British Expats - Removals info

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Re: Removals info

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Originally Posted by troj (Post 6327392)

Hi all,

We've just had Chess, Int Movements and Pickfords out... they are climbing over each other for the business. Chess were the cheapest @ $7000 for sole use of a 20' container. Int Movements and Pickfords were a bit more expensive ($8500) but both said they would try to improve their quote in an effort to win the business...

$11,300 for sole use of a 40' container if we take the car...

All prices from Brisbane to Tilbury docks excluding insurance cover.

Wrigways are coming out on Tuesday to do an inspection, expecting much the same as the previous quotes though!

Roll on the house sale, first open house tomorrow... fingers crossed!!! (not expecting much of a turn-out though, judging by how quiet the market seems to be at the mo).

Oh, if we go for a 40' container groupage (25m3 of our stuff + our car + other peoples stuff) its a good price at $8600 but it takes longer to get to England as the container sits at the yard in Brissy until full - could be as much as 12 or 13 weeks instead or 8-10 if you have sole use...

Good luck with your moves everyone!!

Can anyone give me details of the company who let you pack yourselves? We are in Perth going back to Glasgow with 20 ft container.

THanks

Everyone here seems to be moving back from Australia.

Does anyone have costs for moving back from the west coast of Canada? I'm thinking about it and wondering ahead what I'd want to take or sell.

Bev

Re: Removals info

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Originally Posted by carolwilk34 (Post 6328849)

Can anyone give me details of the company who let you pack yourselves? We are in Perth going back to Glasgow with 20 ft container.

THanks

Hi just reading your thread, I live in Perth and a family near where I live used a cntainter and they packed themselves, the company supplied blankts etc. The family hd the containter about a week until they had packed it. The lady gave me this number and company name: UMA contact name John and phone numbers 9351 8822 / email [email protected]. The family said it was a lot cheaper (they had to find their own insurance) and the company were great...I will phone them myself for a quote when our home is sold.
Good luck

Re: Removals info

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Originally Posted by carolwilk34 (Post 6328849)

Can anyone give me details of the company who let you pack yourselves? We are in Perth going back to Glasgow with 20 ft container.

THanks

Hi,

Sorry, cannot help you with your actual question but, I have been told that if you pack yourself a couple of problems can arise. One is insurance, the 3-3.5% normally charged by shipping companies is based on your stuff being packed by a 'professional'(:confused: I use the term Professional loosly). Number two is, customs at destination port tend to be a bit more thorough with their searches when a self packed container arrives. (I'm not saying you're up to something, just simply means a few more delays in the delivery of your belongings :ohmy:).

Not sure how true any of this is - its just what I've been told! Might be worth asking the question??

Paul.