Perth NOR

We may be going home, (don’t want to go into reasons at the moment)

We need some budget costs to return to the U.K.

Shipping container 20’, taking dog back and any cost you may occur to get us home.


Thank You

TraceyW

Hi

Tina Baker is using Kent's Removals and they've quoted $5k for an 18/20 ft container I think.

Then obviously you've got the flight costs on top.

She's taking animals back too so she will help you in that dept.

There is a vets in Leederville that will do the rabies jabs. I will sort out the number if you want it.

All the best to you xx

northernbird

Hope all is OK, wishing you the best with your plans.

mandtooz

just had quote for doing doggy DIY, from brissie tho, but may give u rough idea, golden retriever doggy, large cage, $1800 to heathrow, $700 extras, dogtainers $3700 (not inc pickup tho) they were cheapest, all others around $4300

goodluckxxxxxxxx

Tina Baker

Hi there, just to say its not an easy decision to make........We all have had rather alot of sleepless nights wondering whats the best thing to do! I am returning next month (fingers crossed!) and still have my moments of doubt - they don't last very long though and are getting less and less!
It might help to make a list of pros and cons? This is what we did and ended up with about 3-4 things on the "stay in Oz" side and a few pages on the "return" side! Its horses for courses and being here isn't for everyone.......If you do return there is no shame because you have given it a go, much better than just sitting around wondering "what if" for the rest of your days!
If it helps here are the quotes we got for the container (all based on 16 square mts);
Allied Pickfords = $4944
Wridgeways = $4854
Crown = $4-5000 (wouldn't be more specific)
Chess = $5308
Kent = $5190
As you can see theres not much in it, we have decided to use Kent because of their professionalism and also because, I was told by the guy who came out that the people who pack everything up for you aren't allowed to do international shipping until they have been with the company for at least 5 years. I kind of feel abit more secure about that.. I really didn't want some teenager chucking my stuff about!!
As for animals we are using Dogtainers they quoted $3258 for 2 cats and a dog this includes 6 days board but excludes containers as we have our own......I really hope that this helps.
If you are around for our next whinge-fest please feel free to join us!

Tina Baker

Sorry - just thought of something else I wanted to say!!! If the dog hasn't got his rabies shots he will have to wait 6 months to fly with the pet passport scheme (unless you quarantine him the other end) . This has to be done by a government approved vet ......I used Dog Swamp Veterinary hospital for ours ( 9444 6800) and they were very helpful.

Jessie James

Wow, those quotes have made me feel a lot better. For some reason I thought we'd be looking at more like $10k. Presumably that's before insurance? Do you have any idea how much that might add? Thanks

mandtooz

insurance through removals is around 3% i think, some more!! try letton percival

http://www.lettonpercival.co.uk/commercial.html

now i cant quite remember if it was 1% or 1.5% anyway cheaper, and i havnt heard any bad things about them

goodluck

Tina Baker

Yeah thats right - the shipping companies charge 3% but we are going through Letton Percival and its 1.5% (in pounds but still cheaper)

mandtooz

yep, i just emailed them, prompted me to do some work!! lol

Jessie James

Thanks for that. Is it fairly easy to arrange insurance through them and do you know whether it is something they do regularly?

Just wondering if there is any down-side to this arrangement - saving half the cost of insurance sounds great but just wondered if anyone has had any problems either arranging or making a claim?

I'm presuming they aren't involved in the shipping but insure your stuff being shipped by whichever shipping company you use?

Thanks

hotpinksugar

I just want to say before you go into the huge expense of returning to the UK
that we know so many couples that have left Oz and returned to the UK ...only to miss Oz and return again for life.

I wish you the very best which ever decision you make and good luck!

Jessie James

Thanks for the concern but i think we'll cope!

mandtooz

hiya

yes iv heard of them lots, and if you do search under thier name you will find loads threads about them, and as i said not heard a bad word about them, seem to pay up if they are needed. i used them for coming out and will use them for coming back... i emailed them last night and the have emailed me all the paperwork needed by return. they are an insurance company i think, they get loads of work through BE.

mand

Jessie James

Excellent! Thanks for the tip