toughspiders Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hiya I have had one quote from John Mason - they want £4k for a 20ft container and another 1k to ship along a few extra bits....I think this is expensive? Is it any cheaper to get a bigger container??? Is there a chance some of you out there can give me the names of The companies you used? The size of the container? And the cost please???? I obviously want to save a few quiddies if i can cheers Bex x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy and Tracy Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi Bex We have had 5 quotes. For 975 cu ft - almost filling a 20ft container. Masons and PSS £4,600 both of them Allied Pickfords £3,800 Local firm using Mason for shipping £3,600 so for us Masons is the cheapest when used as a sub-contractor, if that makes sense. Hope that helps Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy and Tracy Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Forgot to say - barter with them to get the price down! They need the work. No-one is moving! Our remover calls so often, I'm considering putting him on my BT Family and Friends now! LOL Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davyone1 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Forgot to say - barter with them to get the price down! They need the work. No-one is moving! Our remover calls so often, I'm considering putting him on my BT Family and Friends now! LOLTracy Hi andy and Tanya People are going to start talking about us we seem to be chatting a lot lol:biglaugh: I got various quotes and they varied quite a lot in price, So i contacted a local removal company, that gave us a quote for £3500, for a full 20ft container fitting as much as they can in. so I contacted pickfords and asked them if they could match the price and they said yes, so going with pickfords. The removal companys are really quiet just now and so you are in the driving seat. i wish i'd asked for a lower price, but i'm really happy with the price i got all the best Dave Julie Jake Chloe and Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HappyBunny Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi, I personally wouldn't go for a larger container. We had a big sort out before coming over and had room to spare in our 20ft container. If money is tight, consider the DIY option, we were quoted 2,200 GBP (plus insurance on top the same as international removers) and all you had to do was pack and load yourself, they would ship and deliver the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughspiders Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks all I doubt we will have the time to do it ourselves. There is also a motorbike in the container and i guess they are stinging us for that. May also try Pickford and see what they come us with. Anyone else got any quotes? Bex x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keily Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi bex ...we are only taking household stuff with us ....no furniture ....so i suppose our quote of £1000 is irrelevant [might be of use to someone else though ] that was for 37 boxes .....but i did notice you mentioned motorbike ...which we got a seperate quote for and it came in at £545 ..all crated ...these quotes were both with whites international mrs keily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy and Tracy Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi Bex Quick update Andy got Allied Pickfords down to £3,500 and they are the complete package - same firm both ends, so we have booked them. They said we can fill a 20ft container with as much as we can get in. Definitely worth haggling. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughspiders Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks all....will see what Bonners quote and maybe organise a few more....may try allied pickford too... Mrs Keilly did you have any difficulty with the bike??? Were you advised to change the clock prior to coming out there? Bex x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keily Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 thanks all....will see what bonners quote and maybe organise a few more....may try allied pickford too... Mrs keilly did you have any difficulty with the bike??? Were you advised to change the clock prior to coming out there? Bex x hi bex ....we havent actually moved yet !!! ...with regards the clock ...o/h has asked if its to do with kmp rather than mph ....if so then you can get a sticker to go over excisiting clock mrs keily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jogrant3232 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We used Fox based at Stourbridge. It took them 2 days to wrap n pack and load a 20ft container. Very proffesional. Nothing was too much trouble. We even wanted to get a few extra bits and they let us run them over on the weekend. We didnt quite fill it but took almost every thing. They use agents the other side and its due to arrive on the 11th November so will keep you informed. It has cost us £3,600.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Davidsons Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi all We got quotes from Anglo and Crown. Decided to go with Crown after both quotes came through as they seemed to care more and want the business. Anglo were round 3 weeks before Crown but did not call us back once despit us chasing them. If thats how they behave when they want Biz, what will they behave like when they have your money? Crown spoke sense and impressed. 1/2 container £2700. Delivery same both ends and delivered to Perth in 12 weeks. Good luck with your choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beermeister Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Yep, £3500 seems to be the current going rate for a standard move of a 20' container....unless it's Crown: they seem to want double everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy and Tracy Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Yep, Crown wanted £4,600 and this even included $400 for quarantine checks which you may not even have to have. They don't refund it if you don't have them though - bit naughty. Tracy Yep, £3500 seems to be the current going rate for a standard move of a 20' container....unless it's Crown: they seem to want double everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhug Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We used John Mason. Their original quote for our own 20ft container was £3350.00 we got them down to £3200.00. with a bit of haggling. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynnette Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi, I personally wouldn't go for a larger container. We had a big sort out before coming over and had room to spare in our 20ft container. If money is tight, consider the DIY option, we were quoted 2,200 GBP (plus insurance on top the same as international removers) and all you had to do was pack and load yourself, they would ship and deliver the other end. hi who did yous go with and did you take fridge, couch and all stuff like that, i dont know were to start, do they drop the container off at your house then you pack it then when finished do they come back, or is it something else heeelp haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb8181 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 PSS seem to be a favourite. Have been advised not to take fridge due to the settings not being cold enough for Oz or something. They are probably only geared up to take the british summer lol!! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex & Kris Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi We've had a few quotes but bored with that now so got to decide! Anglo was just over £5k then come down to £ 49oo Pss £4600 Wridgeways which r in oz & who use John masons this end £5600 2x Local companies both around £4300 Robinsons waiting 4 quote All was on a 20ft container, taking most of a 3bed semi, fridge going been told no prob, we are on a very full load. So far we keen on Robinsons although no price yet, found them very professional & the only ones that gave great detail on how everything will be packed, plus to hubbys delight at no extra cost will do a custom made crate for his plasma tv. plus have offered to remove any items we can't take or fit in & will drop at local charity shops. Hope of some help one i get the final quote will post it. Good luck all Kris :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ayrescmp Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 used a local Cardiff firm who we extensively haggled down to £3000 for a 20ft container, packing and wrapping everything!!. Took them two days. Will deliver to us in Perth on 18th November, unpack and take all their packaging away! xxxxxxx Pays to watch "Don't get done, get Dom"!!!!!!!!:spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mjg Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm stuck with trying to decide who to go with as well. We also have a motorbike in our shipment. We've cleared out a load of stuff and should be good to go in a 20ft container. We had Pickfords around and while I thought he was ok, I wasn't sure. Their quote was £4,200 including the bike. Then we had Anglo Pacific and I liked him much better. He made a list going around and then sent us the list of what we would have to dismantle and what they would do. But as the bike was not there when he came, we would have to bring it to Wembley for them to crate up, not a nice idea when it has just been polished clean... He did seem to know what he was talking about and said that there was a very good chance that even through we would have the bike steamcleaned be prepared for the australians to do it again. Their quote was £4600. Then after chasing after Crown for weeks, they finally came over. I more or less told them that I wouldn't choose them based on their appalling customer services but that if their quote was competitive, I would consider them. To which his reply was that they would certainly be more expensive than Anglo or Pickfords and did I want them to leave then!!! Can you believe that, they didn't seem to even care. He blamed a member of staff in the office for sending us on a merry go round. We've not yet had a quote back from them. He also mentioned something about maybe requiring a tail lift to get the bike onto the container. I just dont think I am too happy about using them. In the end, I am edging towards Anglo. They do subcontract in Australia but I got the best feeling about them. The guy from Pickfords told me they'd match anyones price. He was more of a salesman than removals specialist. I dont know if we are making the right decision but somehow, I feel that with the whole move, I will have to make at least one mistake...!!! By the way, we've just applied for our vehicle import approval, it take 17 days, this will probably delay things for us. Would be really interested in who you choose and why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beermeister Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We went with PSS: £3500 for everything they could get into a 20' container, including my bike (they 'overcrate' it). Anything surplus, £5.60 per cubic foot (minimum of £250). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughspiders Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 ok so far - all for 20fter Masons - 4K plus an extra grand for bits and bobs....bit too expensive but they keep ringing me Bonner - 3950 for evering....20ft plus extras...includes 4 weeks free storage either end Robinsons - says all should fit in a 20fter quoting 3450 Pickford - says all should fit in a 20footer says will be3 between 4-5k insurance quotes between 2.5 and 3% on top......anyway of doing it cheaper...im sure i saw a post a while back Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 just had john mason he just left , so thats our first said we need shared container so awaiting there price hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughspiders Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 REALLLY, you just had John Mason!!!! :Randy-git: lol...sorry couldnt resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mjg Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 we got the quote back from Crown. After the initial paperwork said 3900, the quotation was actually £5846. They can whistle for it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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