Shipping Companies
Jun 10th 2003, 9:50 pm
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Shipping Companies
Hi all
Having read a previous thread on the bad job done by Avalon, we were wondering if anybody could recommend a decent shipping company. We were thinking of Pickfords; does anybody have any experience with them.
Thanks
Garry and Sandie
Having read a previous thread on the bad job done by Avalon, we were wondering if anybody could recommend a decent shipping company. We were thinking of Pickfords; does anybody have any experience with them.
Thanks
Garry and Sandie
Jun 10th 2003, 10:15 pm
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Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Jun 10th 2003, 11:00 pm
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Originally posted by Bella
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Jun 10th 2003, 11:03 pm
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Originally posted by Bella
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Think you mean PSS, we used them UK - NZ very good.
Paula
Jun 11th 2003, 12:23 am
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We are using Pickfords, not the cheapest but household name use there own people and not contractors plus have offices in Australia so you are not dealing with contract companies if anything should go wrong. Take a look at www.movingdownunder.co.uk/files/shipping.php for other shipping company websites.
Jun 11th 2003, 1:02 am
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Originally posted by Bella
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Jun 11th 2003, 5:47 am
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Originally posted by Bella
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
Haven't used Pickford's myself but know someone who did who rated them very highly.
Have heard good things about PPS & Bishop's Move too on this web site.
I used a consultancy firm IRC Ltd, 01452 714932, recommended by our agent,who do the work for you in terms of sending an assessor round to check the stuff you want to ship then recommending several firms who will have sent them a quote and a business profile. You can then choose the firm you like best for whatever reason.
IRC have been very helpful and remain involved even when you've made your choice. I have chosen GB Liners, initial contact has been fine but job not done yet so can't tell you end result!
Can't do any harm to give them a call.
MM
Jun 11th 2003, 8:35 am
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Re: Shipping Companies
Originally posted by chefissac
Hi all
Having read a previous thread on the bad job done by Avalon, we were wondering if anybody could recommend a decent shipping company. We were thinking of Pickfords; does anybody have any experience with them.
Thanks
Garry and Sandie
Hi all
Having read a previous thread on the bad job done by Avalon, we were wondering if anybody could recommend a decent shipping company. We were thinking of Pickfords; does anybody have any experience with them.
Thanks
Garry and Sandie
Try Anglo Pacific or 1st contact / Execess baggage international. They both have web sites. We have just booked with 1st contact. We dont have a great deal of stuff but 250 sq ft was just over £1000 and only 2.5% insurance cost.
Make sure you get at least three quotes so that you can compare. Some companies may under quote the sq ft ammount which means you can get a shock when they actually pack it and it comes to a lot more than they first said!! Check how much they are charging per sq ft and the insurance percentage. Try searching on this site as i and many others have asked questions about this before.
Good Luck
Pete
