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Forum: Canada
Dec 15th 2008, 7:22 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 9,234
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Removal Companies in to Quote

When you get a quote from a removal firm, they will spend about 3 hours travelling to/from your property and walking around it with you and another hour preparing your quote in the office. If you...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2008, 6:53 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shipping/removals Brisbane - Noosa

Everything needs to be unloaded in a quarantine centre in Brisbane by a licensed broker/importer, an inspector needs to inspect and pass the shipment, then someone reload the stuff and deliver to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2008, 12:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,725
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Sea shell collection of 20 yrs!!

I would contact AQIS directly through their contact process.. look here
http://www.daffa.gov.au/feedback?query=importclearance
Get a detailed list and some photographs and send them to AQIS
If you...
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2008, 9:29 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,864
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Can anyone recommend a good UK removal company

I dont blame you, if these firms are offering their advice and time for free.
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2008, 1:44 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,864
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Can anyone recommend a good UK removal company

Dont be paranoid, but it does cost each company between 40 and 100 each to come to your house and give you a free estimate. More usually, people will get 3 or 4.
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2008, 9:57 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,864
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Can anyone recommend a good UK removal company

Sorry, 13!
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2008, 9:57 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,864
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Can anyone recommend a good UK removal company

Are you seriously getting 11 quotes?
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2008, 10:28 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

Fact is, Oz, you have a minefield here that is questioned all around this site! Alll your q's are valid, and I understand them. Try these answers:

1. money upfront- -imagine you are buying a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2008, 2:31 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

This is a good request here inOz2008. In my case I have a policy of not promoting my business here (although I live/operate in Herts).

Firstly the reason we all ask for money in advance is to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 11:40 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

you havent mentioned where you are moving to in oz, or how much goods, so it s hard to say. in oz the goods go through customs clearance, quarantine clearance, unloading the container, loading back...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 8:56 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

Yes! try EwePack.com
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 8:13 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

Looks like you're at the start of a great adventure! Lift-Vans may be the option for you (big wooden crates) - do you have a barn at home or a big, high garage? (20ft containers can still arrive on...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 6:39 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

By the way, I would check out the customs implications on goods sent in advance. Usually you should have flown in at the time of arrival of goods to qualify for duty exemption. Just send paperwork...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 6:20 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

You haven't mentioned your final destination. Different services apply for different regions. It may even be better just to get a 40ft container and save the cost of crates. If you do use crates -...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2008, 12:48 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

Price looks about standard. The only way to reduce this significantly is to pack and load your own container, but that will still cost about GBP2,800 (depending where you are in Scotland). If this...
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2008, 8:43 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

You might also try PSS or EwePack who offer similar services. Reckon on around 2-300 pounds by sea....
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 19th 2008, 5:44 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: TV Compatibility

Would be interested to learn too. I would imagine that you could feed any signal into your plasma via your pc. Might be worth looking at the set up process as my telly, I know gives the different...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2008, 5:33 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,682
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Removal Companies

I suggest you write down a list of everything you want insured (you'll need it later anyway), then fax it to the various insurers. Buying insurance from a removals firm may not be the best idea. ...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2008, 5:23 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,682
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Removal Companies

this sia good tip - the shippers often use vancouver as a hub. it takes forever that route!
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2008, 5:21 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,682
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Removal Companies

it should be 3000-4000 maximum, but this depends on how much work the shipper is doing to pack everything up, what access you have for the truck, etc.
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 19th 2008, 5:18 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: TV Compatibility

some models are made for international use - others (i am afraid) were made only for uk use - you really have to check with the manufacturer - or look on the back of the tv at the label
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2008, 4:22 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,767
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shippers and Shipping

I called them and was offered 1.6% of base values for Oz (more for breakables and tools). Make the phone call...I wont tell Kevin!
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2008, 7:52 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,753
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Shipping companies

Good luck - interesting that the Robinsons guy said Pickfords were going bust? They are not - what is more, it is unprofessional and probably illegal for the rep to imply they are!

By the way...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2008, 9:17 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,140
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Container Insurance: Anyone claimed

I agree with what you say here, it is logical. I believe, as with all things insurance/legal that logic doesn't apply, though!

I would imagine that an insurer would refer to the Geneva...
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2008, 9:33 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,140
Posted By Steve Lawson

Re: Container Insurance: Anyone claimed

I know these policies exist, you just need to call some brokers and one was mentioned above - they are half the price!
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