shipping boxes, not containers
 

Anybody on here shipped boxes to Canada, instead of half or whole containers full?

If we ever get the chace to move, we would only want to take sentimental stuff (photos, books...), but nothing else. We have a house over there already, which we have managed to furnish over the last few years, so we would be getting rid of everything over here.

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I will only be taking photos and other bits and pieces etc when I go, haven't done any research into companies/methods/prices yet but will be looking into it at some stage. In the meantime I'll be interested to hear if anyone can give us any pointers into their findings & experiences. :)

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try oakbridge int. at haverhill suffolk.
we sent 2 pallets to w/peg.

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We are using "excess baggage". they were recommended on here and we have found them to be really good so far.

Good luck!
Rachel

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Looks good, thanks very much Rachel! :D

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Have you had quotes? be interested to know costs as we also are in same position as above.

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I think I'll get some quotes closer to the time. Thanks for the info. :)

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If you go on the excess baggage website, and choose ship rather than fly, it gives you a list of the costs per box to all different countries.

We are paying (I think) £175 for the first 35kg box, then £50 for each additional box. They give you the boxes and the packing materials for free, you just tell them what you want.

Hope that helps
Rachel

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Thanks Rachel I'll do that. Seems to be a few of us from 'up north' going this year. Good luck

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We used with Allied Pickfords, took just boxes of personal stuff, no furniture.

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We had 7 boxes (less than a cubic meter of space!) come over. We used White and Co. and found them and their Canadian counterpart to be fab.
Can't remember what the cost was, but it can't have been too much. They pack it all for you and would've unpacked it this end, but I wanted to do that.

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I think White and co are in Lancaster which is not too far from here....might give them a bell....thanks

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hey, i'm using www.sevenseasworldwide.com should be shipping the stuff off next week, service has been good so far, they text you the day before with a one hour delivery slot and same for pickup. provide boxes and packaging, bubble wrap, markers etc. will let you know how they fair up on the other side!

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Good luck with the move, and yes, let us know please how it went. :)

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Hello,

I have seen a company based in Stockport (south manchester) where you can choose the level of shipping you want. those are for examples
with our wihtout furnitures, customs, handpackking, etc.

I can't remember the name (I'm writting from work) but once back home, i will put the name on this thread.

Have a good day

Stefke