Shipping Quote
Jul 14th 2006, 1:13 am
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Shipping Quote
We had Pickfords come out the other week to give us a quote.
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
Jul 14th 2006, 4:45 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We had Pickfords come out the other week to give us a quote.
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
They quoted based on what you told them and you should have been pretty certain what you were bringing - they haven't given you an estimate - they have given you a quote. If their surveyor is crap that's their problem Our surveyor was crap and we had more than he'd said we'd need, but they just took what we wanted and didn't charge any more.
And yes - you are worrying too much Ange - time you were over here and chilling out!!
Jul 14th 2006, 6:39 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Your stuff might be mingled in with ours as we are only taking a part container
Jul 14th 2006, 6:57 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We had Pickfords come out the other week to give us a quote.
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
We ended up using less space than quoted. When we went through the house getting ready for the packers, we threw/gave away/sold so much stuff. Either we decided not to take it, it wouldnt get used, or we cant wait for it to arrive so buy it when we get there.
Last edited by Anastasia Beaverhausen; Jul 14th 2006 at 6:59 am.
Jul 14th 2006, 10:09 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by 232Bar
It won't be mingled - they are in the same container but crated up seperately.
Originally Posted by 232Bar
They quoted based on what you told them and you should have been pretty certain what you were bringing - they haven't given you an estimate - they have given you a quote. If their surveyor is crap that's their problem Our surveyor was crap and we had more than he'd said we'd need, but they just took what we wanted and didn't charge any more.
Originally Posted by 232Bar
And yes - you are worrying too much Ange - time you were over here and chilling out!!
Jul 14th 2006, 10:24 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We had Pickfords come out the other week to give us a quote.
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
Whilst at the house, the man said we would need approx 610 cubic feet, and the actual quote said no more than 615 cubic feet.
I asked him what would happen if we had more to take when the time came, and he said he would be able to just add it on. He said that it was only a part container we needed, and that the measuremetns had to be accurate as we were sharing, and other people's things would be in amongst ours, and possibly piled on top.
I am concerned about the space issue, as he went round and I told him what we were taking, but didn't know what he actually wrote down. I realised also, when he had gone, that I may have forgotten to tell him about a few things we were taking.
I have 2 concerns:
1. That we go over our limit
2. The fact our stuff is mingled in with other people's
Should we go with someone else, or am I worrying too much
It is worth getting the firms to quote you for the 615ft and the full container so you can see the difference and then decide.
For me I was willing to pay the difference (using PSS) approx £2950 v £3300 and just go for the full container.
In the end I took apart my flat pack bookcases and had sold my dining table and chairs etc so I had plenty of spare room, however I had originally planned to ship the bookcases without taking them apart until i realised that may make it hard to get them into an apartment at the other end.
hope that helps
Alex
Jul 14th 2006, 10:26 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Hi
Yes we have just had Crown Relocation round and we were in the same mind as yourself but i just keep phoning them up and changing thing's around. :scared:
we are having the same with our buyers solicitors. i'm gland we are not on our own with this one
Storming
Yes we have just had Crown Relocation round and we were in the same mind as yourself but i just keep phoning them up and changing thing's around. :scared:
we are having the same with our buyers solicitors. i'm gland we are not on our own with this one
Storming
Jul 14th 2006, 10:35 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Alex Hall
Once you get to around 700 cuft you might want to consider just paying the extra and having a full container to yourself, that way you can add as much as you like near the end (up to the full container amount off course).
It is worth getting the firms to quote you for the 615ft and the full container so you can see the difference and then decide.
For me I was willing to pay the difference (using PSS) approx £2950 v £3300 and just go for the full container.
In the end I took apart my flat pack bookcases and had sold my dining table and chairs etc so I had plenty of spare room, however I had originally planned to ship the bookcases without taking them apart until i realised that may make it hard to get them into an apartment at the other end.
hope that helps
Alex
It is worth getting the firms to quote you for the 615ft and the full container so you can see the difference and then decide.
For me I was willing to pay the difference (using PSS) approx £2950 v £3300 and just go for the full container.
In the end I took apart my flat pack bookcases and had sold my dining table and chairs etc so I had plenty of spare room, however I had originally planned to ship the bookcases without taking them apart until i realised that may make it hard to get them into an apartment at the other end.
hope that helps
Alex
Don't think we would have anywhere near enough stuff for a 20ft container, as we have sold quite a bit of stuff.
Thanks
Jul 14th 2006, 10:37 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by storming
Hi
Yes we have just had Crown Relocation round and we were in the same mind as yourself but i just keep phoning them up and changing thing's around. :scared:
we are having the same with our buyers solicitors. i'm gland we are not on our own with this one
Storming
Yes we have just had Crown Relocation round and we were in the same mind as yourself but i just keep phoning them up and changing thing's around. :scared:
we are having the same with our buyers solicitors. i'm gland we are not on our own with this one
Storming
Jul 14th 2006, 10:54 am
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
It's annoying isn't it. We just want to be away
The shipping comany is coming on 31 of july so our fingers are crossed.
good luck with yours hope it all goes well
Storming
Jul 14th 2006, 3:16 pm
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Re: Shipping Quote
Hi
We have just had 2 companies out this week, Anglo Pacific & Crown one of them said we have approx 800 cubic feet(or whatever they are) the other one did not mention anything and we should receive both their quotes within the next few days. We may still ring Pickfords as well. I will let you know when I get them what the prices are.
Karin & Peter
We have just had 2 companies out this week, Anglo Pacific & Crown one of them said we have approx 800 cubic feet(or whatever they are) the other one did not mention anything and we should receive both their quotes within the next few days. We may still ring Pickfords as well. I will let you know when I get them what the prices are.
Karin & Peter
Jul 14th 2006, 3:18 pm
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Re: Shipping Quote
Forgot to mention we're just over the river to you in North Shields!
Where abouts in Perth are you hoping to settle?
Karin & peter
Where abouts in Perth are you hoping to settle?
Karin & peter
Jul 14th 2006, 4:53 pm
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Alex Hall
Once you get to around 700 cuft you might want to consider just paying the extra and having a full container to yourself, that way you can add as much as you like near the end (up to the full container amount off course).
It is worth getting the firms to quote you for the 615ft and the full container so you can see the difference and then decide.
For me I was willing to pay the difference (using PSS) approx £2950 v £3300 and just go for the full container.
In the end I took apart my flat pack bookcases and had sold my dining table and chairs etc so I had plenty of spare room, however I had originally planned to ship the bookcases without taking them apart until i realised that may make it hard to get them into an apartment at the other end.
hope that helps
Alex
It is worth getting the firms to quote you for the 615ft and the full container so you can see the difference and then decide.
For me I was willing to pay the difference (using PSS) approx £2950 v £3300 and just go for the full container.
In the end I took apart my flat pack bookcases and had sold my dining table and chairs etc so I had plenty of spare room, however I had originally planned to ship the bookcases without taking them apart until i realised that may make it hard to get them into an apartment at the other end.
hope that helps
Alex
We had loads of quotes done..and they all said that we would need 700 cubic feet......we went ahead and booked sole use of a 20 ft reefer container (which apparently accomodates 800 cubic feet)...when they turned up last week and started to pack they said..'looks like you are going to need a full 20ft!' (1000 cubic feet)
and suggested that we will have to pay the extra!I think it all depends upon how well the boxes etc are packed....as I don't think we really have that much stuff!
I can't wait to check out how full the boxes actually are when it arrives in Aug! I had planned to keep a close eye on them whilst packing, but my daughter was poorly so had to leave them to it!
Oh well!
Good Luck!
Jul 14th 2006, 9:22 pm
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
We have half a container. When the packers came they loaded all the boxes into huge wooden crates. We used 2 of these crates and they will be loaded straight into the containers, so no other peoples shipments will be added. The crates had my consignment number on too.
We ended up using less space than quoted. When we went through the house getting ready for the packers, we threw/gave away/sold so much stuff. Either we decided not to take it, it wouldnt get used, or we cant wait for it to arrive so buy it when we get there.
We ended up using less space than quoted. When we went through the house getting ready for the packers, we threw/gave away/sold so much stuff. Either we decided not to take it, it wouldnt get used, or we cant wait for it to arrive so buy it when we get there.
Jul 14th 2006, 9:24 pm
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Re: Shipping Quote
Originally Posted by Peter & Karin
Forgot to mention we're just over the river to you in North Shields!
Where abouts in Perth are you hoping to settle?
Karin & peter
Where abouts in Perth are you hoping to settle?
Karin & peter