In praise of Crown Relocations
#1
In praise of Crown Relocations
Chris and Jake from Crown's Tamworth depot did us a great job the last two days. They were really friendly (nay funny) and packed everything really well as far as we could tell. They took a large computer desk to pieces for us and reassembled it downstairs which they didn't have to do. They did us a special extra-thick box for the widescreen TV too which again was not obligatory.
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
#2
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Originally Posted by worzel
Chris and Jake from Crown's Tamworth depot did us a great job the last two days. They were really friendly (nay funny) and packed everything really well as far as we could tell. They took a large computer desk to pieces for us and reassembled it downstairs which they didn't have to do. They did us a special extra-thick box for the widescreen TV too which again was not obligatory.
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
it's always nice to hear about the good guys!!!
ps. my dad works in the building trade as a roofer (still, and he's nearly 67 years old :scared: ), and he always goes by who brews up for him - so we have always been brought up to brew up for workmen/tradies etc.
nice to hear you got all your stuff off okay
#3
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,360
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
strange feeling walking around and the house is empty, isnt it?
we did the post it thing too!!!!
not long now
we did the post it thing too!!!!
not long now
#4
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Joined: Nov 2004
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Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Cant agree with you more Worzel, Crown guys both from Scotland and the guys from Brisbane could not have been more helpfull, nothing was a problem and nothing was broken by the time it got here
The only problem is getting rid of he packing material, we must have used up a small rainforest with all the paper they used, but hey it was worth it.
Good luck
The only problem is getting rid of he packing material, we must have used up a small rainforest with all the paper they used, but hey it was worth it.
Good luck
#5
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Thanks for your post, Iain.
We are also thinking of using Crown. Got to hear that they've been great so far.
Gina
We are also thinking of using Crown. Got to hear that they've been great so far.
Gina
#6
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Hey there, glad things are working out.
I think that Tracey mentioned to you that I have a trip lined up with work to go to Perth in about 3 weeks ish, I believe.
When will you be in Perth, because if I can I would like to make my time there to coincide with you being there and we can then share a bevvy or two.
Cheers, G
I think that Tracey mentioned to you that I have a trip lined up with work to go to Perth in about 3 weeks ish, I believe.
When will you be in Perth, because if I can I would like to make my time there to coincide with you being there and we can then share a bevvy or two.
Cheers, G
Originally Posted by worzel
Chris and Jake from Crown's Tamworth depot did us a great job the last two days. They were really friendly (nay funny) and packed everything really well as far as we could tell. They took a large computer desk to pieces for us and reassembled it downstairs which they didn't have to do. They did us a special extra-thick box for the widescreen TV too which again was not obligatory.
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
#7
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Originally Posted by bridiej
strange feeling walking around and the house is empty, isnt it?
we did the post it thing too!!!!
not long now
we did the post it thing too!!!!
not long now
#8
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,818
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Hi Worzel
How long in advance did you arrange for Crown to come out and give a quote, and then turn up and ship your stuff?
Thanks
SS
How long in advance did you arrange for Crown to come out and give a quote, and then turn up and ship your stuff?
Thanks
SS
#9
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
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. can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
Sorry to say worzel, all HHG {house hold goods }containers into Aust are inspected, they must be unloaded into a Bond Store for inspection by AQIS, who will alert Customs to any discrepencies found................ mm
. can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
Sorry to say worzel, all HHG {house hold goods }containers into Aust are inspected, they must be unloaded into a Bond Store for inspection by AQIS, who will alert Customs to any discrepencies found................ mm
#10
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Originally Posted by worzel
Chris and Jake from Crown's Tamworth depot did us a great job the last two days. They were really friendly (nay funny) and packed everything really well as far as we could tell. They took a large computer desk to pieces for us and reassembled it downstairs which they didn't have to do. They did us a special extra-thick box for the widescreen TV too which again was not obligatory.
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
We made a big effort to be organised before they arrived which they were very pleased with. We essentially took everything for the plane into our bedroom and lived in there for two days. I also put a post-it on every door saying what NOT to pack (ie we were getting rid of) which they greatly appreciated. I even gave them a hand taking beds down. Most importantly we brewed up every hour or so and made them a plate of sandwiches each day .
You scratch my back and I will scratch yours is a good way to sum that up.
They also gave us ship details so we can track its progress. We already know that it leaves the UK on Monday and should arrive in Freo on 4th November (only 4 weeks) which should be just about perfect for moving into our 6 month rental.
I can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
They had some amusing stories (babies, cats being packed in error for example) and some reassuring facts. In 40 years they have only ever lost containers once and that was in the storm that the film The Perfect Storm was based upon in which the whole top layer of containers was lost.
So I totally recommend them (so far, [touches wood]).
love sophia xx
#12
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Originally Posted by SuperSeagulls
Hi Worzel
How long in advance did you arrange for Crown to come out and give a quote, and then turn up and ship your stuff?
Thanks
SS
How long in advance did you arrange for Crown to come out and give a quote, and then turn up and ship your stuff?
Thanks
SS
#13
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Originally Posted by davykaz
sounds like a good company,how are they price wise
#14
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
hi iain
how are you,good to see things are moving in the right direction odd feeling isnt it,i dont think i actually believed it,i had it in mind that we were just going on holiday,thats what it felt like,it didnt feel real at all,still cant believe we re here lol,
good luck you guys,and dont forget if you wanna holiday in brissy you know where to come .
tracey
how are you,good to see things are moving in the right direction odd feeling isnt it,i dont think i actually believed it,i had it in mind that we were just going on holiday,thats what it felt like,it didnt feel real at all,still cant believe we re here lol,
good luck you guys,and dont forget if you wanna holiday in brissy you know where to come .
tracey
Originally Posted by worzel
We probably got them to quote about 6 weeks before our anticipated move date. However we did move them back a week at a time for 4 weeks running.
#15
Re: In praise of Crown Relocations
Originally Posted by mr mover
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. can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
Sorry to say worzel, all HHG {house hold goods }containers into Aust are inspected, they must be unloaded into a Bond Store for inspection by AQIS, who will alert Customs to any discrepencies found................ mm
. can't speak for the Australian side yet. But Crown are the exception in that they use their own guys in Aus and the movers claimed because of this customs don't often bother to examine the contents of the container.
Sorry to say worzel, all HHG {house hold goods }containers into Aust are inspected, they must be unloaded into a Bond Store for inspection by AQIS, who will alert Customs to any discrepencies found................ mm