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Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2004, 6:45 am
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By Sazzle

I think you were had! We insured everything...

I think you were had!

We insured everything for all conceivable losses.. including scratchng etc.

All for 1.5%, not for an extra 1.5%

Something seems to have gone wrong with your insurance...
Forum: Australia
Jul 6th 2004, 6:53 am
Replies: 67
Views: 3,697
Posted By Sazzle

Not so. Both my parents emmigrated...

Not so.

Both my parents emmigrated permanently, both emmigrated when they were young, and died at a ripe old age,

But both always referred to the UK as "home"!!

That does not mean that they...
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2004, 9:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 573
Posted By Sazzle

The basic rule is as stated above.. dont touch. ...

The basic rule is as stated above.. dont touch. The guidance is to protect you. As are the other "rules".. never ever behind closed doors, etc etc

You will find them out as the course...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 27th 2004, 4:58 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By Sazzle

he "great" advantages of NZ over many other...

he "great" advantages of NZ over many other places is that you can actually choose your climate, vistas etc.. It has them all, from fjiords, icy mountains deserts etc.. all there.

Some ppl are...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2004, 3:06 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,890
Posted By Sazzle

Would it not be easier/cheaper to sell it here...

Would it not be easier/cheaper to sell it here and buy new out there?
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 27th 2004, 2:59 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By Sazzle

I sincerely hope that your respondents arent...

I sincerely hope that your respondents arent serious in thinking your question was daft.

I think it is perfectly reasonable, and is the kind of thing this site is about.

Please do not take...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2004, 2:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 423
Posted By Sazzle

Customs Clearance forms

We are packing as we speak.

Do we need to itemise all of the contents of each box?

or merely a vague description.

In other words what should we put down on "our" list.

We havent yet been...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2004, 7:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By Sazzle

It is the same in NZ> I beleive it is mainly...

It is the same in NZ>

I beleive it is mainly to protect people from sharks if you want to sell it on.

If you just intend to use it, then it doesnt matter...

IF you are taking it in to sell...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2004, 7:55 am
Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By Sazzle

From what I have seen, many insurers wont cover...

From what I have seen, many insurers wont cover jewelery in a container...
Dont know why, dont care. After all, it is their choice.

But that then brings up the "take it on the plane" idea... . ...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2004, 6:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By Sazzle

Shame about the dates. We will be ensconsed...

Shame about the dates.

We will be ensconsed in the Bay of Plenty the week before then.
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2004, 6:06 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,947
Posted By Sazzle

We are taking our dog to NZ. She is costing...

We are taking our dog to NZ.

She is costing 2300 through Golden Arrow.

About 30% more thru Airpets. Also, Golden Arrow give you a kit for all the Vet bits, with dates and instructions.. its...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2004, 5:54 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 7,498
Posted By Sazzle

I would have thought fridges of that style were...

I would have thought fridges of that style were cheaper to uy there already?
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2004, 6:27 am
Replies: 7
Views: 468
Posted By Sazzle

Thanks everyone:) YEp, we would be covered...

Thanks everyone:)

YEp, we would be covered by the NZ health system. no problemos.

But what was our main worry was some caring soul stealing our bag at, say, the airport.

The contents of our...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2004, 7:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 468
Posted By Sazzle

Medical/travel insurance for that final journey.

My understanding is that normal travel insurance is a problem for us migrants. I want us to be insured for travel, baggage and medical issues for the journey to NZ and for say the first 24 hours...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2004, 5:43 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,138
Posted By Sazzle

erm.. have we all forgotten that it can take...

erm..
have we all forgotten that it can take months to exchange/complete.

So, accept, dont panic.
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2004, 10:31 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Sazzle

True, there is no charge from Commonwealth. ...

True, there is no charge from Commonwealth.

But you dont get the best exchange rate either...

That is where the cost is.

Compare the two, HIFX and Commonwealth and then make up your mind.
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2004, 10:15 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Sazzle

It doesnt "cost" in that they say to you this...

It doesnt "cost" in that they say to you this will cost you x ammount.

It costs in that you get several percentage points less than you can score elswhere.

Its like those "free" deals in...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2004, 10:06 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,091
Posted By Sazzle

"Well it seems that I'm not alone in my opinion...

"Well it seems that I'm not alone in my opinion about International Driving Permits. For example,
this web site claims: "An International Driving Permit from the AA in the UK is valid for 12...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2004, 5:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By Sazzle

According to many posters in the past, they tend...

According to many posters in the past, they tend to turn a blind eye..

I think if you came in with a dozen of many items, obviously for resale they would cost you....

It also depends on whether...
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2004, 1:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By Sazzle

We have noticed a similar effect. And cyber...

We have noticed a similar effect.

And cyber cafes that look like something nasty is or should be growing on the walls.. but thats an international problem i think
is life:)
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2004, 10:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By Sazzle

Yeah, well I have been with them for 20 years.. ...

Yeah, well I have been with them for 20 years..
and they tell me my credit score isnt high enough.. because of the income issue...

as I said, *ankers

Darn, I sure wish I could remember what...
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2004, 10:04 am
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Sazzle

I recall reading somewhere that they are illegal...

I recall reading somewhere that they are illegal there, but I could be wrong.
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2004, 9:49 am
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By Sazzle

Natwest.. a pathetic excuse..

Went to get a "Tailored loan" from Natwest.

It was supposed to be to bridge between leaving here and selling the house, so was devoid of how much I earnt. This was understood by the bank...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2004, 8:59 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Sazzle

Why would you want to transfer with...

Why would you want to transfer with Commonwealth.. it will cost you a couple of percent.

We are transfering some with commonwealth so that our bank account is set up when we arrive, but the bulk...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2004, 6:23 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,012
Posted By Sazzle

Ease of use: they seem to be about the same.....

Ease of use: they seem to be about the same.. put your money in as pounds, draw it as dollars:)

Cost: banks "charge" a few percent.. whatever they try to tell you, they skim off the top.

Many...
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