Shippers coming for a quote
#16
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
So far between 3.5k and 4.5k.....but we'll get another couple.
It will cost the same to get the dogs there...but hey, they're more valuable than my Ikea belongings. Literally haha.
We almost booked the flights today...but we're still humming and hawing over final destination.
It will cost the same to get the dogs there...but hey, they're more valuable than my Ikea belongings. Literally haha.
We almost booked the flights today...but we're still humming and hawing over final destination.
#17
AndyRuth
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
Ours range from just over 3k to nearly 4k , got a call off Crown earlier in the week , they were the most expensive at around 4.2k , told him this and how they compared to our other quotes , they subsequently sent a revised quote for just under 4k , still £600 dearer that our 3rd most expensive quote
Recorded Undercover Boss but have not had chance to view it yet , should be interesting when we do
Recorded Undercover Boss but have not had chance to view it yet , should be interesting when we do
#18
Re: Shippers coming for a quote
We went with Robinsons.....they were excellent and way cheaper then any of the other "big" names mentioned on here.... we paid 3.5k for a 40ft container in December and they were willing to match the insurance quote we got from Letton Percival (i think). They used Conrads at this end and i found them to be good but a bit slow to know what MAF inspection where up to re our container.
We used Ladyhaye for transporting our cats over and they were very helpful and always at the end of the phone to answer my questions. i think the Lady who runs it, Sharon, is on her under "Pet Shippers"
We used Ladyhaye for transporting our cats over and they were very helpful and always at the end of the phone to answer my questions. i think the Lady who runs it, Sharon, is on her under "Pet Shippers"
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
"Can we watch the container being sealed?"
Did not realise until reading a thread on here that some companies offer you to watch the container being sealed and give you the seal number. Makes perfect sense, once I realised this I went into a real flap as we had not witnessed this. After some emailing we did get our (allegedly) seal number but wish for peace of mind I had witnessed it.
I did find a questions list on another chat forum will see if I can find it again.
Dewb
Did not realise until reading a thread on here that some companies offer you to watch the container being sealed and give you the seal number. Makes perfect sense, once I realised this I went into a real flap as we had not witnessed this. After some emailing we did get our (allegedly) seal number but wish for peace of mind I had witnessed it.
I did find a questions list on another chat forum will see if I can find it again.
Dewb
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
We went with Robinsons.....they were excellent and way cheaper then any of the other "big" names mentioned on here.... we paid 3.5k for a 40ft container in December and they were willing to match the insurance quote we got from Letton Percival (i think). They used Conrads at this end and i found them to be good but a bit slow to know what MAF inspection where up to re our container.
We used Ladyhaye for transporting our cats over and they were very helpful and always at the end of the phone to answer my questions. i think the Lady who runs it, Sharon, is on her under "Pet Shippers"
We used Ladyhaye for transporting our cats over and they were very helpful and always at the end of the phone to answer my questions. i think the Lady who runs it, Sharon, is on her under "Pet Shippers"
Ladyhaye is the current favourite, but alos talking to Golden Arrow. We haven't decided yet whether to leave them for 2 weeks (ie have them boarded) or one of us stays behind and sends them on their way and then flies over for the happy reunion.
I'm guessing they come out the other totally minging! Not that they mind being minging - in fact they take it upon themselvess to find minging things to roll in.
#21
Re: Shippers coming for a quote
So far between 3.5k and 4.5k.....but we'll get another couple.
It will cost the same to get the dogs there...but hey, they're more valuable than my Ikea belongings. Literally haha.
We almost booked the flights today...but we're still humming and hawing over final destination.
It will cost the same to get the dogs there...but hey, they're more valuable than my Ikea belongings. Literally haha.
We almost booked the flights today...but we're still humming and hawing over final destination.
Ours quotes have come in fairly high, but with a very big variation. The cost of the first 40ft container ranges from £5100 to £6500 to hold household goods plus one car. However, there are a lot of delicate items so that will no doubt be pushing up the cost up a bit. The second 40ft container for just 2 cars range from £3300 to £3900. I'm now slowly getting over the shock.
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
Are your quotes for a 20ft or 40ft container?
Ours quotes have come in fairly high, but with a very big variation. The cost of the first 40ft container ranges from £5100 to £6500 to hold household goods plus one car. However, there are a lot of delicate items so that will no doubt be pushing up the cost up a bit. The second 40ft container for just 2 cars range from £3300 to £3900. I'm now slowly getting over the shock.
Ours quotes have come in fairly high, but with a very big variation. The cost of the first 40ft container ranges from £5100 to £6500 to hold household goods plus one car. However, there are a lot of delicate items so that will no doubt be pushing up the cost up a bit. The second 40ft container for just 2 cars range from £3300 to £3900. I'm now slowly getting over the shock.
We have integrated appliances and no kids (and I'll make sure Pointer doesn't take his clutter. When we moved into our house I opened a large box and it contained 1 teaspoon, 1 coathanger and 1 tie)
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
Hello all, just joined the forums today and enjoying reading peoples experiences so far.
Am loving Mrs Pointer's comment re box with not a lot in it - that is my husband all over, hence it will be me that does the packing and organising
As a point of interest - do most of you take all your white goods?
Vik
Am loving Mrs Pointer's comment re box with not a lot in it - that is my husband all over, hence it will be me that does the packing and organising
As a point of interest - do most of you take all your white goods?
Vik
#25
Re: Shippers coming for a quote
Hello all, just joined the forums today and enjoying reading peoples experiences so far.
Am loving Mrs Pointer's comment re box with not a lot in it - that is my husband all over, hence it will be me that does the packing and organising
As a point of interest - do most of you take all your white goods?
Vik
Am loving Mrs Pointer's comment re box with not a lot in it - that is my husband all over, hence it will be me that does the packing and organising
As a point of interest - do most of you take all your white goods?
Vik
We have got integrated appliances so will not be able to take them
From what I hear on here it is wise to take the white goods with you. The electrical supply and plumbing fittings are the same so they should be good to go! (apart from the electrical plugs being different!)
#26
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Cheers for that Dave, plug changes I am good at so no worries there. Husband (also a Dave) was thinking of selling everything here and buying over there, but when you weigh it all up shipping stuff thats in good condition is far more financially viable - last thing I want to have to do is start shopping for a house full of stuff, would rather just shop for decent NZ wine LOL
Vik
Vik
#27
AndyRuth
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Cambridge , NZ
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Re: Shippers coming for a quote
We have just had a courtesy phone call from Pickfords ( not far off our cheapest quote already ) and we were told that removal rates are lower in the British winter and they offered to renegotuate their quote , we are hoping to move between October and December , thats Crown and Pickfords already adjusting their figures , must be a cut throat business out there !!
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Oh my lord Andy, you come near my home town! I was born and bred up the road in Audlem
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#29
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Cheers for that Dave, plug changes I am good at so no worries there. Husband (also a Dave) was thinking of selling everything here and buying over there, but when you weigh it all up shipping stuff thats in good condition is far more financially viable - last thing I want to have to do is start shopping for a house full of stuff, would rather just shop for decent NZ wine LOL
Vik
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I'm with you on the wine also
#30
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We had a quote from Pickfords for a 20ft container £3,300. Anglo come and quote on 3 September and another agent on 22nd September. Then we haggle. Got to consider insurance and MAF fees too and NZ tax implications. If the removal firm offers insurance why is extra insurance from, say, Letton Percival needed too ? Pickfords have said the 20ft container will be outside our house for 3 days whilst they pack. Anyone else been told that ? We have a 3 bed household's full of stuff but no kids, no pets and no cars to take.