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Forum: USA
Apr 26th 2015, 11:35 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Any US programs like homes under the hammer or similar house restoration/renovati

Thank you everyone! Goodluck rjps hope it does, do share if you find out the prices go up at all.

I'm in Massachusetts. Was hoping to find some programs about updating old Victorian homes. Not...
Forum: USA
Apr 25th 2015, 11:16 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By TransnationalElite

Any US programs like homes under the hammer or similar house restoration/renovation?

Just wondering if there were any US programs similar to the ones in the UK eg. Homes under the hammer, Grand Designs, Location, Location, Location or other home renovation programs that weren't...
Forum: USA
Oct 15th 2014, 12:45 am
Replies: 80
Views: 4,946
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Used vs new car

Would there be any price advantage in buying from New Hampshire as opposed to buying in Massachusetts? Either old or new? Would be living in MA.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 4th 2014, 9:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By TransnationalElite

Applying for an EAD online

Hi folks,

Has anyone ever applied for an EAD online? L2 visa holder so think I an do it. Did house hunting trip, applied for SSN, but back in EU till flat is available in NOvember and wondering if...
Forum: USA
Sep 16th 2014, 5:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Cheapest Money Transfer from EU to US

Thanks mrlion! Our Czech banking is a little difficult because staff do not communicate very well in English so its not always clear that they understand us, or we them. We get by.

I've tried...
Forum: USA
Sep 15th 2014, 3:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Cheapest Money Transfer from EU to US

Great! Thanks petitefrancaise and BunnyGirl
Forum: USA
Sep 15th 2014, 3:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Cheapest Money Transfer from EU to US

Did you mean setting up a World First account takes time? How long and why?
Forum: USA
Sep 15th 2014, 3:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Cheapest Money Transfer from EU to US

Thanks petitefrancaise! I'll have a look :)
Forum: USA
Sep 15th 2014, 2:07 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By TransnationalElite

Question Cheapest Money Transfer from EU to US

I am certain I have threads on this before but need a quick response with options.

Need to transfer money from account in Czech Republic (in CZK) to US. Would have to transfer in USD.

What are...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 3:04 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,512
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: UK Appliances to the US

Don't know. Model No> CECH-2503A PS3 Slim

Works 220-240V 50/60HZ
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 3:02 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Items to avoid when shipping household goods

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:thumbsup:
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 2:52 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,512
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: UK Appliances to the US

Yes, those items have been checked. Our tele will also work on the US power supply. Hubs said the PS3 won't though.

@ChocolateBabz - I do not mind doing some shopping for shiny new things thats...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 2:43 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,512
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: UK Appliances to the US

Would dual voltage items state so on the power information labels?
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 2:13 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,512
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: UK Appliances to the US

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Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 2:04 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,512
Posted By TransnationalElite

Question UK Appliances to the US

Hi Folks,

So, been trying to sell off our big electrical goods like washing machine and air con. But I'm thinking about the kitchen appliances like blender, waffle iron, chopper, coffee machine...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 1:39 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Items to avoid when shipping household goods

Thanks Ottotheboar! Will be sure to keep that in mind. Think I've decided not to bother with spices in the shipment. Not worth the financial risk as you explained.
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2014, 7:56 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Items to avoid when shipping household goods

Thanks folks! Will be sure to discuss everything with the packers/shippers.
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2014, 12:55 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Items to avoid when shipping household goods

Ours will be coming in from Europe somewhere. Czech Republic to Hamburg and from there to a port to be shipped out. Thats all I know. Should be alright. Don't think we really have anything 'organic'...
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2014, 10:14 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Items to avoid when shipping household goods

Great responses everyone! thank you!

No forest foraging but I don't see the point in trying to restock my spice collection when I already have them and don't really have anyone to pass them on to....
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2014, 11:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 6,944
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: How long did your container take to clear customs in Oakland?

In terms of time scales, our relocation company is quoting us 6-8 weeks. We're moving from Czer Republic to Massachusetts/east coast.

The company is paying for a full container.

We're using...
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2014, 10:50 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: Items to avoid when shipping household goods

I'd rather not have to find all the spices etc all over again...
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2014, 10:49 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,123
Posted By TransnationalElite

Question Items to avoid when shipping household goods

Hi!

So, we've got about 3 weeks before we pack and move to an intermediate destination till our things arrive in the US.

I have a small range of spices, dry non perishable items like...
Forum: USA
Aug 5th 2014, 9:24 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 9,030
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: UK/USA bank account?

To the OP! We're currently living in the EU, with HSBC premier accounts in the UK (where we lived before) and will be moving to the US in a month or two.

What message did you get from HSBC in the...
Forum: USA
Jul 22nd 2014, 10:29 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,379
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: House Hunting Trip - Massachusetts

The only T worth being close to for us is the Alewife station on the Red Line. So will delve in to looking around that area again.

Good to know about the fees. Thanks!

How did you guys handle...
Forum: USA
Jul 22nd 2014, 10:25 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,379
Posted By TransnationalElite

Re: House Hunting Trip - Massachusetts

Thank you! and Sorry... I think ideally we'd like to stay under 2K/month and we've realised that that means we won't be living very close to Boston in a nice enough neighbourhood anyway.


Hubs...
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