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May 22nd 2003, 4:36 pm
#16
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Originally posted by MaggieLou
hi, I know it may seem a daft question, but just how much can you get in a 20-ft container? ie is that approx 2 bed terraced/3 bed semi/4 bed detatched etc.
are you able to gicve me an idea?
hi, I know it may seem a daft question, but just how much can you get in a 20-ft container? ie is that approx 2 bed terraced/3 bed semi/4 bed detatched etc.
are you able to gicve me an idea?
We have been quoted a 20 ft container with room to spare.
May 22nd 2003, 4:37 pm
#17
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Originally posted by MaggieLou
hi, I know it may seem a daft question, but just how much can you get in a 20-ft container? ie is that approx 2 bed terraced/3 bed semi/4 bed detatched etc.
are you able to gicve me an idea?
hi, I know it may seem a daft question, but just how much can you get in a 20-ft container? ie is that approx 2 bed terraced/3 bed semi/4 bed detatched etc.
are you able to gicve me an idea?
Hi,
I'm not sure how much you can get in a 20ft container, but my Hubby assures me we can get our stuff in!!! But, we arent taking everything(just the following to give you an idea!)
3 pc suite
2 beds/& 1 cot
dining table & 6 chairs
3 pc of Gym equipment
3 bikes
some woodworking tools (incl. band saw ,lathe, bench!!)
few boxes of ornaments/books etc
computer!!!
And basically that is it give or take a bit!!!
We already have a furnished house out in Florida so dont need to take everything!
Hope that helps
Sue
May 22nd 2003, 8:28 pm
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Originally posted by MaggieLou
hi, I know it may seem a daft question, but just how much can you get in a 20-ft container? ie is that approx 2 bed terraced/3 bed semi/4 bed detatched etc.
are you able to gicve me an idea?
hi, I know it may seem a daft question, but just how much can you get in a 20-ft container? ie is that approx 2 bed terraced/3 bed semi/4 bed detatched etc.
are you able to gicve me an idea?
May 22nd 2003, 9:10 pm
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20 ft container tight
2 x double beds
2 x single beds
table and 8 chairs
two settees
coffee table glass with under tables
two double wardrobes
2 x ottomans
2 x chairs
3 tv 3 videos 2 complete computer
sideboard
2 dressers
corner cupboard
swivel stool
3 bedside cabinets
1 desk with side drawers
1 folding 6 ft table
fridge freezer, fridge x 2 vacuum cleaners x 2
wash m/c tumble dryer ironing board and 2 irons
microwave 200 hardback books 150 paperbacks
40 videos and various photo albums
loads of ornaments
14 dozen various crystal and glasses
usual kitchenware plus dinner/tea service for 12 with all toureens etc. all bedding, towels, linen box 4 x underbed pine boxes, equivalent of 5 washing machines of colin's tools etc.
exercise machine 2 x step ladders all cutlery and cooking implements. various vases. 5ft pottery jar pedestal fan
usual kitchen electric bits and bobs 4 cases of clothes
2 bikes
all 6 companies quoted tight 20 ft container.
2 x double beds
2 x single beds
table and 8 chairs
two settees
coffee table glass with under tables
two double wardrobes
2 x ottomans
2 x chairs
3 tv 3 videos 2 complete computer
sideboard
2 dressers
corner cupboard
swivel stool
3 bedside cabinets
1 desk with side drawers
1 folding 6 ft table
fridge freezer, fridge x 2 vacuum cleaners x 2
wash m/c tumble dryer ironing board and 2 irons
microwave 200 hardback books 150 paperbacks
40 videos and various photo albums
loads of ornaments
14 dozen various crystal and glasses
usual kitchenware plus dinner/tea service for 12 with all toureens etc. all bedding, towels, linen box 4 x underbed pine boxes, equivalent of 5 washing machines of colin's tools etc.
exercise machine 2 x step ladders all cutlery and cooking implements. various vases. 5ft pottery jar pedestal fan
usual kitchen electric bits and bobs 4 cases of clothes
2 bikes
all 6 companies quoted tight 20 ft container.
May 22nd 2003, 9:24 pm
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Nearly reaching decision...John Masons favorite and in delicate negotiation.
One said 40' others said tight 20' but piano has to stay behind.............
Mash...
One said 40' others said tight 20' but piano has to stay behind.............
Mash...
Originally posted by yafm
20 ft container tight
2 x double beds
2 x single beds
table and 8 chairs
two settees
coffee table glass with under tables
two double wardrobes
2 x ottomans
2 x chairs
3 tv 3 videos 2 complete computer
sideboard
2 dressers
corner cupboard
swivel stool
3 bedside cabinets
1 desk with side drawers
1 folding 6 ft table
fridge freezer, fridge x 2 vacuum cleaners x 2
wash m/c tumble dryer ironing board and 2 irons
microwave 200 hardback books 150 paperbacks
40 videos and various photo albums
loads of ornaments
14 dozen various crystal and glasses
usual kitchenware plus dinner/tea service for 12 with all toureens etc. all bedding, towels, linen box 4 x underbed pine boxes, equivalent of 5 washing machines of colin's tools etc.
exercise machine 2 x step ladders all cutlery and cooking implements. various vases. 5ft pottery jar pedestal fan
usual kitchen electric bits and bobs 4 cases of clothes
2 bikes
all 6 companies quoted tight 20 ft container.
20 ft container tight
2 x double beds
2 x single beds
table and 8 chairs
two settees
coffee table glass with under tables
two double wardrobes
2 x ottomans
2 x chairs
3 tv 3 videos 2 complete computer
sideboard
2 dressers
corner cupboard
swivel stool
3 bedside cabinets
1 desk with side drawers
1 folding 6 ft table
fridge freezer, fridge x 2 vacuum cleaners x 2
wash m/c tumble dryer ironing board and 2 irons
microwave 200 hardback books 150 paperbacks
40 videos and various photo albums
loads of ornaments
14 dozen various crystal and glasses
usual kitchenware plus dinner/tea service for 12 with all toureens etc. all bedding, towels, linen box 4 x underbed pine boxes, equivalent of 5 washing machines of colin's tools etc.
exercise machine 2 x step ladders all cutlery and cooking implements. various vases. 5ft pottery jar pedestal fan
usual kitchen electric bits and bobs 4 cases of clothes
2 bikes
all 6 companies quoted tight 20 ft container.
May 23rd 2003, 6:56 am
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Mash
Masons were the eonly one who in their letter advised they would be willing to match a lower quote. Try also getting permit to use one of the other companies' insurance which are better and cheaper Keep us posted
Masons were the eonly one who in their letter advised they would be willing to match a lower quote. Try also getting permit to use one of the other companies' insurance which are better and cheaper Keep us posted
May 23rd 2003, 8:53 am
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Originally posted by yafm
20 ft container tight
2 x double beds
2 x single beds
table and 8 chairs
two settees
coffee table glass with under tables
two double wardrobes
2 x ottomans
2 x chairs
3 tv 3 videos 2 complete computer
sideboard
2 dressers
corner cupboard
swivel stool
3 bedside cabinets
1 desk with side drawers
1 folding 6 ft table
fridge freezer, fridge x 2 vacuum cleaners x 2
wash m/c tumble dryer ironing board and 2 irons
microwave 200 hardback books 150 paperbacks
40 videos and various photo albums
loads of ornaments
14 dozen various crystal and glasses
usual kitchenware plus dinner/tea service for 12 with all toureens etc. all bedding, towels, linen box 4 x underbed pine boxes, equivalent of 5 washing machines of colin's tools etc.
exercise machine 2 x step ladders all cutlery and cooking implements. various vases. 5ft pottery jar pedestal fan
usual kitchen electric bits and bobs 4 cases of clothes
2 bikes
all 6 companies quoted tight 20 ft container.
20 ft container tight
2 x double beds
2 x single beds
table and 8 chairs
two settees
coffee table glass with under tables
two double wardrobes
2 x ottomans
2 x chairs
3 tv 3 videos 2 complete computer
sideboard
2 dressers
corner cupboard
swivel stool
3 bedside cabinets
1 desk with side drawers
1 folding 6 ft table
fridge freezer, fridge x 2 vacuum cleaners x 2
wash m/c tumble dryer ironing board and 2 irons
microwave 200 hardback books 150 paperbacks
40 videos and various photo albums
loads of ornaments
14 dozen various crystal and glasses
usual kitchenware plus dinner/tea service for 12 with all toureens etc. all bedding, towels, linen box 4 x underbed pine boxes, equivalent of 5 washing machines of colin's tools etc.
exercise machine 2 x step ladders all cutlery and cooking implements. various vases. 5ft pottery jar pedestal fan
usual kitchen electric bits and bobs 4 cases of clothes
2 bikes
all 6 companies quoted tight 20 ft container.
May 23rd 2003, 9:52 am
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We have been advised not to take our wardrobes as a lot of the properties have walk in robes in oz.Idont want to sell them as i wont get back what i paid for them!as anyone had the same advice......
May 23rd 2003, 10:03 am
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Originally posted by tia
We have been advised not to take our wardrobes as a lot of the properties have walk in robes in oz.Idont want to sell them as i wont get back what i paid for them!as anyone had the same advice......
We have been advised not to take our wardrobes as a lot of the properties have walk in robes in oz.Idont want to sell them as i wont get back what i paid for them!as anyone had the same advice......
May 23rd 2003, 10:13 am
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Originally posted by mr mover
did they bomb {pack the double robes or send them m/t} did you m/t the bags from the vacuum cleaners , was the micro-wave plate packed ? did they put dry tea bags in the fridge freezers{this acts as a dessicant}who,s handling your shipment this side of the pond?bikes nice and clean ? good luck.............MM
did they bomb {pack the double robes or send them m/t} did you m/t the bags from the vacuum cleaners , was the micro-wave plate packed ? did they put dry tea bags in the fridge freezers{this acts as a dessicant}who,s handling your shipment this side of the pond?bikes nice and clean ? good luck.............MM
am plannning to stuff the wardrobes with duvets etc. drwers with linen microwave plate will be separated (as I have a spare also) the ta bags sound good I was hoping they would put silica gell bags in but in case they don't in the space left after I have packed the fridges withempty tupperware etc. I shall put tea bags thanks Bikes will be claned and sprayed with jeyes fluid I am (I think as this time) going with PSS with are handled in NSW by Kent Removals (they also contacted me and sendt me lotsof info and a map.)
May 23rd 2003, 10:13 am
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My sister whos in perth said the same she said i would have a problem selling them out there or ill end up dumping them....Ho well someones gonna av a bargain then!there solid wood and it took me years to get em..and some one will expect em for next to nothing.....
May 23rd 2003, 10:16 am
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Originally posted by yafm
am plannning to stuff the wardrobes with duvets etc. drwers with linen microwave plate will be separated (as I have a spare also) the ta bags sound good I was hoping they would put silica gell bags in but in case they don't in the space left after I have packed the fridges withempty tupperware etc. I shall put tea bags thanks Bikes will be claned and sprayed with jeyes fluid I am (I think as this time) going with PSS with are handled in NSW by Kent Removals (they also contacted me and sendt me lotsof info and a map.)
am plannning to stuff the wardrobes with duvets etc. drwers with linen microwave plate will be separated (as I have a spare also) the ta bags sound good I was hoping they would put silica gell bags in but in case they don't in the space left after I have packed the fridges withempty tupperware etc. I shall put tea bags thanks Bikes will be claned and sprayed with jeyes fluid I am (I think as this time) going with PSS with are handled in NSW by Kent Removals (they also contacted me and sendt me lotsof info and a map.)
I've seen them on QVC shooping channel, HTH
May 23rd 2003, 2:40 pm
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Originally posted by GetMeOutOfHere
There are special plastic bags you can get for things like duvets, where you can attach an air-dryer i believe to such the air out which results in them shrinking down to nothing.
I've seen them on QVC shooping channel, HTH
There are special plastic bags you can get for things like duvets, where you can attach an air-dryer i believe to such the air out which results in them shrinking down to nothing.
I've seen them on QVC shooping channel, HTH
Alternatively, you can put them in a bin liner and stick your vacuum nozzle attachment through the bunched end and suck out the air, tie tightly and voila! A bit like blowing up a balloon but in reverse and it saves buying those expensive "special" bags.
I have to start getting quotes soon but I hate having to have everyone come round to quote and poking through my stuff.
Cheers
Wannabe Wallaby
May 23rd 2003, 3:45 pm
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Alternatively, you can put them in a bin liner and stick your vacuum nozzle attachment through the bunched end and suck out the air, tie tightly and voila! A bit like blowing up a balloon but in reverse and it saves buying those expensive "special" bags.
UPDATE: Duvet in bin bag, duvet out of bin bag, duvet back in bin bag, scrunch top, grab hoover, not plugged in, duvet out of bin bag, duvet back in bin bag, scrunched, hoover inserted, air sucked out, nothing to tie bag with. Duvet out of bin bag.
Duvet back in bin bag, scrunched, hoover, suck, sealed. pleased with myself dumped bag on floor bin bag splits. Decided to burn duvet and try with pillow.
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May 23rd 2003, 8:59 pm
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Surely tea bags constitute food or plant matter in which case we can't bring it in...
or am I being thick?
Mash
or am I being thick?
Mash
Originally posted by yafm
am plannning to stuff the wardrobes with duvets etc. drwers with linen microwave plate will be separated (as I have a spare also) the ta bags sound good I was hoping they would put silica gell bags in but in case they don't in the space left after I have packed the fridges withempty tupperware etc. I shall put tea bags thanks Bikes will be claned and sprayed with jeyes fluid I am (I think as this time) going with PSS with are handled in NSW by Kent Removals (they also contacted me and sendt me lotsof info and a map.)
am plannning to stuff the wardrobes with duvets etc. drwers with linen microwave plate will be separated (as I have a spare also) the ta bags sound good I was hoping they would put silica gell bags in but in case they don't in the space left after I have packed the fridges withempty tupperware etc. I shall put tea bags thanks Bikes will be claned and sprayed with jeyes fluid I am (I think as this time) going with PSS with are handled in NSW by Kent Removals (they also contacted me and sendt me lotsof info and a map.)