Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
#1
Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
As promised here are some snaps of us loading the container. It was a long day, but we were helped by friends and family and afterwards we all went to the pub! The haulage/shipping company were brill. They turned up early and gave us 6 hrs to load up before they fumigated the whole thing and sealed it.
We were prepared for everything, customs documents all printed up with everything that needed to be checked (thanks Larissa)! Boxes clearly labelled, numbered etc Most importantly bikes and garden equipment free from mud and cleaned with Jeyes!
All in all a busy day, really enjoyed it. We'd packed everything well; bubble wrapped, shrink wrapped, vacume packed! You name it, we packed it! Considering the day was sandwiched between our work leaving do's I think we did pretty well!
Fly in 6 days, very excited. Just spent w/e with Nanna in Devon. Took lots of snaps, Nan cried - very emotional but it has to be done. We have to do this for us (boy you have to be strong). She even said to OH "I wish you were living nearer" - this was through all the tears!
Well better dash,still recovering from the drive to Devon (very depressing plus it rained)!
We were prepared for everything, customs documents all printed up with everything that needed to be checked (thanks Larissa)! Boxes clearly labelled, numbered etc Most importantly bikes and garden equipment free from mud and cleaned with Jeyes!
All in all a busy day, really enjoyed it. We'd packed everything well; bubble wrapped, shrink wrapped, vacume packed! You name it, we packed it! Considering the day was sandwiched between our work leaving do's I think we did pretty well!
Fly in 6 days, very excited. Just spent w/e with Nanna in Devon. Took lots of snaps, Nan cried - very emotional but it has to be done. We have to do this for us (boy you have to be strong). She even said to OH "I wish you were living nearer" - this was through all the tears!
Well better dash,still recovering from the drive to Devon (very depressing plus it rained)!
Last edited by glittababe; Mar 26th 2006 at 7:31 pm. Reason: can't attach pics
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Unfortunately I see no pics!?!?!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Glitterbabe, have I gone blind, were are they love lol lol
hugs LAce xxxx
hugs LAce xxxx
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
any tips to share?
Must feel fab having that done! Well done!
Must feel fab having that done! Well done!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by Bosshogg
Unfortunately I see no pics!?!?!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
hi there, were doing our own also, can i ask what info uou got from larissa??? any tips appreciated ...............cant see you photos!!!!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by Jif
any tips to share?
Must feel fab having that done! Well done!
Must feel fab having that done! Well done!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
fantastic! We're hoping to have sent stuff in about 3 months. Can you pm me your movers details when you have a mo? Tx!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by Bosshogg
Unfortunately I see no pics!?!?!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by glittababe
pic from hubby's mobile!
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by Bosshogg
Well done for persevering. Better than nothing I suppose!
Print off the itemised lists for shipping company and photocopy all your passports plus visas. Always state approx cost for individual items/boxes of goods (shipping agent has to have an approx valuse for customs).
#12
Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Glad to hear it all went well, bet you are knackered after all that! ATB with the flight, fingers crossed your stuff will get through quickly.
Take care x
Larissa
Take care x
Larissa
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by glittababe
As promised here are some snaps of us loading the container. It was a long day, but we were helped by friends and family and afterwards we all went to the pub! The haulage/shipping company were brill. They turned up early and gave us 6 hrs to load up before they fumigated the whole thing and sealed it.
We were prepared for everything, customs documents all printed up with everything that needed to be checked (thanks Larissa)! Boxes clearly labelled, numbered etc Most importantly bikes and garden equipment free from mud and cleaned with Jeyes!
All in all a busy day, really enjoyed it. We'd packed everything well; bubble wrapped, shrink wrapped, vacume packed! You name it, we packed it! Considering the day was sandwiched between our work leaving do's I think we did pretty well!
Fly in 6 days, very excited. Just spent w/e with Nanna in Devon. Took lots of snaps, Nan cried - very emotional but it has to be done. We have to do this for us (boy you have to be strong). She even said to OH "I wish you were living nearer" - this was through all the tears!
Well better dash,still recovering from the drive to Devon (very depressing plus it rained)!
We were prepared for everything, customs documents all printed up with everything that needed to be checked (thanks Larissa)! Boxes clearly labelled, numbered etc Most importantly bikes and garden equipment free from mud and cleaned with Jeyes!
All in all a busy day, really enjoyed it. We'd packed everything well; bubble wrapped, shrink wrapped, vacume packed! You name it, we packed it! Considering the day was sandwiched between our work leaving do's I think we did pretty well!
Fly in 6 days, very excited. Just spent w/e with Nanna in Devon. Took lots of snaps, Nan cried - very emotional but it has to be done. We have to do this for us (boy you have to be strong). She even said to OH "I wish you were living nearer" - this was through all the tears!
Well better dash,still recovering from the drive to Devon (very depressing plus it rained)!
Would be interested to hear how much you consider you saved by doing it yourself (quotes for shipping a 20ft container seem to be £3500 - 4000)
Cheers
Buzzy
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
ahh thanks for the info, were just packing our stuff up at the moment....stuff not leaving untill beining of June...can you tell me if weve missed anything?
were getting a clearing agent, who did you use??
insurance is being sorted by hubbies work
we have labelled all the boxes (box 1, then full contents)
kept a list for us of whats in each box and one for customs
labelled shoes boxes and bike that all been cleaned with jeyes fluid
also made a note of all the tips above.........................so is it just a clearing agent we need???? who can you recommend?? and what do they do exactly??
anything else????
cheers for your help, sorry for all the questions
were getting a clearing agent, who did you use??
insurance is being sorted by hubbies work
we have labelled all the boxes (box 1, then full contents)
kept a list for us of whats in each box and one for customs
labelled shoes boxes and bike that all been cleaned with jeyes fluid
also made a note of all the tips above.........................so is it just a clearing agent we need???? who can you recommend?? and what do they do exactly??
anything else????
cheers for your help, sorry for all the questions
Last edited by Dawn; Mar 27th 2006 at 3:26 pm.
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Re: Self shipping our container. The pics!!!!
Originally Posted by Dawn
ahh thanks for the info, were just packing our stuff up at the moment....stuff not leaving untill beining of June...can you tell me if weve missed anything?
were getting a clearing agent, who did you use??
insurance is being sorted by hubbies work
we have labelled all the boxes (box 1, then full contents)
kept a list for us of whats in each box and one for customs
labelled shoes boxes and bike that all been cleaned with jeyes fluid
also made a note of all the tips above.........................so is it just a clearing agent we need???? who can you recommend?? and what do they do exactly??
anything else????
cheers for your help, sorry for all the questions
were getting a clearing agent, who did you use??
insurance is being sorted by hubbies work
we have labelled all the boxes (box 1, then full contents)
kept a list for us of whats in each box and one for customs
labelled shoes boxes and bike that all been cleaned with jeyes fluid
also made a note of all the tips above.........................so is it just a clearing agent we need???? who can you recommend?? and what do they do exactly??
anything else????
cheers for your help, sorry for all the questions