than Canada. I already have a visa-entry by beginning of March 2009. House is for sale, but it is getting to be very slow here in BC (scary) and getting worse not better. Basically, the move would depend on house sale (all the money I want to bring are in our house equity), the sooner the better, before all this rain comes back again...:rofl: I hope I can drive on the left side, never done it before, at least I do not have to do any driving tests just exchange the licence :thumbsup: |
Re: Canada to Australia
Any input as to moving companies I can check out besides Brytor?
(I did get another positive assessment on Brytor, so they do appear good from all points). Yeah, driving on the left will definitely be a challenge! |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6558710)
Any input as to moving companies I can check out besides Brytor?
(I did get another positive assessment on Brytor, so they do appear good from all points). Yeah, driving on the left will definitely be a challenge! And yes, driving on the left is weird. My friends let me drive their car for a bit in Perth when I was there... weird... everytime I turned I ended up wiping the windshield, rather than indicating ;) |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by tahititim
(Post 6552946)
Thank you for an honest reply. You know what: I think and completely agree that Canada is the better place, "but" we all searching for something different, searching for life experiences, not everyone is capable to migrate, you've got to have the special attitude towards life, willing to discover something new and exciting. I whant to migrate for that reason, to discover, to experience, we live only once. I will alwaus have time to come back...if I want and that's the pleasure of it.
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6556827)
Just saw this thread.... I'm also (assuming visa application gets processed on time) planning to move down from Toronto to Melbourne in late Jan./Feb. 2009
Prices in Canada have gone up recently like everywhere else over the past year or so... bananas that used to be 39 cents/lb. is now 69 cents/lb., gasoline is currently 131 cents/liter in Toronto. Dorothy who used to live in Burlington ON.... your new place in Australia, is that city centre or suburbs? For comparison, my place in downtown Toronto (1.5 bedrooms, 700 square ft., underground parking spot) is worth around 300k. What would a comparative place like this, in the same type of location, be down there? We live in an area of Western Australia comparable to Burlington/Toronto. It's a 45-60 minute commute, but it would be like driving in on the Lakeshore scenery wise but Dundas Street speed limit/traffic wise. For a comparable place in Melbourne you could consider about 350-400k for an inner city 1 bed apt. Smurtaza should know about the thousands and thousands of Indian and Chinese professional immigrants here in Canada who believe false promises, get into the country without being properly screened and assessed first by the applicable professional bodies, and then move and find out they can't get any work in their field. I think the Aussie system of having your professional credentials assessed first by the professional bodies before you can even apply for a skilled visa is way more effective and honest for everyone involved.
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6558710)
Any input as to moving companies I can check out besides Brytor?
We used Allied Pickfords. We got a discount from them because we had moved long distance a few times with them. (I did get another positive assessment on Brytor, so they do appear good from all points). Yeah, driving on the left will definitely be a challenge! |
Re: Canada to Australia
Whereabouts in Canada are you moving from??
I used to work in Canada shipping personal effects overseas, so I know some of the good and the bad ones and it depends on where you are. Let me know and I will try to remember for you! :thumbsup: |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by Wheeler-Jones
(Post 6560390)
Whereabouts in Canada are you moving from??
I used to work in Canada shipping personal effects overseas, so I know some of the good and the bad ones and it depends on where you are. Let me know and I will try to remember for you! :thumbsup: |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 6560398)
One's in Vancouver, the other is in Toronto
In Vancouver I would suggest the Allied Pickfords agent - QMM - quality move management - the girls there know what they are doing (or at least did 2 years ago when I worked for the Allied International office in Toronto). In Toronto they were changing agents when I left so I am not sure who Allied ended up signing with, but if you find them in the book ir internet the international team (the ones that coordinate with Australia and book the vessel etc) are really efficient - my boss was awesome and she seriously knew her stuff. The agent's that would be doing the collection could be Taylors moving or Tippet Richardson. Both are good and I am not sure who got the Allied contract/franchise, but Kevin who works with Tippet is a great guy. Arthur at Taylors is also very competitive and knowledgeable about the industry. All in all the agents in Canada are far superior to some of the ones in UK (I have worked there too!) My stuff has yet to be delivered here from Allied Pickfords in Brisbane - I shipped from UK from my old job there - as usual the stuff is taking AGES in customs, that was after it missed transhipping twice in the far east. It arrived on the 27th and is still in customs clearing. Anyhow - good luck. |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by Wheeler-Jones
(Post 6560479)
Thanks Dorothy - I must've missed three pages that I have now just seen.
In Vancouver I would suggest the Allied Pickfords agent - QMM - quality move management - the girls there know what they are doing (or at least did 2 years ago when I worked for the Allied International office in Toronto). In Toronto they were changing agents when I left so I am not sure who Allied ended up signing with, but if you find them in the book ir internet the international team (the ones that coordinate with Australia and book the vessel etc) are really efficient - my boss was awesome and she seriously knew her stuff. The agent's that would be doing the collection could be Taylors moving or Tippet Richardson. Both are good and I am not sure who got the Allied contract/franchise, but Kevin who works with Tippet is a great guy. Arthur at Taylors is also very competitive and knowledgeable about the industry. All in all the agents in Canada are far superior to some of the ones in UK (I have worked there too!) My stuff has yet to be delivered here from Allied Pickfords in Brisbane - I shipped from UK from my old job there - as usual the stuff is taking AGES in customs, that was after it missed transhipping twice in the far east. It arrived on the 27th and is still in customs clearing. Anyhow - good luck. Thanks for the news, will contact them ASAP.:thumbup: |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by nikki75
(Post 6558752)
Friends of mine used Crown and were most happy with them - they even did the packing for them for less than the other quotes they got excluding packing.
And yes, driving on the left is weird. My friends let me drive their car for a bit in Perth when I was there... weird... everytime I turned I ended up wiping the windshield, rather than indicating ;) |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by torcraw
(Post 6558710)
Any input as to moving companies I can check out besides Brytor?
(I did get another positive assessment on Brytor, so they do appear good from all points). Yeah, driving on the left will definitely be a challenge! |
Re: Canada to Australia
Thanks for the info Wheeler-Jones.
Over on the movingscam.com forum, there are some bad experiences described with Crown Relocations (the international Hong Kong based organization that does business in Canada, not the other Crown that is affiliated with UVL in California, although they have even worse ratings). Majority of stories are U.S. originated shipments though, so not sure if the Crown affiliates in Canada are any better? |
Re: Canada to Australia
Originally Posted by tahititim
(Post 6560879)
I have e-mailed Crown almosr a week ago, but have not heard anything back?!! Will probably phone them today/tomorrow and see what is the problem??:curse:
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