Shipping Your Furniture To Nova Scotia
Feb 8th 2005, 7:47 am
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Re: Shipping Your Furniture To Nova Scotia
Originally Posted by starman
Whats with the attack? 
I said in an earlier post how I understand why its done and then left it at that but you then came along with attitude. All I am saying is I have never heard of anyone buying containers before even when the american shipped 43x40ft containers to their new consulate here they never brought any of them. I just finished moving the brits into the consulate last month after the bombing and a lot of it was emptied into our warehouse.
Thats why I found it unusual, and was NOT having a pop at you.
I said in an earlier post how I understand why its done and then left it at that but you then came along with attitude. All I am saying is I have never heard of anyone buying containers before even when the american shipped 43x40ft containers to their new consulate here they never brought any of them. I just finished moving the brits into the consulate last month after the bombing and a lot of it was emptied into our warehouse. Thats why I found it unusual, and was NOT having a pop at you.
Maybe I shoud've written "because it's only £800......yeeehaaa!!" then you would have got the measure of this floosie blonde, lol!!
Feb 8th 2005, 4:37 pm
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Re: Shipping Your Furniture To Nova Scotia
No hard feelings then. will you be able to inspect the container before you buy it? You probably know this but just info for others thinking of doing this to know.
Container should be inspected from the outside for signs of dents and other damage. get inside the container and shut yourself in there and make sure you can not see any light coming through, if so dont take it has that the way for humidity to get through.
will you be able to inspect the container before you buy it? You probably know this but just info for others thinking of doing this to know.Container should be inspected from the outside for signs of dents and other damage. get inside the container and shut yourself in there and make sure you can not see any light coming through, if so dont take it has that the way for humidity to get through.
Feb 8th 2005, 8:22 pm
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Re: Shipping Your Furniture To Nova Scotia
Originally Posted by starman
No hard feelings then. will you be able to inspect the container before you buy it? You probably know this but just info for others thinking of doing this to know.
Container should be inspected from the outside for signs of dents and other damage. get inside the container and shut yourself in there and make sure you can not see any light coming through, if so dont take it has that the way for humidity to get through.
will you be able to inspect the container before you buy it? You probably know this but just info for others thinking of doing this to know.Container should be inspected from the outside for signs of dents and other damage. get inside the container and shut yourself in there and make sure you can not see any light coming through, if so dont take it has that the way for humidity to get through.
There are plenty of containers that have been retired from service for sea freight and are out of date. You can buy them cheaply (price going up tho) and use them as stores or temp garages so beware of cheaper alternatives.
Feb 9th 2005, 4:06 am
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Re: Shipping Your Furniture To Nova Scotia
Originally Posted by wellington
We have lots of furniture, personal effects and tools that we are bringing over with us. Anyone shipped a whole load over and if so how. I was thinking of buying a 20 foot ISO and re-selling it when we get there. Best price for a plated and tested ISO is £950 but no quotes on shipping it yet.
What are peoples experiences? Don't want to get rid of the antiques and we have been honest about what to bring and what to fling - coming over with 4 suitcases is not an option.
Thanks so much
What are peoples experiences? Don't want to get rid of the antiques and we have been honest about what to bring and what to fling - coming over with 4 suitcases is not an option.
Thanks so much
We have gained 3 quotes from Anglo Pacific, Robinsons and Whites. They quoted £4k, £4k and £3150 respectively. This is for a 20 ft container from Basingstoke, Hampshire to New Brunswick, via Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is for a full door to door service but does not include marine insurance.
We have a 4 bed detached house with an average amount of furniture.
Hope this is of some use?
Regards
Steve
Feb 14th 2005, 2:43 am
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Re: Shipping Your Furniture To Nova Scotia
Anyone got a price for just a 20' ISOcontainer being shipped ( Slough to Halifax and onward inland)? I can pack it all - I have been trained in export packing and have the relevant experience too.
