Shipping agents from Western Australia
Jul 15th 2004, 11:37 pm
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Shipping agents from Western Australia
Can anyone recommend any shipping agents from Perth. We have had a quote for a 20ft container (including 2 motorbikes, crates etc) for $7000. Seems steep to me!
By the way, have had two guys quote so far and they both said they would love to go back to England, that it is expensive here but they can just not afford to go back. They said they have moved loads of people back recently that have just had enough!
By the way, have had two guys quote so far and they both said they would love to go back to England, that it is expensive here but they can just not afford to go back. They said they have moved loads of people back recently that have just had enough!
Jul 16th 2004, 1:15 am
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Sorry cant help you with OZ I am in NZ and when I called Crown last week to get a quote the said they are at their busiest time ever with peeps going back to UK. NZ is crippling us financially - worst move ever. Crown are worldwide maybe they can help you or recommend someone www.crown.com. we got price for sole use for just over $6NZK.
When are you planning to go home and how long have you been out here?
When are you planning to go home and how long have you been out here?
Jul 16th 2004, 1:42 am
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Melaniee
Have you tried Wridgways? They are based in Kewdale / Welshpool. We are planning to use them when we return, I think Janeyray used them?
We used John Mason (UK to Perth) and Wridgways were the partner company delivering to us in Perth, they were very helpful and efficient.
It's interesting what the shipping companies are saying about people returning to the UK!! Good luck.
Have you tried Wridgways? They are based in Kewdale / Welshpool. We are planning to use them when we return, I think Janeyray used them?
We used John Mason (UK to Perth) and Wridgways were the partner company delivering to us in Perth, they were very helpful and efficient.
It's interesting what the shipping companies are saying about people returning to the UK!! Good luck.
Jul 16th 2004, 3:54 am
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Thanks Kath,
Wridgways coming round for a quote on Monday so shall let you know. We moved with Robinsons UK side and Grace here-people, do not go near either!
Scottish-Thanks for your message. Have PM'd you-do not even want to think about the financial side of things or I will cry!!
Wridgways coming round for a quote on Monday so shall let you know. We moved with Robinsons UK side and Grace here-people, do not go near either!
Scottish-Thanks for your message. Have PM'd you-do not even want to think about the financial side of things or I will cry!!
Originally posted by Kath
Melaniee
Have you tried Wridgways? They are based in Kewdale / Welshpool. We are planning to use them when we return, I think Janeyray used them?
We used John Mason (UK to Perth) and Wridgways were the partner company delivering to us in Perth, they were very helpful and efficient.
It's interesting what the shipping companies are saying about people returning to the UK!! Good luck.
Melaniee
Have you tried Wridgways? They are based in Kewdale / Welshpool. We are planning to use them when we return, I think Janeyray used them?
We used John Mason (UK to Perth) and Wridgways were the partner company delivering to us in Perth, they were very helpful and efficient.
It's interesting what the shipping companies are saying about people returning to the UK!! Good luck.
Jul 17th 2004, 3:47 pm
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Originally posted by melaniee
Thanks Kath,
Wridgways coming round for a quote on Monday so shall let you know. We moved with Robinsons UK side and Grace here-people, do not go near either!
Scottish-Thanks for your message. Have PM'd you-do not even want to think about the financial side of things or I will cry!!
Thanks Kath,
Wridgways coming round for a quote on Monday so shall let you know. We moved with Robinsons UK side and Grace here-people, do not go near either!
Scottish-Thanks for your message. Have PM'd you-do not even want to think about the financial side of things or I will cry!!
Dont use Wridgeways !!!! They were the partner company for the movers we used coming from germany and in our experience they were crap. Really bad service, slow to reply to queries, and everything was somebody elses fault.
Jul 18th 2004, 9:37 am
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HI Melaniee
we used Kent http://www.kentmoving.com/ and they were brilliant. We had a nightmare on the way over so I really grilled the removal firms when we returned. Kent used John Mason in the UK
I paid approx $6200 for sole use of a 20ft container from Melbourne to UK. It was about two thirds full. This was last Xmas
Good luck...have you got any dates for coming back yet?
(edited cos I put the wrong url in!)
we used Kent http://www.kentmoving.com/ and they were brilliant. We had a nightmare on the way over so I really grilled the removal firms when we returned. Kent used John Mason in the UK
I paid approx $6200 for sole use of a 20ft container from Melbourne to UK. It was about two thirds full. This was last Xmas
Good luck...have you got any dates for coming back yet?
(edited cos I put the wrong url in!)
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Jul 19th 2004, 2:13 am
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Thanks everyone-looks like it is either kent or wridgways then!-may end up going with whoever is cheaper as this whole moving back thing (!) is costing us a lot more than we thought! I am sure neither could be worse than Grace or Robinsons!!
Originally posted by HiddenPaw
HI Melaniee
we used Kent http://www.kentmoving.com/ and they were brilliant. We had a nightmare on the way over so I really grilled the removal firms when we returned. Kent used John Mason in the UK
I paid approx $6200 for sole use of a 20ft container from Melbourne to UK. It was about two thirds full. This was last Xmas
Good luck...have you got any dates for coming back yet?
(edited cos I put the wrong url in!)
HI Melaniee
we used Kent http://www.kentmoving.com/ and they were brilliant. We had a nightmare on the way over so I really grilled the removal firms when we returned. Kent used John Mason in the UK
I paid approx $6200 for sole use of a 20ft container from Melbourne to UK. It was about two thirds full. This was last Xmas
Good luck...have you got any dates for coming back yet?
(edited cos I put the wrong url in!)
Jul 20th 2004, 12:06 am
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Hi HP,
Did that price include insurance too?-booked flights!!!! Leave here 5th September, Bangkok for 2 nights and arrive back early hours of 8th September-yipppee!!!
Thanks!
M.
Did that price include insurance too?-booked flights!!!! Leave here 5th September, Bangkok for 2 nights and arrive back early hours of 8th September-yipppee!!!
Thanks!
M.
Originally posted by HiddenPaw
HI Melaniee
we used Kent http://www.kentmoving.com/ and they were brilliant. We had a nightmare on the way over so I really grilled the removal firms when we returned. Kent used John Mason in the UK
I paid approx $6200 for sole use of a 20ft container from Melbourne to UK. It was about two thirds full. This was last Xmas
Good luck...have you got any dates for coming back yet?
(edited cos I put the wrong url in!)
HI Melaniee
we used Kent http://www.kentmoving.com/ and they were brilliant. We had a nightmare on the way over so I really grilled the removal firms when we returned. Kent used John Mason in the UK
I paid approx $6200 for sole use of a 20ft container from Melbourne to UK. It was about two thirds full. This was last Xmas
Good luck...have you got any dates for coming back yet?
(edited cos I put the wrong url in!)
Jul 20th 2004, 10:16 am
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Originally posted by melaniee
Hi HP,
Did that price include insurance too?
Hi HP,
Did that price include insurance too?
Sept 5 - you might get back in time for the start of the UK summer !!
Jul 20th 2004, 10:30 am
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Dam it-still better than $7500 from chess!!
Originally posted by HiddenPaw
I wish!!! No, that price was just door to door shipping/packing, etc
Sept 5 - you might get back in time for the start of the UK summer !!
I wish!!! No, that price was just door to door shipping/packing, etc
Sept 5 - you might get back in time for the start of the UK summer !!
Jul 20th 2004, 8:13 pm
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Hi melaniee,
what did you think was so bad about grace? would appreciate your answers.
what did you think was so bad about grace? would appreciate your answers.
Jul 20th 2004, 11:42 pm
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Are you using them or are you a spy for them!?
Originally posted by steandleigh
Hi melaniee,
what did you think was so bad about grace? would appreciate your answers.
Hi melaniee,
what did you think was so bad about grace? would appreciate your answers.
Jul 21st 2004, 5:28 am
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Originally posted by Mercedes
Melaniee Don't know much about this bunch but may be worth having a look at
http://www.voovit.com/
Melaniee Don't know much about this bunch but may be worth having a look at
http://www.voovit.com/
Actually since I've read the bumf it probably won't be in this instance, sorry. But may be helpful to someone else.
Jul 21st 2004, 12:31 pm
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Thanks Mercedes,
Any help or ideas are all gratefully received.
Any help or ideas are all gratefully received.
Originally posted by Mercedes
Actually since I've read the bumf it probably won't be in this instance, sorry. But may be helpful to someone else.
Actually since I've read the bumf it probably won't be in this instance, sorry. But may be helpful to someone else.