The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

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Feb 19th 2008 | 4:36 pm

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kins

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

Everything was packed for me by 'professional international removals packers' - they said liquids were fine as long as the container hadn't been opened. Foods in tins or packets were the same.

I also brought over some swimming pool chemicals which I thought would never be allowed.

Feb 20th 2008 | 5:58 am

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

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Originally Posted by Mandana

Food, drink, any kind of cleaning product (liquid or otherwise), washer, drier, vacuum (regardless of whether it would work or not). Certain cosmetics and toiletries. Erm .... can't remember them all but the list was extensive.

Oh! Hubby's company must be experienced in moving people.. heading you off at the pass!
I would hate to have to leave my toiletries behind.. it takes a long time to test all those new hair products!

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Originally Posted by kins

I also brought over some swimming pool chemicals which I thought would never be allowed.

lol, for Maine?
(I hate to waste stuff too!)

Feb 20th 2008 | 6:13 am

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Steve Lawson

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

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Originally Posted by MsElui

they changed the laws after 9/11 - so certain substances are out. IF you put them in and they suspect - they will open the container and search it - AND charge you for the pleasure. Pickfords gave us a printed sheet stating the law that had been passed concerning the food and drink items - they didnt just make it up.

Look up laws about 'Bio-Terrorism' - that's why you have these restrictions. You are quite right!

Feb 20th 2008 | 6:18 am

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

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Originally Posted by Steve Lawson

Look up laws about 'Bio-Terrorism' - that's why you have these restrictions. You are quite right!

My understanding was that it wasn't worth the risk of them searching the container for the sake of a few bits and pieces you could easily buy over here.

Feb 20th 2008 | 9:07 am

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kins

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

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Originally Posted by meauxna

lol, for Maine?
(I hate to waste stuff too!)

I think the even more amazing thing is that I had swimming pool chemicals in the UK - why oh why?

Apr 4th 2008 | 2:25 pm

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William Semmes

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

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Originally Posted by wisewol

Well the day has finally arrived and the removal men are here, one of the main things we are shipping is loads of art and craft stuff, mostly papers etc as that is partly what I do for work.
Does anyone know if you can put Glue in your shipment, I have become paranoid about putting the wrong things in and the last thing I want is them ripping it all apart for glue, however our suitcases are already going to be overloaded without ading extra weight in. I have tried searching border security etc and can't really find what I need so any help would be great.

our movers, Davies Turner took all sorts of cleaning stuff but no food, spices or liquors/wines. I shipped leather paint which is flammable and no problem - all arrived and no duty.

Apr 5th 2008 | 12:50 am

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Re: The removal men are here..... HELP PLEASE

Wisewol .. how are you settling in? Your container has probably arrived now (it's been so long since your first post!). Did everything go smoothly? Are you 'living the dream'?!