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Old Oct 4th 2022, 8:53 am
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Anyone got current recommendations/experience for shipping Brisbane to UK, and approx prices?
Movecube is not an option - I can pack boxes but due to arthritis I can't pack them into a Movecube, so I would need regular shippers.

Also I'm just about to investigate the TOR thing, so any advice on that is useful - including whether I sort it myself or do the shippers take care of it.

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I would just get a few quotes from a few of the big ones such as Chess. Don't take their insurance as it is a lot more expensive than getting separate.
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Here's how to fill in the TOR1 (the shippers can't do it for you):
https://expatchild.com/expatdirector...ence-tor-form/

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Old Oct 5th 2022, 10:39 am
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Originally Posted by verystormy
I would just get a few quotes from a few of the big ones such as Chess. Don't take their insurance as it is a lot more expensive than getting separate.
Yeah I've sent some enquiries, but in true Aussie style they are slow to reply or just don't bother. Its not a houseful, just a flat so their profit probably isn't big enough for them to be overly bothered! Hence hoping someone has used a company recently.......

Originally Posted by ianandhelena
Here's how to fill in the TOR1 (the shippers can't do it for you):
https://expatchild.com/expatdirector...ence-tor-form/
Thats great, thanks for the link
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Just a thought Polly. If using Movecube is much cheaper than a regular shipper, would it be worth just paying someone to pack the boxes into the movecube? Maybe a uni student or similar who would undoubtedly be pleased with a 'cashie'.

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Just a thought Polly. If using Movecube is much cheaper than a regular shipper, would it be worth just paying someone to pack the boxes into the movecube? Maybe a uni student or similar who would undoubtedly be pleased with a 'cashie'.
its worth a thought, thanks for the idea. Just trying to get my head round a move that was scheduled for a few years time but now has a 6 month timeline so I'm a bit like a headless chicken at present
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
its worth a thought, thanks for the idea. Just trying to get my head round a move that was scheduled for a few years time but now has a 6 month timeline so I'm a bit like a headless chicken at present
I'm really happy for you, you've waited a long time for this. You'll get it all done, then you'll be home and can exhale
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I'm really happy for you, you've waited a long time for this. You'll get it all done, then you'll be home and can exhale
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
its worth a thought, thanks for the idea. Just trying to get my head round a move that was scheduled for a few years time but now has a 6 month timeline so I'm a bit like a headless chicken at present
Hi, do you already know what to bring over with you daft question I know but a friend came over from NZ paid a small fortune for shipping and when she arrived realised just how much cheaper most things here in the UK compared to NZ and would if saved her a small fortune . If you need any help with price comparisons just let me know, but the main thing is to wish you well and it will be a bit of a mad time for you but this time next year it will be a distant memory
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
its worth a thought, thanks for the idea. Just trying to get my head round a move that was scheduled for a few years time but now has a 6 month timeline so I'm a bit like a headless chicken at present
I was going to suggest the same - maybe airtasker or similar?

Wow though - 6 months - hope all goes to plan, really pleased for you
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Hi, do you already know what to bring over with you daft question I know but a friend came over from NZ paid a small fortune for shipping and when she arrived realised just how much cheaper most things here in the UK compared to NZ and would if saved her a small fortune . If you need any help with price comparisons just let me know, but the main thing is to wish you well and it will be a bit of a mad time for you but this time next year it will be a distant memory
Yep, all sorted as to what is coming and what isn't - only a couple of items of furniture, mostly personal stuff like clothes, books, etc, and even a lot of those are being dumped! Bit of kitchen stuff, but all the white goods etc are being replaced in the UK. I've been enjoying online shopping in places like Currys 😊
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
Yep, all sorted as to what is coming and what isn't - only a couple of items of furniture, mostly personal stuff like clothes, books, etc, and even a lot of those are being dumped! Bit of kitchen stuff, but all the white goods etc are being replaced in the UK. I've been enjoying online shopping in places like Currys 😊
Have you given any thought as to what to do with your super? There can be some major tax considerations depending on what you do.
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Have you given any thought as to what to do with your super? There can be some major tax considerations depending on what you do.
Yeah I hit preservation age innJanuary so I can access enough to fund the move, then I can get the rest when I retire, which will be literallly just before I leave, so the whole lot (which isn't a fortune anyway) will be moved to the UK straight away. I'm in the UK at present,and talking to my UK bank next week about what to do with it once its here.
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