Guest Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I've run this past a mod and have been given the ok to post. Thought it might help people when they are researching for a shipping company to move their belongings. This is for UK - Australia shipping. Am polling to see which companies people use(d). I've listed 9 companies but if you have used another one and wish to suggest it please post in the thread. I went for the higher returning ones on a Google search. Important bit of blurb below for legal reasons. Please read and post your replies accordingly. * Feel free to reply in this thread to say if you would would use or not use the company again. Something simple like **Name of company - 'Would use them again'** **Name of company - Yes** or **Name of company - 'Would not use them again'** **Name of company - No** will suffice. Please stick to PM only with reasons if not. This is due to legal implications for Poms In Oz and I don't wish to cause them problems or have this thread locked/deleted. If you wish you can gives costs quoted or actual costs in reply. Its not expected as some people don't wish to share such information but if you do, thanks in advance for the info. Gives those looking for an idea of expense something to work with. Please could you state then if its for a part or whole container. Thanks in advance. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Anyone wanting links to the companies listed, they are all available via a quick search online. Will post the links later here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Crown Relo for us . Cannot fault their service Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drop Bear Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I used Seven Seas. This was from Scotland (rural pickup rather than a major city) to Melbourne for two large boxes and a suitcase, shipped via air, rather than sea. I would use them again as they did everything they said they would, when they said they would (14 days). Insurance was pricey (5% of value shipped), but I think that's probably standard. For costs, if you go to their website and plug in what you want to ship then it gives you an estimated cost (less the insurance obv as this depends on value shipped). Once they've picked the items up u can track them online too, to see where in transit they are. Hope this helps folk in a similar situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 We used EVL and would not use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I used Crown Removals from Scotland to Tasmania and they were fantastic Also used Crown Removals from WA interstate to Tasmania I found them excellent on each occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 John Masons - excellent service, very professional ... great service from Wridgeways their Perth counterparts too. Can't fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just getting quotes so too early to say but thanks loads for the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junellew Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 seven seas highly recommended. Sent 7 boxes from a Scottish island and no extra charges. Best quote from all the others I researched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 We used Doree Bonner! Not the cheapest, but the most help regarding all our questions, very efficient from start to finish! Nothing broken whilst being packed or once we received it the other end! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'd be interested in others views?? Thanks lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diz Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 John mason Stuff arrived yesterday- can't fault them. Their uk rep was good, they were willing to negotiate on price and their packers were brill. So happy to see our stuff again and to have a sofa to sit on! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yidmister Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 John Mason Just booked with them. 40ft container with household item + a car and they were the cheapest by £500. The rep who visited the house was professional and knew his stuff. They were also willing to negotiate on price even though they were the cheapest quote to start with. Fingers crossed their service is as good. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigris Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 we used John Mason, they were really excellent, very professional. we moved from Carlisle to Canberra and our stuff all arrived safely and when they said it would. china and furniture all intact :yes: the guys who came and packed up for us were totally professional and also very friendly and good spirited so it was actually almost a fun day in the end :cute: at the Australian end there were also no probs. the communication was excellent and we had a dedicated person who we could phone or email for any questions and he kept us informed of progress the whole way. their price was competitive in fact one of the lower quotes we had. we were totally happy and would use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Same as Dawny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PocketMamma Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I used Excess Baggage - definitely wouldn't recommend. My belongings were packed up on 14th December 2010 and I'm still waiting for the consignment to arrive. The ship should be here on 31 March. I did complain and received a 200 quid refund. Would've rather had my stuff back earlier tho as have had to buy a lot of warmer clothes to suit the tempermental victorian weather. There's only so much luggage you can pack with a 20kg allowance. Excess Baggage you are a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrightonBoys Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Crown relo for us all the way!! In fact the Brightonboys were the star attraction at their conference today!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Crown relo for us all the way!! In fact the Brightonboys were the star attraction at their conference today!!! Tell us more????!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrightonBoys Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well a few days after I signed the contract I was asked whether we would go and speak to the Uk team. Telling them what we though of them and the whole emigration process! We said yes! So today we spent the morning with 50 of the UK team answering questions!! It was fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Sounds cool!! I hope you're gonna get a good discount now!! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrightonBoys Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 may have done ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well done you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Canaves Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 We used the John Mason guys - our stuff is on the high seas as I write this. All very nice and helpful so far. Will let you know how it goes when they come to deliver it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balman Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Used Crown - Excellent Service - door to door in less then 8 weeks (Surrey to Perth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aiken Drum Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 We've had 3 quotes so far but John Masons were definitely the most professional and knowledgable when doing the quote. Price-wise they've all been about the same (£4k for a 20' container) but we will probably use them as we've been quite impressed and they've been recommended to us. Great to hear you can negotiate with them on price....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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