yafm

Is this company Midlands and area only as I have not come across them down South At present we are definitely for PSS They were VERY busy when I telephonmed but made an appointment and came promptly5/6 days later

mr mover

They seen you coming, sunshine, finally you have got your come upp,ance, for all the years of bull that you have laid on this forum,just let me know who s ripped the "kanga roubles off you", ill send them acarton of piss,.....MM

kevmitch

The man from Pickfords (better than Del Monte) came round yesterday. I was fully expecting a quote for a standard 20ft container, with insurance at 2.5 to 3%.

However, he was very thorough, went through various options (we've categoriised our stuff 3 ways: Probable, posssible and definitely no way) and costs. Seems like if we take all the "probables" and most of the "possibles" we'll still have a little room over. Can I sent the wife steerage?

As for insurance, you can do it on an item by item basis - so we'll only insure the stuff that's very expensive to replace (mainly the "probables") within the consignment. That way, if it ends up at the bottom of the Pacific, or on someone else's low loader, we'll get back enough to cover the vital things

I'll get other quotes, but from what I've heard so far, Pickfords is looking odds on favorite.

Kev

Zebra4

No contest. Doree Bonner. Have used both - you won't have any regrets with DB. Professional service both hemispheres - they used Grace Bros in Oz.

mashiraz

Pickfords coming to quote May 21st and PSS May 22nd. John Masons came today, very experienced guy.

Doree Bonner favourite at the moments but quotes all still in the post, so we'll wait and see.

Asked about sending forward items and this seems no problem. Mr Mover...Is there a weight/size restriction on this?

They only need 2/3 weeks notice apparently so decision can wait till they've all been.

Useful thread this!!!

Cheers
Mash...

mr mover

If were talking air freight, the lighter your consigment, the cheaper it is for you,just keep it to the essentuals, aprox 6 tea chests is 1cu metre, .............MM

pommie bastard

Up the dose on the pills your head is in a tail spin .

mr mover

8 grand to send your crap , back to the U.K. i think if i take a whip "around" here with your 20 cubes + your ego we should just get it in a 40ft container,{76 cub m3}...........MM

terryg

Hi Zebs

Thanks for your comments.

Can you be a bit more specific about why there's no contest, please ?

booboo1

Hi there
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Hubby has decided on Pickfords. Also we can use them to sort out our pets.
So hubby has spoken and made his decision!!!!!


Cheers BooBoo (the dutiful Wifey)

judi

Were going over on a buisness vesa for initially 2 years but we may apply for pr once there.

We will be living in rented furnished accomodation.

Would people still sugest taking all our belongings? If so can I ask how muck people have been quoted and approx how long do they take to arrive?

thanks

yafm

They quote between 8 and 10 weeks shipping and the prices appear to be between £2,990 up to £4,300 for a 20 ft private container (all to yourself) This is covering door to door and paperwork with australian port BUT NOT customs and immigration charges for their inspection - and posible cleaning Insurance charges go from 1.5% to 4% of the value It appears you have to barter or choose the one that offers lower insurance costs. Good luck

terryg

Hi BooBoo

For what reasons ?

Zebra4

Doree Bonner were cheaper, more efficient and offered the best advice. Bring as much as poss, leaving behind the TV, video, English rugby, cricket & soccer shirts.

terryg

good advice

Thanks