cra1gm

anyone recommend a good company, obviously cheap, pick up from bristol to brisbane

Pollyana

Depends how much stuff you've got, but I'm looking at about 6 boxes on that route soon, getting a quote from Seven Seas.

cra1gm

2 x 2 seater sofas, fridge freezer, about 6 boxes

Pollyana

You'd be part container then; get some quotes from the big movers - do a search on here and theres a mountain of info on people like John Mason's, Pickfords, Doree Bonner and many others, along with loads of reviews. If it was just a box we could've done a deal, but with the furniture as well you're better looking for your own quote

CathnPaul

I have heard you need to have the gas removed for a fridge freezer to be shipped, if you find out how much that costs, would you mind letting us know??? we had originally said we were taking it, then said sounds too much messing and leaving it.

mark213

Only if its an old one... new ones or ones that dont use CFC dont need to be compressed.

I spoke to a fridge man when mine was being serviced about taking it and he said a fridgefreezer bought in the UK is only rated for the uk climate in terms of insulation and compressor power. It would die within 6 months in Oz. You need to make sure its Oz rated to cope with the heat. I'd leave it here for the volume it takes up shipping it get a new one down under.

onepearlyb

We got an excellent quote from White and Co ( which I've used three times before ) For around 70 boxes, professional packing of about 4 larger items and lpakaging of oads of pictures and mirrors - £2395. Which includes picking up from here in the Isle of Man and drop off to address in Oz. Best quote yet!!!!
*pearly*

windog

http://www.shipit.co.uk/

We are from Yeovil, and whilst looking I came across this one, obviously we have not used them yet, but thier rates seemed pretty good, and all loads are palleted, and shrink wrapped

Sonny & Lynne

Me Too!
Links to providers are fine but where do i begin,I don't know even where to begin! we leave in 12 weeks HELP PLEASE!

Pollyana

If you mean in regard to shipping, you look at the links, phone some of the companies and tell them you're emigrating. If you search on here there are loads of threads about each comany.
If you mean in general, have a look at this thread

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345774

It has some To Do lists in it which may help!

bluenico

Give me a shout for any requirements on Sea Freight/Shipping, only too happy to help.

Kind Regards