borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Jul 17th 2007 | 9:48 pm
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borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
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our shipping quotes are in:
Brittania- quoted for either 20ft or 40ft- said we would have to get rid of 200 cubic foot, quite a lot , to get into 20ft
whites- said we needed 40ft as had too much to get in 20ft. their 40ft was quite competitive
Anglo pacific (the one I liked best as they ship to montreal rather than vancouver, and they load in a container only at our house of 3 hrs, as parking is quite tricky and I prefer the container loading option to the load lorry and move stuff again), said we should just get in to a 20ft, we are bang on, but label a couple of items optional in case they don't fit in.
So , what do we do? Has anyone else been border line and fitted or not fitted?
I am concerned we go anglo pacific and quite a lot won't fit in. Now we do have a couple of optional items but they are not huge - but am still abit nervous.
gryphea
our shipping quotes are in:
Brittania- quoted for either 20ft or 40ft- said we would have to get rid of 200 cubic foot, quite a lot , to get into 20ft
whites- said we needed 40ft as had too much to get in 20ft. their 40ft was quite competitive
Anglo pacific (the one I liked best as they ship to montreal rather than vancouver, and they load in a container only at our house of 3 hrs, as parking is quite tricky and I prefer the container loading option to the load lorry and move stuff again), said we should just get in to a 20ft, we are bang on, but label a couple of items optional in case they don't fit in.
So , what do we do? Has anyone else been border line and fitted or not fitted?
I am concerned we go anglo pacific and quite a lot won't fit in. Now we do have a couple of optional items but they are not huge - but am still abit nervous.
gryphea
Jul 17th 2007 | 9:56 pm
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Hi Gryph
We were told that we had about 300 cubic feet over a twenty foot container by a couple of the companies that quoted and were also told by one of the companies to try and reduce it by that to get it into a 20foot container. We decided not to do that in the end because they had said that a 20foot container held about 1000 cubic feet, so they were basically saying that we needed to "lose" almost a third of a container's worth of stuff and we did not want to do that.
We went for the 40foot one and although our stuff was packed into big cartons on the removal lorry as it was going into storage for a month, it filled all the cartons on the huge lorry on both days. So I think we definitely needed the 40 foot one.
I would be very hesitant to risk it if they say you are right on the borderline unless you are not too bothered about leaving some things behind.
Good luck!!
Lisa
We were told that we had about 300 cubic feet over a twenty foot container by a couple of the companies that quoted and were also told by one of the companies to try and reduce it by that to get it into a 20foot container. We decided not to do that in the end because they had said that a 20foot container held about 1000 cubic feet, so they were basically saying that we needed to "lose" almost a third of a container's worth of stuff and we did not want to do that.
We went for the 40foot one and although our stuff was packed into big cartons on the removal lorry as it was going into storage for a month, it filled all the cartons on the huge lorry on both days. So I think we definitely needed the 40 foot one.
I would be very hesitant to risk it if they say you are right on the borderline unless you are not too bothered about leaving some things behind.
Good luck!!
Lisa
Jul 17th 2007 | 10:08 pm
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Hi huns
Were quoted that we had approximately 1200sq ft by GB - some good sorting out and being ruthless and I am sure that I have got rid of about 400 sq ft
god help me when Phil knows hahahaha
Gaynor
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Were quoted that we had approximately 1200sq ft by GB - some good sorting out and being ruthless and I am sure that I have got rid of about 400 sq ft
god help me when Phil knows hahahahaGaynor
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Jul 17th 2007 | 10:17 pm
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Hi Gryph
We were told that we had about 300 cubic feet over a twenty foot container by a couple of the companies that quoted and were also told by one of the companies to try and reduce it by that to get it into a 20foot container. We decided not to do that in the end because they had said that a 20foot container held about 1000 cubic feet, so they were basically saying that we needed to "lose" almost a third of a container's worth of stuff and we did not want to do that.
We went for the 40foot one and although our stuff was packed into big cartons on the removal lorry as it was going into storage for a month, it filled all the cartons on the huge lorry on both days. So I think we definitely needed the 40 foot one.
I would be very hesitant to risk it if they say you are right on the borderline unless you are not too bothered about leaving some things behind.
Good luck!!
Lisa
We were told that we had about 300 cubic feet over a twenty foot container by a couple of the companies that quoted and were also told by one of the companies to try and reduce it by that to get it into a 20foot container. We decided not to do that in the end because they had said that a 20foot container held about 1000 cubic feet, so they were basically saying that we needed to "lose" almost a third of a container's worth of stuff and we did not want to do that.
We went for the 40foot one and although our stuff was packed into big cartons on the removal lorry as it was going into storage for a month, it filled all the cartons on the huge lorry on both days. So I think we definitely needed the 40 foot one.
I would be very hesitant to risk it if they say you are right on the borderline unless you are not too bothered about leaving some things behind.
Good luck!!
Lisa
We were told my Brittania we were 200 cubic foot over (after taking optional items out)- equivalent to they said two sofas and a double bed. At which point we said - we'll have a 40ft- too much to get rid of. We have declutterd massively already to get our house ready for sale.
Whites-said definately over.
Anglo pacific said bang on including all our optionals. and I thought they said a contaner was 1200 cubic feet.
Still not sure what to do- we could not take one double bed as its just IKEA
Oh dear!
Jul 17th 2007 | 10:19 pm
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Not sure we can be more ruthless!! We have alot of some types of furniture - thats' the problem. eg. A kitchen table + 6 chairs AND a dining table +10 chairs!
Jul 17th 2007 | 10:32 pm
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
A 20' container is 1140 cubic feet - and we were told we were 200 cu/ft over so decided it wasn't worth £1000 more to bring a few bits.
But... here's some thoughts:
1. Check the "schedule of effects" each company sent you. We noticed MASSIVE differences between what the companies noted in each room.
2. Look at your stuff and work out what is the stuff that absolutely needs to go. Then make a list of "optional" stuff - stuff that you would like to bring but for the sake of £1000 (or whatever it is) you'd rather replace.
3. If anything is knackered and not of massive sentimental value - leave it.
4. Go through everything and be brutal. If you haven't used it in a year you don't need it.
5. Flatpack. If your furniture can be taken apart - then do. They quote on your furniture as they see it (aside from beds) but you can save a lot of space by flatpacking.
6. Have a car boot sale. Put the money aside to pay for the things you've had to leave behind.
We've been able to get down more than the 200 cu/ft we were told to use so are filling the extra space with wine!!!!
Hope that helps!
But... here's some thoughts:
1. Check the "schedule of effects" each company sent you. We noticed MASSIVE differences between what the companies noted in each room.
2. Look at your stuff and work out what is the stuff that absolutely needs to go. Then make a list of "optional" stuff - stuff that you would like to bring but for the sake of £1000 (or whatever it is) you'd rather replace.
3. If anything is knackered and not of massive sentimental value - leave it.
4. Go through everything and be brutal. If you haven't used it in a year you don't need it.
5. Flatpack. If your furniture can be taken apart - then do. They quote on your furniture as they see it (aside from beds) but you can save a lot of space by flatpacking.
6. Have a car boot sale. Put the money aside to pay for the things you've had to leave behind.
We've been able to get down more than the 200 cu/ft we were told to use so are filling the extra space with wine!!!!
Hope that helps!
Jul 17th 2007 | 10:44 pm
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A 20' container is 1140 cubic feet - and we were told we were 200 cu/ft over so decided it wasn't worth £1000 more to bring a few bits.
But... here's some thoughts:
1. Check the "schedule of effects" each company sent you. We noticed MASSIVE differences between what the companies noted in each room.
We wrote a checklist before they came- so we know all the furniture is the same- the difference may be in the container size they work to (to give them a margin of error) AND the additonal boxes of stuff. It is difficult for us to 'see' the additional boxes of stuff. Some companies have been more specific than others.
2. Look at your stuff and work out what is the stuff that absolutely needs to go. Then make a list of "optional" stuff - stuff that you would like to bring but for the sake of £1000 (or whatever it is) you'd rather replace.
All optional stuff lies in the clothes/books/toys field.
3. If anything is knackered and not of massive sentimental value - leave it.
this doesn't really cover things in our house! But maybe we can be more ruthless.
4. Go through everything and be brutal. If you haven't used it in a year you don't need it.
We have sort of done this already!!!
5. Flatpack. If your furniture can be taken apart - then do. They quote on your furniture as they see it (aside from beds) but you can save a lot of space by flatpacking.
Yup- we could flat pack one wardrobe and he did explain this to us.
6. Have a car boot sale. Put the money aside to pay for the things you've had to leave behind.
We could get rid of lots of books I guess..........
We've been able to get down more than the 200 cu/ft we were told to use so are filling the extra space with wine!!!!
Seem to have bought some skis (which could go on plane)
Hope that helps!
But... here's some thoughts:
1. Check the "schedule of effects" each company sent you. We noticed MASSIVE differences between what the companies noted in each room.
We wrote a checklist before they came- so we know all the furniture is the same- the difference may be in the container size they work to (to give them a margin of error) AND the additonal boxes of stuff. It is difficult for us to 'see' the additional boxes of stuff. Some companies have been more specific than others.
2. Look at your stuff and work out what is the stuff that absolutely needs to go. Then make a list of "optional" stuff - stuff that you would like to bring but for the sake of £1000 (or whatever it is) you'd rather replace.
All optional stuff lies in the clothes/books/toys field.
3. If anything is knackered and not of massive sentimental value - leave it.
this doesn't really cover things in our house! But maybe we can be more ruthless.
4. Go through everything and be brutal. If you haven't used it in a year you don't need it.
We have sort of done this already!!!
5. Flatpack. If your furniture can be taken apart - then do. They quote on your furniture as they see it (aside from beds) but you can save a lot of space by flatpacking.
Yup- we could flat pack one wardrobe and he did explain this to us.
6. Have a car boot sale. Put the money aside to pay for the things you've had to leave behind.
We could get rid of lots of books I guess..........
We've been able to get down more than the 200 cu/ft we were told to use so are filling the extra space with wine!!!!
Seem to have bought some skis (which could go on plane)
Hope that helps!
Jul 17th 2007 | 10:45 pm
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
A 20' container is 1140 cubic feet - and we were told we were 200 cu/ft over so decided it wasn't worth £1000 more to bring a few bits.
But... here's some thoughts:
1. Check the "schedule of effects" each company sent you. We noticed MASSIVE differences between what the companies noted in each room.
2. Look at your stuff and work out what is the stuff that absolutely needs to go. Then make a list of "optional" stuff - stuff that you would like to bring but for the sake of £1000 (or whatever it is) you'd rather replace.
3. If anything is knackered and not of massive sentimental value - leave it.
4. Go through everything and be brutal. If you haven't used it in a year you don't need it.
5. Flatpack. If your furniture can be taken apart - then do. They quote on your furniture as they see it (aside from beds) but you can save a lot of space by flatpacking.
6. Have a car boot sale. Put the money aside to pay for the things you've had to leave behind.
We've been able to get down more than the 200 cu/ft we were told to use so are filling the extra space with wine!!!!
Hope that helps!
But... here's some thoughts:
1. Check the "schedule of effects" each company sent you. We noticed MASSIVE differences between what the companies noted in each room.
2. Look at your stuff and work out what is the stuff that absolutely needs to go. Then make a list of "optional" stuff - stuff that you would like to bring but for the sake of £1000 (or whatever it is) you'd rather replace.
3. If anything is knackered and not of massive sentimental value - leave it.
4. Go through everything and be brutal. If you haven't used it in a year you don't need it.
5. Flatpack. If your furniture can be taken apart - then do. They quote on your furniture as they see it (aside from beds) but you can save a lot of space by flatpacking.
6. Have a car boot sale. Put the money aside to pay for the things you've had to leave behind.
We've been able to get down more than the 200 cu/ft we were told to use so are filling the extra space with wine!!!!
Hope that helps!
Jul 18th 2007 | 12:48 am
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Hi
Our quote from Fox, which came today didn't come with a schedule of items and therefore no quote for the capacity of stuff we have so we haven't a clue where we are!
They've quoted for a 40 footer and not exceeding 1400 f2 so I guess this means a shared container if a 20 footer is approx 1200 f2? This isn't specified either.
Who else shall we try? Anyone moved to NS and got a fabulous quote from anyone?
Our quote from Fox, which came today didn't come with a schedule of items and therefore no quote for the capacity of stuff we have so we haven't a clue where we are!
They've quoted for a 40 footer and not exceeding 1400 f2 so I guess this means a shared container if a 20 footer is approx 1200 f2? This isn't specified either.
Who else shall we try? Anyone moved to NS and got a fabulous quote from anyone?
Jul 18th 2007 | 12:53 am
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Hi
Our quote from Fox, which came today didn't come with a schedule of items and therefore no quote for the capacity of stuff we have so we haven't a clue where we are!
They've quoted for a 40 footer and not exceeding 1400 f2 so I guess this means a shared container if a 20 footer is approx 1200 f2? This isn't specified either.
Who else shall we try? Anyone moved to NS and got a fabulous quote from anyone?
Our quote from Fox, which came today didn't come with a schedule of items and therefore no quote for the capacity of stuff we have so we haven't a clue where we are!
They've quoted for a 40 footer and not exceeding 1400 f2 so I guess this means a shared container if a 20 footer is approx 1200 f2? This isn't specified either.
Who else shall we try? Anyone moved to NS and got a fabulous quote from anyone?
I think it would still be sole use container- they are just limiting what you put in it, ie they are not prepared to pack a load of your firends stuff etc in it for free.
SOme companies seem to work to 1000cubic feet for a 20ft. This could be to give them a margin or error.
Whites were cheap for a 40fter. But some people on here have had hassle with their insurance/liability
Gryph
Jul 18th 2007 | 12:55 am
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Just out of interest, what did they charge for the 40 footer?
Jul 18th 2007 | 1:01 am
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
Thanks
So I guess just under £4.5k isn't too bad to NS from Lancs and if I can negotiate we may have a deal...
Lets' get the Sri Lankan haggling head on Aunt Sally!
So I guess just under £4.5k isn't too bad to NS from Lancs and if I can negotiate we may have a deal...
Lets' get the Sri Lankan haggling head on Aunt Sally!
Jul 18th 2007 | 1:03 am
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That sounds really good. two of our 3 quotes asked who we were going to and asked us to come back for counter-offer before we rejected their quotes - so its worth the haggle
Jul 18th 2007 | 3:46 am
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Re: borderline 20ft/40ft- any experience
We paid £5300 from Swindon to NS, plus insurance for a 40ft container. Never accept their first quote, haggle the price down and if you wish to pay by credit card (to gain air miles, clubcard points etc...) then ask them to waive the fee...it worked for us.
