Removal Quotes
Apr 12th 2005 | 12:10 am
#16
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 215
From: Perth
Re: Removal Quotes
Originally Posted by Stormz
Bear in mind that quotes will be different all the time for different people using the same size container, as it depends on where you are and what stuff you have to be packed (ie glass cabinets require alot more packing than a simple cupboard). It also depends on the fuel costs and things, as well as the £ - $ exchange rate (as all shipping is done in $`s).
We`re going with Eagle as they were the cheapest for us and had a no-nonsense attitude without all the glossy brochures. The other people were nice though and very professional (as they should be), but we are working to a tight budget and are quite happy going with Eagle (especially as they know I`ll be reporting how good/bad they are on this forum when it`s all over). They`ll be coming to pack on the 30th of May and the container will arrive on the 31st of May.
You could always save a bit more money by using a slightly smaller 20ft container (has less cubic feet). They have a name but I can`t remember it atm.... like Schooner or something (a ship`s name iirc).
Also, if you share a 20 or 40ft container with someone else it can sometimes save money (ppl`s stuff is all divided by a wooden wall) if you are both going to the same destination (anyone else going to Perth in June from SE England who want to share a 40ft container via Eagle??).
We`re going with Eagle as they were the cheapest for us and had a no-nonsense attitude without all the glossy brochures. The other people were nice though and very professional (as they should be), but we are working to a tight budget and are quite happy going with Eagle (especially as they know I`ll be reporting how good/bad they are on this forum when it`s all over). They`ll be coming to pack on the 30th of May and the container will arrive on the 31st of May.
You could always save a bit more money by using a slightly smaller 20ft container (has less cubic feet). They have a name but I can`t remember it atm.... like Schooner or something (a ship`s name iirc).
Also, if you share a 20 or 40ft container with someone else it can sometimes save money (ppl`s stuff is all divided by a wooden wall) if you are both going to the same destination (anyone else going to Perth in June from SE England who want to share a 40ft container via Eagle??).
It may be worth noting that we were advised by Winchester and Eagle that the actual costs from the shipper companies can change on a regular basis so depending on when you actually use them you may have to pay a bit more than the original quote (i.e quotes valid for a month). I have heard of this happening to people but their shipping companies didn't mention this when giving them quotes. I appreciated the honesty from these two companies, so if this isn't mentioned to you it may be worth asking.
Apr 12th 2005 | 12:27 am
#17
Thread Starter
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 315
From: Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: Removal Quotes
Just for info:
Just had this quote from 1st move international, all done over net and by email.
Your quotation follows: All prices are in £ Sterling.
Rate is based on a 20' container 35 Cubic Metres
Rate is based on shipping to the port of: Brisbane £ Sterling
Charge to load and secure container: 699.00
Additional packing required by 1st Move International: Details below..........
1st Move full packing service 799.00
Container cost: excluding offload at destination 2365.00
Standard Shipping and Documentation Charge: 125.00
Total cost: £ 3988.00
Please also see below for information on Insurance and other exclusions to above rate.
This rate offers a weekly sailing with estimated "on water" transit time (in days) of: 36 to port of entry. The above rates do not include insurance, which is charged at 4% of the value of your possessions.
This insurance will cover you for loss and theft and includes breakage for any items packed by 1st Move.
Seems expensive to me!!
Just had this quote from 1st move international, all done over net and by email.
Your quotation follows: All prices are in £ Sterling.
Rate is based on a 20' container 35 Cubic Metres
Rate is based on shipping to the port of: Brisbane £ Sterling
Charge to load and secure container: 699.00
Additional packing required by 1st Move International: Details below..........
1st Move full packing service 799.00
Container cost: excluding offload at destination 2365.00
Standard Shipping and Documentation Charge: 125.00
Total cost: £ 3988.00
Please also see below for information on Insurance and other exclusions to above rate.
This rate offers a weekly sailing with estimated "on water" transit time (in days) of: 36 to port of entry. The above rates do not include insurance, which is charged at 4% of the value of your possessions.
This insurance will cover you for loss and theft and includes breakage for any items packed by 1st Move.
Seems expensive to me!!
Apr 12th 2005 | 1:19 am
#18
Banned
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,353
From: Angle vale Sth Australia
Re: Removal Quotes
Originally Posted by JJJHM
Just for info:
Just had this quote from 1st move international, all done over net and by email.
Your quotation follows: All prices are in £ Sterling.
Rate is based on a 20' container 35 Cubic Metres
Rate is based on shipping to the port of: Brisbane £ Sterling
Charge to load and secure container: 699.00
Additional packing required by 1st Move International: Details below..........
1st Move full packing service 799.00
Container cost: excluding offload at destination 2365.00
Standard Shipping and Documentation Charge: 125.00
Total cost: £ 3988.00
Please also see below for information on Insurance and other exclusions to above rate.
This rate offers a weekly sailing with estimated "on water" transit time (in days) of: 36 to port of entry. The above rates do not include insurance, which is charged at 4% of the value of your possessions.
This insurance will cover you for loss and theft and includes breakage for any items packed by 1st Move.
Seems expensive to me!!
Just had this quote from 1st move international, all done over net and by email.
Your quotation follows: All prices are in £ Sterling.
Rate is based on a 20' container 35 Cubic Metres
Rate is based on shipping to the port of: Brisbane £ Sterling
Charge to load and secure container: 699.00
Additional packing required by 1st Move International: Details below..........
1st Move full packing service 799.00
Container cost: excluding offload at destination 2365.00
Standard Shipping and Documentation Charge: 125.00
Total cost: £ 3988.00
Please also see below for information on Insurance and other exclusions to above rate.
This rate offers a weekly sailing with estimated "on water" transit time (in days) of: 36 to port of entry. The above rates do not include insurance, which is charged at 4% of the value of your possessions.
This insurance will cover you for loss and theft and includes breakage for any items packed by 1st Move.
Seems expensive to me!!
.................. 
mm
Apr 12th 2005 | 2:54 am
#19
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 516
From: Perth
Re: Removal Quotes
Originally Posted by JJJHM
Just for info:
Just had this quote from 1st move international, all done over net and by email.
Your quotation follows: All prices are in £ Sterling.
Rate is based on a 20' container 35 Cubic Metres
Rate is based on shipping to the port of: Brisbane £ Sterling
Charge to load and secure container: 699.00
Additional packing required by 1st Move International: Details below..........
1st Move full packing service 799.00
Container cost: excluding offload at destination 2365.00
Standard Shipping and Documentation Charge: 125.00
Total cost: £ 3988.00
Please also see below for information on Insurance and other exclusions to above rate.
This rate offers a weekly sailing with estimated "on water" transit time (in days) of: 36 to port of entry. The above rates do not include insurance, which is charged at 4% of the value of your possessions.
This insurance will cover you for loss and theft and includes breakage for any items packed by 1st Move.
Seems expensive to me!!
Just had this quote from 1st move international, all done over net and by email.
Your quotation follows: All prices are in £ Sterling.
Rate is based on a 20' container 35 Cubic Metres
Rate is based on shipping to the port of: Brisbane £ Sterling
Charge to load and secure container: 699.00
Additional packing required by 1st Move International: Details below..........
1st Move full packing service 799.00
Container cost: excluding offload at destination 2365.00
Standard Shipping and Documentation Charge: 125.00
Total cost: £ 3988.00
Please also see below for information on Insurance and other exclusions to above rate.
This rate offers a weekly sailing with estimated "on water" transit time (in days) of: 36 to port of entry. The above rates do not include insurance, which is charged at 4% of the value of your possessions.
This insurance will cover you for loss and theft and includes breakage for any items packed by 1st Move.
Seems expensive to me!!
WOW. Stick with your fisrt quote. I have PSS and Crown coming to me week begining 25th April. Will let you know what they quote. Still waiting for Eagle to get back to me. Will also try Winchester removals.
chris
Apr 12th 2005 | 2:56 am
#20
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,360
Re: Removal Quotes
Originally Posted by Stormz
http://www.eaglegroup-online.com/
Tel : +44 20 7254 1466/7/8
Talk to Onkar Sharma (mention the british expats forum).
He gave us a quote of about £3000 door-door (they pack here, we unpack in Perth). We`re in Kent.
Tel : +44 20 7254 1466/7/8
Talk to Onkar Sharma (mention the british expats forum).
He gave us a quote of about £3000 door-door (they pack here, we unpack in Perth). We`re in Kent.
Apr 12th 2005 | 4:34 am
#21
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 143
From: A large retirement village
Re: Removal Quotes
Hi
After a few calls we are down to PSS and Hunts, Hunts are tipping it as they provide 4 weeks free storage in oz if you require it. £3590 20 ft lincolnshire to Adelaide.
After a few calls we are down to PSS and Hunts, Hunts are tipping it as they provide 4 weeks free storage in oz if you require it. £3590 20 ft lincolnshire to Adelaide.
Apr 12th 2005 | 4:42 am
#22
Thread Starter
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 315
From: Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: Removal Quotes
This info is great... anyone quoted by Bishops Move?
Apr 12th 2005 | 6:34 am
#23
Thread Starter
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 315
From: Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: Removal Quotes
Throwing this back to the top now there are more people on line...
Apr 12th 2005 | 6:36 am
#24
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,661
From: Gilston, GOLD COAST.
Re: Removal Quotes
We had a quote from Robinsons that was £3800 ( 20ft container, door to door ) but that was over the phone. Then i said that we would easily get into a 20ft container he said a option was to do a shared container so this would bring down the price, John mason and allied pickfords are coming around next week. Still plan to get more quotes as well.
Apr 12th 2005 | 7:00 am
#25
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 106
Re: Removal Quotes
just dont use anglo pacific - if its the last thing I ever do, I hope to loose them customers for ruining my belongings, not answering my letters and refusing to compensate me adequately. They were completely useless and I hope their business goes a**e up!
Apr 12th 2005 | 2:32 pm
#26
Cup of tea, Father?
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,895
From: Underground, overground, wombling free
Re: Removal Quotes
Hi all,
I know it's getting a little old now, but if you've not already seen it you might want to look at the following thread:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268288
Should give you an idea about who's expensive and who's cheaper and so who's worth approaching for a quote.
Hope that helps,
GG
I know it's getting a little old now, but if you've not already seen it you might want to look at the following thread:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268288
Should give you an idea about who's expensive and who's cheaper and so who's worth approaching for a quote.
Hope that helps,
GG
Originally Posted by JJJHM
Anyone else had any quotes..
Apr 13th 2005 | 2:01 am
#27
Thread Starter
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 315
From: Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: Removal Quotes
Thanks for all the advice... fingers crossed for a swift.. pain free move!!
Apr 13th 2005 | 2:45 am
#28
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 94,307
From: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Re: Removal Quotes
Originally Posted by lissysarah
just dont use anglo pacific - if its the last thing I ever do, I hope to loose them customers for ruining my belongings, not answering my letters and refusing to compensate me adequately. They were completely useless and I hope their business goes a**e up!
I had the same problem - no letters answered, no communication at all.
Don't use them
Apr 13th 2005 | 7:24 am
#29
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 164
Re: Removal Quotes
I had a few around for quotes, but Anglo Pacific and Bishops move didn't even bother sending a quote. Why bother to come around and assess the furniture and then not bother quoting!
Apr 13th 2005 | 7:26 am
#30
Thread Starter
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 315
From: Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: Removal Quotes
Originally Posted by alrobson
I had a few around for quotes, but Anglo Pacific and Bishops move didn't even bother sending a quote. Why bother to come around and assess the furniture and then not bother quoting!
thanks
