Guest Janine.wyatt Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi everyone, were just chosen an agent and now doing a little research. Is there any 2nd hand furniture shops in perth, if not wht sort of price are we looking at for essential items. My OH doesnt think its worth taking anything with us, except the twins and clothing (slightly essential), or is it worth while taking stuff....help...im new... Can I also say how kind and helpful everyone has been and I dont think anyone can emirgrate without the support of this forum, im addicted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hi there dont know about second hand shops as still in u.k we are not taking furniture just my collectables and clothes oh and my super king size bed we have just bought in the sale at matalan all bedding stuff for the 3 kids as found out that it is quite expensive over there. when we get there and find a rented will go to ikea in perth and buy it all from them as about same price as here plus be nice for an update of stuff. julie and gang :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Janine.wyatt Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Julie, were in swadlincote to, (hope your not my sister sneaking in and not telling me), joke, I thought of doing that but its the cost at the airport for extra baggage, is that how your doing it, i want to take the a few of the kids toys and favorite blankets so they have something familier when we arrive. Weve researched areas and like waneroo and rockhampton. Just started visa application with Go Matilda, so maybe good 12mths behind you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Julie, were in swadlincote to, (hope your not my sister sneaking in and not telling me), joke, I thought of doing that but its the cost at the airport for extra baggage, is that how your doing it, i want to take the a few of the kids toys and favorite blankets so they have something familier when we arrive. Weve researched areas and like waneroo and rockhampton. Just started visa application with Go Matilda, so maybe good 12mths behind you... hi janine sorry no not ur sis :biglaugh: there is 5 of us in total we have very big suitcase each plus hand lugage plus when you book your ticket you get extra for emigrating just have to fax them proof, sorted out all the clothes that taking as had big clear out which you will do did lots of car boots. told the kids when it was time to sort toys out that they get a large box to take favourate stuff in and the rest what they sell can buy new over there, never seen children move so fast as to empty there rooms. will ship the bedding over as stopping in a hotel or short term fully furnished untill we find where we want to settle, they have light blankets so will put them in suitcase with us pm if you want any other info let me know where abouts in swad could always meet up julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi we brought everything we could as it would have cost us far more than the cost of a container to replace these items of the same quality here in Oz. Despite that we've still spent about $10,000 - $12,000 so far on other furniture (and still more to get). Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest billy braveheart Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hi julie depends what visa you go on whether you get the extra baggage allowance .We are on a 457 and as its a 4 yr temp visa you only get the standard 20kgs so most of our clothing went in shipment billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hi julie depends what visa you go on whether you get the extra baggage allowance .We are on a 457 and as its a 4 yr temp visa you only get the standard 20kgs so most of our clothing went in shipment billy hi billy yea were on 136 pr visa and contacted a few airlines they say if your going out on a pr one then you are allowed extra but if temp then not as they feel you will come back so yes it depends on which visa you go out on so best to check with the airline you intend to go on. julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asylon Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I don't live in Perth but I stopped there on the way and not only do they have Ikea but the most amazing, HUGE warehouse that sells the sort of furniture you get in the Pier and much, much cheaper. About the same in dollars as it would be in pounds, ie $800 not £800. I loved it. But I'd say bring your stuff, all of it, leave nothing unless it's broken or unloved. We did and it cost us about £4,000. No way could you replace it all for that and it's so nice to have it all here. We couldn't afford to replace stuff on an Aussie salary anyway. Good luck with the whole thing. Ax I don't think bedding is any more expensive here than the UK by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wottons Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 That's interesting about the bedding, as I too had heard it is very expensive. One lady had to buy pillows, duvet, and covers and it costs over $500.00. I wasn't planning on bringing furniture, but after what I heard about the bedding stuff I was gonna go and get all that before we depart. Maybe i don't need to bother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Janine.wyatt Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi, julie just wanted to know what sort of visa are you going through on as were on a 187 independant migrant, as im a newbee not sure what a 136 is, also how old are you children cause if there not at school we go to little rascals on a wednesday mornin and mother and baby on a Thursday, I have 2yr old twins and finding tacking my children away from there grandparents the hardest thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi, julie just wanted to know what sort of visa are you going through on as were on a 187 independant migrant, as im a newbee not sure what a 136 is, also how old are you children cause if there not at school we go to little rascals on a wednesday mornin and mother and baby on a Thursday, I have 2yr old twins and finding tacking my children away from there grandparents the hardest thing.. hiya janine a 136 is a skills visa permant residance hubby a bricklayer. bet you have your hands full, mine are a bit older amy 13 chloe 11 jamie 8 i remember taking mine to mother and toddler seems yrs ago as grow up so quick. we have no family well just OH brother and sis but dont see them much so at least not got to worry that much i know mine will be upset at leaving there aunty but said they will write and email them, bit hard with yours being so young but they will cope bet its gonna me more hard on you. if you want you can send a personal message if you dont know how will send one to you and then you can just reply from there. julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 That's interesting about the bedding, as I too had heard it is very expensive. One lady had to buy pillows, duvet, and covers and it costs over $500.00. I wasn't planning on bringing furniture, but after what I heard about the bedding stuff I was gonna go and get all that before we depart. Maybe i don't need to bother! hi the wottons i also read that and quite a few others thats why i got some plus be nice to have new stuff all matching got all for £50 they have sets for single beds quilt cover bottom sheet and pillow case cost 7.50 then quilts and pillows for all 3 of mine really nice,that way at least i have them incase they are expencive. julie:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sexy Welsh Aussie Bird Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 That's interesting about the bedding, as I too had heard it is very expensive. One lady had to buy pillows, duvet, and covers and it costs over $500.00. I wasn't planning on bringing furniture, but after what I heard about the bedding stuff I was gonna go and get all that before we depart. Maybe i don't need to bother! When we bought our bedding I needed everything, so I went to Target which is not an expensive shop, I bought bedding for 1 Queen bed, eg duvet set that included cover, fitted bottom sheet and two pillowcases, I bought the same for the kids but in singles, then I bought 3 duvets, 8 pillows and some extra pillowcase covers and it came to nearly A$500 too!!!! Well expensive, buy in the UK and bring it with you!~!~!! Sian xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Target is always having sales - we've had to buy new bedding as the new bed we bought was a queen size and we didn't have anything for that. I tend to wait until the sales are on Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sexy Welsh Aussie Bird Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 When we bought our bedding I needed everything, so I went to Target which is not an expensive shop, I bought bedding for 1 Queen bed, eg duvet set that included cover, fitted bottom sheet and two pillowcases, I bought the same for the kids but in singles, then I bought 3 duvets, 8 pillows and some extra pillowcase covers and it came to nearly A$500 too!!!! Well expensive, buy in the UK and bring it with you!~!~!!Sian xxx I did and I used a 5% discount card!!! Still came to that amount tho!!! Sian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wottons Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks guy's I think I will go back to my original plan, and bring them with me. It won't take up much room, and it will be one less thing to worry about sorting when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest duncanlauren Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 i heard that ozzie bedding is slightly different size to the uk stuff so worth taking from here if you are taking your uk bed but apparently uk fitted sheets wont fit ozzie beds (they are slightly longer at 203cm). might be annoying if fitted sheet keeps popping off! There is just so much to think of I mean who would of thought we would be worrying about weather or not to take our duvets LOL. Such an exciting adventure! Good luck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowgirlfromhell Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Id say there is quite alot of second hand or reasonable 'home packages' on furntiure around Perth for sale. Osbourne Park and Rockingham has several second hand furntiure shops... I agree in bringing your own bed linen from Uk, although bed sizes over here are different.. Also if you like Chocolates...bring some decent Chocolate with you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Try the Quokka free ads paper- I've had lots from it including my latest buy a timber outdoor setting for $220. As for bedding...it makes me laugh..if you buy everything top price yes it's expensive. I bought some clearance stuff from K-mart today, lovely feather and down doona for $25, 2 duvet covers, double for $9 and $4!! Even i was amazed at the $4 one-I'll take a pic of it it's lovely. Mattress protector $7, 2 pillows $13 from Woolies...just depends what quality you're after. I do love a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aldo Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Try the Quokka free ads paper- I've had lots from it including my latest buy a timber outdoor setting for $220. As for bedding...it makes me laugh..if you buy everything top price yes it's expensive. I bought some clearance stuff from K-mart today, lovely feather and down doona for $25, 2 duvet covers, double for $9 and $4!! Even i was amazed at the $4 one-I'll take a pic of it it's lovely. Mattress protector $7, 2 pillows $13 from Woolies...just depends what quality you're after. I do love a bargain! Careful fi, your slowly turning into a stepford wife! Next you'll be posting your recipes for blueberry muffins..:tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Careful fi, your slowly turning into a stepford wife! Next you'll be posting your recipes for blueberry muffins..:tongue: Read my lips... I..... DONT..... BAKE... except in the garden (on my new setting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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