Junie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 People please I need help!! I am going around in circles. I have had quote after quote. I am limited to a very tight budget yet still do not know who to choose! Your comments would gratefully be received. The companies I have had quotes from are as follows:- PSS Anglo Pacific Doree Bonner John Mason Fox Hunts International UTS Pearson Coles Move Corp Atlantic International :arghh:Junie, due to move in August to Brisbane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 It was a few years ago, but we used John Mason and they still seem to have a good reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 You don't need 8 quotes, get 3 quotes and go with the cheapest. There are good and bad stories of all the removers, I have never seen anything to suggest that there is any company to be avoided at all costs or any company that you really must go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 John Mason were good for us, 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneywigston Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 We used Pickfords. Rep and packers were excellent, but.... Air freight items arrived same day as sea freight (£50 compensation) and £1500+ of damage. Pickfords insurance quaote and need to list and value every item was ridiculous. Insure-Your-Move.com were excellent and very well priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glilly65 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 [h=2]Moving Home back to oz[/h] I am moving back to OZ next month and am looking for some help, i have been quoted £2950.00 door to door for my container from a company and an extra 850.00 for my car but i have to pick it up from the port. They supply boxes also. Please can i have your opinion on this??? Would very much appreciate it. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Moving Home back to oz I am moving back to OZ next month and am looking for some help, i have been quoted £2950.00 door to door for my container from a company and an extra 850.00 for my car but i have to pick it up from the port. They supply boxes also. Please can i have your opinion on this??? Would very much appreciate it. :biggrin: Is this quote for a 20ft container? Do they do the packing? What company is this as I have not had a quote as cheap as that! Have you looked at the reviews for the company? Good luck with the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glilly65 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi Junie, it was for a 40ft, They have drivers on who assist for a bit of pub money but no packaging. basically no frills. my son went and saw them today and said they seem like a good croud. Not a huge company but very freindly and not at all pushy homeandcarmoves.org they actually have a small warehouse by illford. Hopefully all good. Thanks for the wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneywigston Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hi Junie, it was for a 40ft, They have drivers on who assist for a bit of pub money but no packaging. basically no frills. my son went and saw them today and said they seem like a good croud. Not a huge company but very freindly and not at all pushy homeandcarmoves.org they actually have a small warehouse by illford. Hopefully all good. Thanks for the wishes. I heard of someone who had their Harley Davison motor bike professionally cleaned but it did not get through quarantine and had to be cleaned again. very expensive. At least, if you arrive without a car you should get a better deal with no trade in. Make sure your move is insured. Insure-Your-Move are recommended. If you value your possessions, especially those of sentimental value, do not cut corners if you can help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george106 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 We got our first quote from Anglo Pacific for our two bed house and they are not cheap! They calculated 777cf for sole use of 20ft container and only £5499 :realmad:. Anyway we contacted House and Car Moves and been quoted for Door to Door service £2150.00 inc., securing and straping. customs THC's delivery in 20ft container into mainland cairns address. Has anyone any experience about this one? George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agibb83 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Hi George, this is something we may be looking into in the not so long future, I received a call from Anglo pacific in regards to them giving me a quote, but I said I would contact them closer to the time , however that price from them seems quite extreme I think I may pass on that one , there again paying the cheapest is sometimes in many trades the worst move, I think my search will continue, good luck with your move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glilly65 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 We have used this company they have been very good for us, 40ft container 2 guys helped us load, and everything has now been completed just got fly home and wait next month now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYRONEANDCATHERINE Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 We got our first quote from Anglo Pacific for our two bed house and they are not cheap! They calculated 777cf for sole use of 20ft container and only £5499 :realmad:. Anyway we contacted House and Car Moves and been quoted for Door to Door service £2150.00 inc., securing and straping. customs THC's delivery in 20ft container into mainland cairns address. Has anyone any experience about this one? George I have PSS coming on the 10th June to quote. After reading this post I am going to contact homeandcarmoves.org. Further to the above, has anyone else used homeandcarmoves.org? Thanks Tyrone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glilly65 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I was actually reffered to them from a freind in back home in OZ who used them in feb for a big move. i am sure they would not mind if i PM'd their email to you if yo uwanted.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYRONEANDCATHERINE Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yes, that would be great. I have received an email from them today quoting; "1x 20ft container. 1-2 bed house move Price Door to Door £2150.00 inc. , securing and straping. customs THC's delivery in to mainland sydney address. Not included, Customs Duty this has to be paid at the port once the container has arrived. Alternativly we can arrange a 40ft container priced below: 3-4 bed house 40ft container Door to Door £3750.00 inc. , securing and straping. customs THC's delivery in to mainland sydney address. Not included, Customs Duty this has to be paid at the port once the container has arrived." Regarding the customs duty. Does anyone know what this is based on or roughly how much this costs? We don't want to be hit with a huge unexpected charge when we receive our shipment! Thanks Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon67 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 crown all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I have PSS coming on the 10th June to quote. After reading this post I am going to contact homeandcarmoves.org. Further to the above, has anyone else used homeandcarmoves.org? Thanks Tyrone to be honest I am rather concerned about this home and car moves as in all my years on the forum I have never heard of them and the only thing I can find on a google search is one member on here plugging them. I'm not saying they aren't genuine but personally I would look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYRONEANDCATHERINE Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 ATM I agree Pom Queen. The spelling mistakes in the email I received and the set pricing doesn't give me confidence. have also Googled them and nothing of any help. Even the address, when Googled through Google maps does not show an expected site for a freight forwarder - Regent Street??!! I'll see what PSS quote me. I don't think we will even fill a 20ft and PSS advertise that they have a shared container options available. We wont be in any rush for our shipment. Crown and John Mason will be next. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 ATM I agree Pom Queen.The spelling mistakes in the email I received and the set pricing doesn't give me confidence. have also Googled them and nothing of any help. Even the address, when Googled through Google maps does not show an expected site for a freight forwarder - Regent Street??!! I'll see what PSS quote me. I don't think we will even fill a 20ft and PSS advertise that they have a shared container options available. We wont be in any rush for our shipment. Crown and John Mason will be next. Thanks Just be warned whichever company you choose if you share a container and they give you a date, add a few more weeks on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYRONEANDCATHERINE Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Just be warned whichever company you choose if you share a container and they give you a date, add a few more weeks on.t Thanks; Time won't be an issue really. We'll be in temp accommodation when we arrive for 3/4 weeks until we locate a rental with space to put things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYRONEANDCATHERINE Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi, I've has PSS round this morning for a quote. He mentioned something about the freezer that I wish to take. I can remember what he said about it. I think it was to ensure it does not have fcc. What it that and how do I find out? Any help? Thanks Tyrone and Catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisp Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi, I just used Anglo Pacific, they were not cheap but then i didn't shop around. They came and packed our stuff and arranged the insurance for all the bits. So far service has been good, but our bits don't go onto a ship until the 18th of June and reach Perth port on the 22nd of July. Looks like we will be in Perth before our bits get delivered to us. Does anyone know how long things usually take to get through Customs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennie M Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We used PSS in February this year. Their customer service was outstanding. We were kept fully informed at all times and the whole process was effortless on our part. The guys that packed up for us in the UK were extremely professional...as were those who unpacked for us in Sydney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them....we moved the contents of a 4 bed house and nothing at all was damaged in anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi, I've has PSS round this morning for a quote. He mentioned something about the freezer that I wish to take. I can remember what he said about it. I think it was to ensure it does not have fcc. What it that and how do I find out? Any help? Thanks Tyrone and Catherine I had to do the same and my fridge and freezer are over 10 years old. I looked up the manufacturer online and asked contacted then by email. I gave them the model/ serial number. They were quick with a reply. Good luck. Junie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealmason1986 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have had 3 quotes now and the best by a mile was john mason. I have decided to use them but i am getting insurance elsewhere. I have just looked at insure your move. Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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