Hi Guys

This probably been posted already,but I cant seem to find the answers that I require.

I have just received confirmatiom of my VISA approval and have agreed a price with a shipper,as to save a few quid I will be packing this myself,this is where my I'm a bit confused.Is it better to pack clothing in plastic containers or do I use cardboard boxes?

Any help is greatly appreciated.


Thanks in advance.

Nev

We're also self-packing and we're going to be packing all material items (clothes, towels, sheets, etc.) into vaccuum storage bags. It saves a ton of space and will keep everything fresh and free from moisture, mildew, bugs, etc. So far, I've re-used the same bags we used from a previous move but I also just ordered another 20 of them on eBay for £30 (incl. shipping).

In our case, everything is being packed into sturdy plastic crates (with interlocking lids) instead of cardboard boxes. If you are going to use cardboard boxes, I'd recommend adding a layer of cardboard on top inside each box, so that there would be no damage to the contents if customs use anything sharp to break into the boxes. Failing that, go with boxes that have lids.

- CDM

Good question
We are also going to be self packing.
Any ideas where to buy packing gear from(tape/wrap/boxes/brand new sofa packing?) and ,how much will be needed(no piece of string jokes please

jase

I've shopped around quite a bit on the internet & eBay for the best prices for all the thngs I've bought (crates, bubblewrap, corregated cardboard wrap, shrinkwrp rolls, brown tape, vacuum bags, removal blankets, etc.). Just Google what you're looking for and look at all the web-sites in turn until you find the cheapest. I'll try to dig out where I bought things and summarise here shortly.

How much you need depends on how much you are packing and the method you are going to be using. It really is a question of how long is a piece of string - no joke ;-)

- CDM

Just in case you dont know how long a piece of string is!!

Its twice the length from the middle to the end.

Hope this helps.

BALLOON:curse:

LOL!!

just wondering... as you are self packing... who are you using as insurers?

hiya,
we did whole container ourselves, what a nightmare! do you know a bout costs aus end?? we had to pay again when it arrived and port fees cost same as getting company to do it and less stress packing and unpacking,but to answer your question we used cardboard boxes except for last minute duvets etc went into clear plastic bags but as the contents get handled for inspections aus end they were all broken and ripped so 100% cardboard boxes, good luck with it all any more info just message me
cheers dom

also buy moisture sachets you can buy big ones you hang in container about £30 put them in boxes only small 1gram ones and acouple of hanging ones and youl be fine.in the uk we used wilsons insurance for marine transit insurance about £245 for 20 ft container

I'd agree with using the silica gel sachets for moisture protection. I just paid £31.00 for a box of 100 of the 25g sized packets (including shipping and VAT). I'm planning on putting a single packet in each box and also with each matresse, sofa, etc.

I hadn't considered hanging the large ones inside the container itself but that certainly sounds like a very good idea. I've just checked and the 600g packets can be had for around £5 on eBay.

- CDM

Hi Guys

Quick question my partner has lots of ornate and church type candles,can I bring them in to OZ,if so any packing ideas.

Thanks in advance

Nev

Can you enlighten me as what costs you incured.

Nev

Hi Nevsy

I am using a company to ship my wordly goods. I have been advised not to take candles for two reasons:

Beewax is a possible issue for AQIS (quarantine people) (although my candles are all parafin wax)

The climatic changes the container will go through on its journey could well cause your candles to melt into a big mess. I guess that would depend a bit on how they were packed though.

I have decided not to take mine.

Carolyn

thanks