Guest ayrescmp Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Is is worth paying to ship my furniture over? I'm in a bit of a quandry, do I ship the essentials over so I don't have to rush to buy new when I arrive? or do I sell most of it in the UK and buy new. I don't have any furniture that has sentimental value but will be bringing certain items so will need at least part of a container. The second hand market over here is rubbish and I'll probably get peanuts for my furniture, most of which is only around 2 yrs old. Anyone any experiences?? When I did a reccy in Perth 4years ago, a couple I met who had just arrived had actually purchased more furniture in the UK and filled 2 containers!!!!:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 If it's good stuff ship it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheArmChairDetective Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Just because something doesnt have sentimental value now doesnt mean it won't have once you reflect on your previous ownership once you have sold it. If you have any furniture that was given to you from a family member or close friend then if I were you, I would take it. My Sister in Law moved to the melbourne area 27 years ago and still wishes that she hadn't got rid of certain items of furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 A friend of ours shipped it all over and by the time it had arrived and been delayed in customs they had to buy new stuff anyway. Also, they realised that most of the stuff didn't go in their new house............... We're shipping over anything sentimental and sold the rest on Ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 million $ question. We brought all our stuff, maily because it was good quality and we'd have got peanuts for it selling it. Our container cost £3,800 (including insurance) there is no way we could have replaced the stuff we brought (for equal quality) for that price - plus it was really nice having familiar stuff around us (especially for the children opening boxes of cherished stuff). Despite having brought all that stuff, we've still had to buy other things but haven't had to impulse buy and been able to shop around and wait for something we like (and will last). Having said that - others have brought a few boxes and got everything here - agree with John, if it's in good nick - bring it; Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gary12 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hi We were over earlier this year and before our holiday we had decided to take very little. We thought we would just buy new, however, after our trip we are taking the lot (pretty much) houses are bigger with different lay outs so you may have a couple of lounges a rumpus room etc that you may not have here. At least if you ship it and it doesn't really suit your new home, as Ali said you can take your time and not rush into buying. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdal Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Without a doubt we are shipping as much as we can take with us. We have read so many threads on here where the work is hard to get and the pay is not very good, we figured whilst we are both still working and earning decent money we can save for the container and then not have the worry when we get there to try and get the money together for new furntiture, we also thought that you get so homesick when you move with nothing familiar around you that the best thing we could do was to have our new home full of all our familiar things to help the homesickness feeling! Good luck with what you decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykestykes Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Sorry to hijack this thread. I just think my question will fit in here before I forget to post it :embarrassed: Please could anyone tell me whether we would have trouble shipping an antique wooden bedroom furniture suite? It was bought as a (literal) Birth Day present for my hubby's gran (so it would be 91 years old). It's really good quality stuff and very beautiful too, but after what happened to poor Eddie and Tina, I wouldn't want to run the risk of being charged the King's Shilling to get it through Customs. Any advice? (Thanks for lettting me interrupt. x) Mrs Tyke x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest YellowGecko Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Is is worth paying to ship my furniture over? I'm in a bit of a quandry, do I ship the essentials over so I don't have to rush to buy new when I arrive? or do I sell most of it in the UK and buy new. I don't have any furniture that has sentimental value but will be bringing certain items so will need at least part of a container. The second hand market over here is rubbish and I'll probably get peanuts for my furniture, most of which is only around 2 yrs old. Anyone any experiences?? When I did a reccy in Perth 4years ago, a couple I met who had just arrived had actually purchased more furniture in the UK and filled 2 containers!!!!:wacko: I've said this on a similar thread. Bring all the sentimental stuff, but leave the white-goods and heavy furniture behind. I'm sure it's been said before, but I am really really interested to hear from people what it has cost them to bring how much recently? What a perfect place to post it. How much to bring to Oz, and how much to bring to the UK would be great to hear. What's half a container costing and what's a full container costing? Even what's a fridge sized box full of stuff costing? The more the merrier! :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Remember too that the cost of furnishing a home all adds up and will eat into your savings, although our house has got built in robes - our bedrooms in the UK were fully fitted so when we got here we found we had to buy drawers for the kids bedrooms. As Michelle said the homes here are bigger, our dining table, which only got extended at xmas and parties is always at it's largest size in the dining area otherwise it would get lost. Our old bed, which we used for several months is now in the spare room as our guest bed. We have found too that with our new bedroom furniture and also the stuff we've ordered for the study - we've had to wait several weeks for (depends which shops you go to), in order for it to be either made or to be shipped from somewhere else. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JRaj Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Have to admit the furniture here is great. Lovely Tassie Oaks, beautiful gumtree timber.....hmmmm gorgeous and very reasonably priced too. All we get in the UK is MFI and bloody IKEA (which they have here too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kiwi Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Unless you're sending your stuff ahead, or renting furnished accomodation when you arrive, you'll probably end up having to buy some furniture before yours gets there. We only have two items of furniture that we consider good quality and quite new, so apart from that we are only taking sentimental stuff, toys, a very whittled down book collection. We do have some rather large paintings we want to take, though, and I'm a bit worried about how they will make the trip. Having said that, if you want to bring your stuff, you could buy secondhand stuff temporarily and then resell it when yours arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 We brought some paintings/framed photo's etc., the packers wrapped them really well and they all arrived intact. The only one I couldn't bring was my wedding bouquet which had been dried, pressed and framed. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisa maughan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Sorry to hijack this thread. I just think my question will fit in here before I forget to post it :embarrassed: Please could anyone tell me whether we would have trouble shipping an antique wooden bedroom furniture suite? It was bought as a (literal) Birth Day present for my hubby's gran (so it would be 91 years old). It's really good quality stuff and very beautiful too, but after what happened to poor Eddie and Tina, I wouldn't want to run the risk of being charged the King's Shilling to get it through Customs. Any advice? (Thanks for lettting me interrupt. x) Mrs Tyke x I shipped over antique furniture with no problem - I was recommended to have my container fumigated in UK prior to departure - as a lot of the furniture was old english wood. We had the fumigation done at just over £200 and the certificate was sent to customs via our agent and was accepted into the country - no probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gothicqueen Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 We brought some paintings/framed photo's etc., the packers wrapped them really well and they all arrived intact. The only one I couldn't bring was my wedding bouquet which had been dried, pressed and framed. Ali why couldnt you bring the bouquet, Ive got mine dried and put in a glass dome thing, I really dont want to leave it behind,...................:sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Curlysoo Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Sorry Helen but you wont be able to bring any dried flowers in of any discription. Oz are red hot on what is allowed or isnt allowed into the country, untreated wood or any wicker or basketware is another no no. If you look at the official website it will give you the details of any prohibited items. Why not leave the boquet with a relation or a special friend, rather than lose it completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gothicqueen Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Sorry Helen but you wont be able to bring any dried flowers in of any discription. Oz are red hot on what is allowed or isnt allowed into the country, untreated wood or any wicker or basketware is another no no. If you look at the official website it will give you the details of any prohibited items. Why not leave the boquet with a relation or a special friend, rather than lose it completely? Totally gutted, my wedding flowers cost an absoloute fortune to be dried, and put in the dome, my mum and dad will probably have them. Cant understand why they would be threat to Oz though as they are totally encased in wood and glass, but rules are rules I suppose! :sad: We also have a lot of wooden sheesham furniture for India, its treated but not varnished I think, hope I can take that! :err: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I too couldn't take my wedding flowers - I said the same thing to the shipper when he was doing the quote - that they were in a solid frame - he said if the frame was dropped and the glass broke or backing broke then they wouldn't be and therefore as plant material deemed as a threat. My mother in law has it. I also had to leave and african ornimant given to us as a wedding pressie, because it was carved out out tree bark and still had the bark attached. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kangarew29 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 moving tips for free 0800 083 1650 There are few things in life as stressful as moving home. No wonder then that these pressures are magnified when it involves moving to another country. If you’re considering an overseas removal don’t just use the first removals company you see. The Overseas Removers Group is a specialist division with the British Association of Removers and it’s member firms are expert in all aspects of overseas removals. Fewer than 100 companies in the UK are authorised and approved by the BAR to undertake International Removals. please see the link below to the BAR WEBSITE Meridian Moving & Storage Limited United Kingdom Bar Overseas Group Member M094 0800 083 1650 BAR British Association of Removers Membership Number M093 Meridian Moving & Storage Limited are a proud member and one of UK leading removal companies who can claim to meet the British Association of Removers (BAR) strict standards and regular inspections. Membership means that our owned facilities, daily equipment, personnel and operational procedures are continuously reviewed. For all our valued customers it means we use Office of Fair Trading recognised Terms and Conditions and plain English service contracts for all work carried out. The BAR Code of Practice covers how we operate and how we work with our customers, other BAR members and BAR itself. Our membership also provides customers with free access to their Consumer Affairs department in the unlikely event of a problem arising which cannot be resolved directly with us. BAR Overseas Group Membership Number M093 Meridian Moving & Storage Limited and its affiliate companies are a recognised member of the BAR Overseas Group. We are all regularly inspected to make sure that our facilities, vehicles, equipment, staff and operational procedures remain at the highest level and that we continue to meet strict membership criteria and standards. Each member of the BAR Overseas Group is experienced in handling part and full container load consignments worldwide and in taking care of goods coming into the UK from abroad. More importantly, every BAR Overseas Group member uniquely offers our clients an Advance Payment Guarantee, which means that your overseas move will arrive at your destination even in the event that something happens to the company moving your belongings across the world. The Advance Payment Guarantee is a vital part of any overseas move and is only available from members of the BAR Overseas Group. We hope that this detailed brief I hope will give you the confidence to appoint Meridian Moving & Storage Ltd for your overseas removal, We are not the largest overseas mover but our quality of packing and customer service more than compensate . Meridian Moving and Storage Ltd - International Removals, Removal and Storage Services, Office and Commercial Moves, UK, Worldwide How to Obtain a Online Quotation Quotation The first step is to complete our online quotation QUOTATION Page @ Pic A Quote Removals : please give as much information as possible whilst completing this form as this allows us to obtain the very best Service and Price according to your needs If you’re moving overseas it is likely your shipment will be packed into a sea container for the journey. Containers are large steel boxes of 20 feet or 40 feet in length and approximately 8 feet wide and 8 feet high and can hold the entire contents of a household. Some removalists consolidate small shipments of household goods and personal effects and then combine them with others into one container. This type of service is usually referred to as a groupage or part load shipment and is available to most destinations worldwide. Departure and arrival dates for groupage services are usually influenced by the availability of sufficient combined volume to fill a container for the required destination. If you prefer you may elect to ship your goods in an exclusive or sole use container. Sole use shipments offer a faster transit time but do tend to b more costly than the groupage or part load option. Preparing for the move We recommend you appoint Meridian as your remover as soon as possible. Busy periods tend to be during school holidays, the end of each month and the Christmas/New Year holiday period. We will help you plan ahead by outlining your removal plan, setting out what we will do for you and what you need to do to help minimise the disruption to your daily routines. We can offer advice on what you can and cannot take with you, leaving you with time to dispose of any unwanted items. Several factors may affect the overall door to door transit time for your shipment overseas. We will let you know in advance what transit time you may expect for your consignment based upon the typical pre-shipment delays, the usual voyage time and any delays you may expect at destination whilst waiting for the customs clearance and ultimate delivery to your new home. Please take into account when planning your move that the transit times we provide are best upon our expectations having provided these services for to clients many years, but they are not guaranteed and no removals organisation providing overseas services can provide such a guarantee. Sending a shipment by air is fast but can be much more expensive than shipment by sea. Unlike sea shipments where the costs are based on the volume of the consignment, air shipments are costed to a complex ratio of weight and volume. If you’d like a cost comparison just give us a call. A guide to packing The cost of your move is calculated upon the volume, or space, your shipment takes up in the sea container. With this in mind we recommend you consider carefully what you intend to take and leave the packing and handling to the professionals. Meridian have the expertise to export pack and wrap all of your belongings to a professional standard in order to withstand the rigours of an ocean voyage. We will usually arrive at your home to begin the packing process 1-2 days in advance of the actual move date and it is essential that you are present at this time to answer any questions we may have and to ensure nothing is left behind. You will also be asked to sign our paperwork confirming we have packed everything to your satisfaction and our crew will provide you with a copy of the inventory for your records. When the packing has been completed we will then load the shipment into our truck and taken back to our store, or, in the case of larger shipments, directly into the sea container for despatch to the port of export. Payment Overseas shipping is always transacted on the basis that Meridian will prepay the ocean freight charges to the shipping line, so we ask that our agreed overseas removal charges are settled by clients in full in advance of despatch of the shipment from the UK. Advance payment is a standard procedure within the industry and part of the reason that members of the BAR Overseas Group offer the Advanced Payment Guarantee . Advanced Payment Guarantee Certificate Clients of removals companies who are members of the BAR Overseas Group enjoy the added protection of the Advanced Payment Guarantee. This guarantees that the goods will be delivered to your agreed destination even if the removals company were to cease trading whilst your goods are in transit. This is a guarantee backed by a security bond and, we believe, offers clients complete peace of mind. Insurance No matter how well your goods are packed or handled, there are many risks associated with overseas moving which are beyond our control. For this reason Meridian operate under terms of trade that will either limit or exclude their liability to you. We are available to offer you insurance and to give advice, however, we recommend you seek professional advice on the type and scope of protection you require against all risks of physical loss or damage in transit. Shipment in transit Unlike household removals within the UK an overseas removal takes much longer to travel door to door. When you leave the UK your goods may still be in our store awaiting loading into a sea container; they may be at the port of export ready to be loaded on board the vessel; they could be in a truck or at our appointed agent’s terminal in the country of destination. For this reason we ask you to let us know how best to contact you once your shipment is “in transit” just in case we need to contact you. When your shipment arrives at the destination port or airport our appointed partner will take over on our behalf. They will usually organise the customs clearance formalities on your behalf, transfer the goods from the port or terminal of arrival, either directly or via their store and deliver to your new home. They will unwrap the furniture and remove the packaging debris and place the boxes in the appropriate rooms for you to unpack. If your new home is not ready by the time our partners are ready to make the delivery, you may elect to keep the shipment in their store if you wish. There is a charge for this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kangarew29 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 0800 083 1650 There are few things in life as stressful as moving home. No wonder then that these pressures are magnified when it involves moving to another country. If you’re considering an overseas removal don’t just use the first removals company you see. The Overseas Removers Group is a specialist division with the British Association of Removers and it’s member firms are expert in all aspects of overseas removals. Fewer than 100 companies in the UK are authorised and approved by the BAR to undertake International Removals. please see the link below to the BAR WEBSITE Meridian Moving & Storage Limited United Kingdom Bar Overseas Group Member M094 0800 083 1650 BAR British Association of Removers Membership Number M093 Meridian Moving & Storage Limited are a proud member and one of UK leading removal companies who can claim to meet the British Association of Removers (BAR) strict standards and regular inspections. Membership means that our owned facilities, daily equipment, personnel and operational procedures are continuously reviewed. For all our valued customers it means we use Office of Fair Trading recognised Terms and Conditions and plain English service contracts for all work carried out. The BAR Code of Practice covers how we operate and how we work with our customers, other BAR members and BAR itself. Our membership also provides customers with free access to their Consumer Affairs department in the unlikely event of a problem arising which cannot be resolved directly with us. BAR Overseas Group Membership Number M093 Meridian Moving & Storage Limited and its affiliate companies are a recognised member of the BAR Overseas Group. We are all regularly inspected to make sure that our facilities, vehicles, equipment, staff and operational procedures remain at the highest level and that we continue to meet strict membership criteria and standards. Each member of the BAR Overseas Group is experienced in handling part and full container load consignments worldwide and in taking care of goods coming into the UK from abroad. More importantly, every BAR Overseas Group member uniquely offers our clients an Advance Payment Guarantee, which means that your overseas move will arrive at your destination even in the event that something happens to the company moving your belongings across the world. The Advance Payment Guarantee is a vital part of any overseas move and is only available from members of the BAR Overseas Group. We hope that this detailed brief I hope will give you the confidence to appoint Meridian Moving & Storage Ltd for your overseas removal, We are not the largest overseas mover but our quality of packing and customer service more than compensate . Meridian Moving and Storage Ltd - International Removals, Removal and Storage Services, Office and Commercial Moves, UK, Worldwide How to Obtain a Online Quotation Quotation The first step is to complete our online quotation QUOTATION Page @ Pic A Quote Removals : please give as much information as possible whilst completing this form as this allows us to obtain the very best Service and Price according to your needs If you’re moving overseas it is likely your shipment will be packed into a sea container for the journey. Containers are large steel boxes of 20 feet or 40 feet in length and approximately 8 feet wide and 8 feet high and can hold the entire contents of a household. Some removalists consolidate small shipments of household goods and personal effects and then combine them with others into one container. This type of service is usually referred to as a groupage or part load shipment and is available to most destinations worldwide. Departure and arrival dates for groupage services are usually influenced by the availability of sufficient combined volume to fill a container for the required destination. If you prefer you may elect to ship your goods in an exclusive or sole use container. Sole use shipments offer a faster transit time but do tend to b more costly than the groupage or part load option. Preparing for the move We recommend you appoint Meridian as your remover as soon as possible. Busy periods tend to be during school holidays, the end of each month and the Christmas/New Year holiday period. We will help you plan ahead by outlining your removal plan, setting out what we will do for you and what you need to do to help minimise the disruption to your daily routines. We can offer advice on what you can and cannot take with you, leaving you with time to dispose of any unwanted items. Several factors may affect the overall door to door transit time for your shipment overseas. We will let you know in advance what transit time you may expect for your consignment based upon the typical pre-shipment delays, the usual voyage time and any delays you may expect at destination whilst waiting for the customs clearance and ultimate delivery to your new home. Please take into account when planning your move that the transit times we provide are best upon our expectations having provided these services for to clients many years, but they are not guaranteed and no removals organisation providing overseas services can provide such a guarantee. Sending a shipment by air is fast but can be much more expensive than shipment by sea. Unlike sea shipments where the costs are based on the volume of the consignment, air shipments are costed to a complex ratio of weight and volume. If you’d like a cost comparison just give us a call. A guide to packing The cost of your move is calculated upon the volume, or space, your shipment takes up in the sea container. With this in mind we recommend you consider carefully what you intend to take and leave the packing and handling to the professionals. Meridian have the expertise to export pack and wrap all of your belongings to a professional standard in order to withstand the rigours of an ocean voyage. We will usually arrive at your home to begin the packing process 1-2 days in advance of the actual move date and it is essential that you are present at this time to answer any questions we may have and to ensure nothing is left behind. You will also be asked to sign our paperwork confirming we have packed everything to your satisfaction and our crew will provide you with a copy of the inventory for your records. When the packing has been completed we will then load the shipment into our truck and taken back to our store, or, in the case of larger shipments, directly into the sea container for despatch to the port of export. Payment Overseas shipping is always transacted on the basis that Meridian will prepay the ocean freight charges to the shipping line, so we ask that our agreed overseas removal charges are settled by clients in full in advance of despatch of the shipment from the UK. Advance payment is a standard procedure within the industry and part of the reason that members of the BAR Overseas Group offer the Advanced Payment Guarantee . Advanced Payment Guarantee Certificate Clients of removals companies who are members of the BAR Overseas Group enjoy the added protection of the Advanced Payment Guarantee. This guarantees that the goods will be delivered to your agreed destination even if the removals company were to cease trading whilst your goods are in transit. This is a guarantee backed by a security bond and, we believe, offers clients complete peace of mind. Insurance No matter how well your goods are packed or handled, there are many risks associated with overseas moving which are beyond our control. For this reason Meridian operate under terms of trade that will either limit or exclude their liability to you. We are available to offer you insurance and to give advice, however, we recommend you seek professional advice on the type and scope of protection you require against all risks of physical loss or damage in transit. Shipment in transit Unlike household removals within the UK an overseas removal takes much longer to travel door to door. When you leave the UK your goods may still be in our store awaiting loading into a sea container; they may be at the port of export ready to be loaded on board the vessel; they could be in a truck or at our appointed agent’s terminal in the country of destination. For this reason we ask you to let us know how best to contact you once your shipment is “in transit” just in case we need to contact you. When your shipment arrives at the destination port or airport our appointed partner will take over on our behalf. They will usually organise the customs clearance formalities on your behalf, transfer the goods from the port or terminal of arrival, either directly or via their store and deliver to your new home. They will unwrap the furniture and remove the packaging debris and place the boxes in the appropriate rooms for you to unpack. If your new home is not ready by the time our partners are ready to make the delivery, you may elect to keep the shipment in their store if you wish. There is a charge for this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeddah1 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hi hope i haven't gatecrashed here as i'm new to this site. So apologies in advance. But we're thinking of shipping our car to the UK as we plan to return in the new year. Just don't know whether it's worth the overall cost - does anyone know? Also, whether we can club together the items of belongings (few pieces of furniture, boxes of CDs, clothing etc) in the same container as the car?! Or does the car have to be shipped in separate container? What does a container cost Oz to the UK? I have a million questions but this will have to do for now - don't want to overload! Thanks Jeddah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hi we shipped everything over with us, Ok whilst we were in the holiday let, but we found a rental fairly early on, so still had to go and buy main kitchen essentials, plates etc, as the shipping came two almost 3 weeks later! Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeddah1 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks Dawny sounds like life is good now that you're back in Bournemouth - away from the sweltering heat for starters! We're looking forward to going back 'home' but deciding whether to ship the car along with some household items or ship it separately is perplexing ... know of any reputable and reasonably priced international removalists (wonder if the two go together lol!) for quotes? :chatterbox: Jeddah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edwardsfamily Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Totally gutted, my wedding flowers cost an absoloute fortune to be dried, and put in the dome, my mum and dad will probably have them. Cant understand why they would be threat to Oz though as they are totally encased in wood and glass, but rules are rules I suppose! :sad: We also have a lot of wooden sheesham furniture for India, its treated but not varnished I think, hope I can take that! :err: i have just had shippers round to have a quote and he has said i can take my wedding flowers. Again they are dried and in a dome frame. he has said declare them, mark them well in one of the first boxes so that customs can see them and identify them easily and if we do this, they can check the seals etc and should be happy with them. he has not had anyone who has had them refused. i'm hoping im not the first to be refused. after reading this im confused. shall i risk it? Anyone else had any experience of this? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pandj6224 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Is is worth paying to ship my furniture over? I'm in a bit of a quandry, do I ship the essentials over so I don't have to rush to buy new when I arrive? or do I sell most of it in the UK and buy new. I don't have any furniture that has sentimental value but will be bringing certain items so will need at least part of a container. The second hand market over here is rubbish and I'll probably get peanuts for my furniture, most of which is only around 2 yrs old. Anyone any experiences?? When I did a reccy in Perth 4years ago, a couple I met who had just arrived had actually purchased more furniture in the UK and filled 2 containers!!!!:wacko: Just done a recce and before going thought we would get a container and take our furniture over, however since popping into Super A mart to look at furniture and Harvey Normans etc for electrical items we have changed our minds and decided when the time comes to send a few boxes by airfreight and take what clothes and shoes we want as baggage but everyone is different, where you'd get hammered is on the Exchange rate at the moment and I suppose you need to weigh up the cost of a part or full container compared to the cost of new out there...............................................It's like everywhere though you need to shop around, we have only just arrived back after our visa activation and will be headind back within the next 12-18 months, sooner if the house sells.... Can't wait to get back down there... Pat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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