View Poll Results: Which is the better removal company to Australia ?
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Removals - Pickfords Vs Doree Bonner
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Originally posted by terryg
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Trying to decide who to use for a 20 foot or a 40 foot container to Melbourne. Had 7 quotes. Pickfords and Doree seem to be the best and know what they are talking about. Pickfords use their own people in OZ rather than a partner company. There's not much between them in terms of cost.
Can anyone help sway my decision ?
Has anyone had good OR bad experiences with either of these 2 companies recently ?
Thanks in advance
Guys n Gals
Trying to decide who to use for a 20 foot or a 40 foot container to Melbourne. Had 7 quotes. Pickfords and Doree seem to be the best and know what they are talking about. Pickfords use their own people in OZ rather than a partner company. There's not much between them in terms of cost.
Can anyone help sway my decision ?
Has anyone had good OR bad experiences with either of these 2 companies recently ?
Thanks in advance
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Originally posted by terryg
Guys n Gals
Trying to decide who to use for a 20 foot or a 40 foot container to Melbourne. Had 7 quotes. Pickfords and Doree seem to be the best and know what they are talking about. Pickfords use their own people in OZ rather than a partner company. There's not much between them in terms of cost.
Can anyone help sway my decision ?
Has anyone had good OR bad experiences with either of these 2 companies recently ?
Thanks in advance
Guys n Gals
Trying to decide who to use for a 20 foot or a 40 foot container to Melbourne. Had 7 quotes. Pickfords and Doree seem to be the best and know what they are talking about. Pickfords use their own people in OZ rather than a partner company. There's not much between them in terms of cost.
Can anyone help sway my decision ?
Has anyone had good OR bad experiences with either of these 2 companies recently ?
Thanks in advance
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won't go into details( have posted our feelings about Pickfords on here before) but we had a bad experience with them last year and when we wanted to claim on damaged item(s) in the plural, due to ineffective packaging, poor handling, etc we were told we needed to get repair costs here in Aus and post it to the Uk within thirty days.Try finding specialist furniture repairers and art restorers who will assess, quote and return said quote in thirty days while you work mon-fri full time.Think hard before you book.Also they could only deliver our consignment mon-fri 0800- 1500hrs unless we were willing to pay extra( over $ 150) for a sat am- full time workeres beware. Read the small print!!! cheepest isnt necessarily best.Kate.
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Originally posted by Chris
won't go into details( have posted our feelings about Pickfords on here before) but we had a bad experience with them last year and when we wanted to claim on damaged item(s) in the plural, due to ineffective packaging, poor handling, etc we were told we needed to get repair costs here in Aus and post it to the Uk within thirty days.Try finding specialist furniture repairers and art restorers who will assess, quote and return said quote in thirty days while you work mon-fri full time.Think hard before you book.Also they could only deliver our consignment mon-fri 0800- 1500hrs unless we were willing to pay extra( over $ 150) for a sat am- full time workeres beware. Read the small print!!! cheepest isnt necessarily best.Kate.
won't go into details( have posted our feelings about Pickfords on here before) but we had a bad experience with them last year and when we wanted to claim on damaged item(s) in the plural, due to ineffective packaging, poor handling, etc we were told we needed to get repair costs here in Aus and post it to the Uk within thirty days.Try finding specialist furniture repairers and art restorers who will assess, quote and return said quote in thirty days while you work mon-fri full time.Think hard before you book.Also they could only deliver our consignment mon-fri 0800- 1500hrs unless we were willing to pay extra( over $ 150) for a sat am- full time workeres beware. Read the small print!!! cheepest isnt necessarily best.Kate.
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Hi,
I have got a quote from Doree Bonner very professional. Not tried pickfords yet got a few people coming round from Britannia he seemed very clued up.
let you know how I get on.
I have got a quote from Doree Bonner very professional. Not tried pickfords yet got a few people coming round from Britannia he seemed very clued up.
let you know how I get on.
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How long does it take to book these people?
Is it worth them coming round a few months in advance?
Is it worth them coming round a few months in advance?
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Originally posted by Carrianne
Hi,
I have got a quote from Doree Bonner very professional. Not tried pickfords yet got a few people coming round from Britannia he seemed very clued up.
let you know how I get on.
Hi,
I have got a quote from Doree Bonner very professional. Not tried pickfords yet got a few people coming round from Britannia he seemed very clued up.
let you know how I get on.
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Originally posted by tinaj
How long does it take to book these people?
Is it worth them coming round a few months in advance?
How long does it take to book these people?
Is it worth them coming round a few months in advance?
Hi Tina
Yes its definitely worth it - especially as most people get at least 3 or 4 companies to quote and that takes time. It is 1 less thing you need to rush into doing once youve got your PR. Plus it makes you feel as if your getting organised. Once you speak to these guys it can help you decide what you should and shouldnt take. For example if your stuff adds up to just over a 20 foot container, then you can start think about selling the excess or even going for a 40 foot.
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MM,
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We have some ethnic wood carvings, some quite rough wood, will these be considered 'suspect'.
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We have some ethnic wood carvings, some quite rough wood, will these be considered 'suspect'.
Wouldn't want to part with them though
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Mash...
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The delivery company ,makes about A$1600. [about 400pd]out of the 3-4k you just paid to get your shipment sent over, with this we supply truck and driver to pick up your container from the port ,unload cont, into bond store [3men], custom and quarantine clear, [customs [quarantine now about $125 an hr} when its cleared we reload it. bring it to your house deliver ,unwrap shipping wrap ,unpack if necessary [3men] remove debris/cartons etc, dump at recyclers[another truck and driver,}as you can see chris this do,nt leave much to pay o/t rates for weekend work, you are right with one thing READ THE FINE PRINT, get the forwarder company rep to out line any little items that could cost you more money, ie quarantine charges , for cleaning, of tools lawn mowers etc,cars[about 150bucks now} golf clubs, if they find borers in any furniture, the whole container gets fumigated, [very exspensive] irradiation and heat treatment of any suspect wooden items [bark etc] cheaper to destroy them...............MM
The delivery company ,makes about A$1600. [about 400pd]out of the 3-4k you just paid to get your shipment sent over, with this we supply truck and driver to pick up your container from the port ,unload cont, into bond store [3men], custom and quarantine clear, [customs [quarantine now about $125 an hr} when its cleared we reload it. bring it to your house deliver ,unwrap shipping wrap ,unpack if necessary [3men] remove debris/cartons etc, dump at recyclers[another truck and driver,}as you can see chris this do,nt leave much to pay o/t rates for weekend work, you are right with one thing READ THE FINE PRINT, get the forwarder company rep to out line any little items that could cost you more money, ie quarantine charges , for cleaning, of tools lawn mowers etc,cars[about 150bucks now} golf clubs, if they find borers in any furniture, the whole container gets fumigated, [very exspensive] irradiation and heat treatment of any suspect wooden items [bark etc] cheaper to destroy them...............MM
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MM,
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We have some ethnic wood carvings, some quite rough wood, will these be considered 'suspect'.
Wouldn't want to part with them though
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we went with Pickfords who asked for $300 when our consignment arrived just incase customs wanted to open any boxes,which they didn't.This fee was never mentioned when we booked them.But then again they never mentioned that they would arrive two hrs late and have b'fast at Mac Donalds first, 'forget' to pack various items, do a shody job, damage items of sentimental value and have a totally unprofessional attitude to the job.I was warned by a colleague who used to own a removal company who were bought out by Pickfords, he only stayed with them a matter of weeks.Said their attitude was once they had the money- not our problem.
Yes, i know that these 'poor' companies dont make much from our business, afterall there isn't that many of us emmigrating is there? but you get what you pay for.Smaller companies have better attitudes, seem to care more and maybe need your hard earned cash more than the larger companies who promise high standards and dont deliver.Beware.
Yes, i know that these 'poor' companies dont make much from our business, afterall there isn't that many of us emmigrating is there? but you get what you pay for.Smaller companies have better attitudes, seem to care more and maybe need your hard earned cash more than the larger companies who promise high standards and dont deliver.Beware.
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Originally posted by Chris
we went with Pickfords who asked for $300 when our consignment arrived just incase customs wanted to open any boxes,which they didn't.This fee was never mentioned when we booked them.But then again they never mentioned that they would arrive two hrs late and have b'fast at Mac Donalds first, 'forget' to pack various items, do a shody job, damage items of sentimental value and have a totally unprofessional attitude to the job.I was warned by a colleague who used to own a removal company who were bought out by Pickfords, he only stayed with them a matter of weeks.Said their attitude was once they had the money- not our problem.
Yes, i know that these 'poor' companies dont make much from our business, afterall there isn't that many of us emmigrating is there? but you get what you pay for.Smaller companies have better attitudes, seem to care more and maybe need your hard earned cash more than the larger companies who promise high standards and dont deliver.Beware.
we went with Pickfords who asked for $300 when our consignment arrived just incase customs wanted to open any boxes,which they didn't.This fee was never mentioned when we booked them.But then again they never mentioned that they would arrive two hrs late and have b'fast at Mac Donalds first, 'forget' to pack various items, do a shody job, damage items of sentimental value and have a totally unprofessional attitude to the job.I was warned by a colleague who used to own a removal company who were bought out by Pickfords, he only stayed with them a matter of weeks.Said their attitude was once they had the money- not our problem.
Yes, i know that these 'poor' companies dont make much from our business, afterall there isn't that many of us emmigrating is there? but you get what you pay for.Smaller companies have better attitudes, seem to care more and maybe need your hard earned cash more than the larger companies who promise high standards and dont deliver.Beware.
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Round about how much does it cost for international removals to NZ?
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Round about how much does it cost for international removals to NZ?
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I posted befoe that I was torn between PSS and Bishops Move.
Very impressed this am to receive a letter from the australian agents for PSS advising the way they work and giving names and contact nos and e-mails. A map of the local area we are moving to and lots of hints with regard to customs and immigration.
This is excellent as I had not confirmed with any of the agents that I would use them I am definitely using PSS now very impressed with their attitude and care.
Very impressed this am to receive a letter from the australian agents for PSS advising the way they work and giving names and contact nos and e-mails. A map of the local area we are moving to and lots of hints with regard to customs and immigration.
This is excellent as I had not confirmed with any of the agents that I would use them I am definitely using PSS now very impressed with their attitude and care.
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This is excellent as I had not confirmed with any of the agents that I would use them I am definitely using PSS now very impressed with their attitude and care
So I just contacted PSS to get a quote, I like the sound of a company with the right attitude.
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I only need over wrapping and shipping as I have packed everything myself, only me to blame if anything gets damaged as I will not bother with insurance.
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