Katerina Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 OMG - they must be shocked when they come in here! There is no way Im cleaning up for them, no way!! The house is tidy anyway but thats it!! Im so tempted at this stage to just pack up the kids (1 and 3 also) and pack a few suitcases and leave the rest behind! I always say I won't clean for them and end up scrubing the house..! :-( i emailed John Mason, I swear that is the last survey in my life!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh let me know what they say. Tempted to get AMC out but maybe will wait until after Careline come on Thursday. Still no quotes from Crown or AACE! I think I want crown as every time I watch Wanted Down Under they always pack their stuff off into a Crown van!! When Are you going? You did say Perth right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh let me know what they say. Tempted to get AMC out but maybe will wait until after Careline come on Thursday. Still no quotes from Crown or AACE! I think I want crown as every time I watch Wanted Down Under they always pack their stuff off into a Crown van!! When Are you going? You did say Perth right? We are still waiting for our PR, think 3 months. My husband has a Job in Gladstone- Queensland . Try to get them out on the same day, that's what I did Have you got your visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 YEs we have the visa and dh starting to look for a job. We heading to Perth. Feels very surreal at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 YEs we have the visa and dh starting to look for a job. We heading to Perth. Feels very surreal at the moment! Great , I hate the waiting but hopefully it won't take too much longer, don't get why it takes so long especially when he has a job, signed contract and all.. anyway good luck, let me know pls if you get John Mason out for the quote thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kianobeano Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Mataba, have you had your quote yet ? starting to think i'll leave the car and go for a 20ft myself jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Irloz Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi all, we are.going to Perth and decided to go with Aachener, the were the best price and on the ball and seem very professional, we are getting a 20ft but only using 900 cubic ft, did try others like aace but they seem like headers ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 No quote from ACe or Crown yet! What a shower! I am not chasing them, well not yet anyway! Would you believe my DH has sold his car, to his sister and Im being advised I would sell mine no problem - not too sure about that! I was told by both crown and Ace that i would fit all the household stuff and one car in a 20ft container so do you really need a 40ft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 How much notice do you need to give them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kianobeano Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 no way, i had a very lengthy conversation with careline and they said no chance would i fit car & stuff in 20ft. Im not even takin a sofa and i'm only bringing 2 beds and hardly much else. will be giving the others a buzz I think !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Had lovely girl in from Careline yesterday and she has quoted me 4500 for a 20ft. I dont need the full 20ft but if I bring everything and replace pots and pans and buy santa toys here etc before I go (cos they so expensive there) then this may be the best option! Are they a good company??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 what was the quotes you got after all ///I am shippin from Newry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rellis Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 hi, i received a quote from Moveplus, from wexford to perth, and it came in at €6,570 plus insurance and the quarantine inspection fee of $550, it was for a 20ft. did any moving companies tell you that pottery and porcelain tableware would require inspection & tested by customs upon arrival in Australia as they are on the restricted goods list? Moveplus didn't say anything to me, I came across it on the Customs website, but got worried would simple kitchen ware end up costing me with tests & inspections in Australia.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kianobeano Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That sounds very expensive for a 20ft. Would you not shop around , my 40ft from Careline came in around that ! jen hi, i received a quote from Moveplus, from wexford to perth, and it came in at €6,570 plus insurance and the quarantine inspection fee of $550, it was for a 20ft. did any moving companies tell you that pottery and porcelain tableware would require inspection & tested by customs upon arrival in Australia as they are on the restricted goods list? Moveplus didn't say anything to me, I came across it on the Customs website, but got worried would simple kitchen ware end up costing me with tests & inspections in Australia.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 hi, i received a quote from Moveplus, from wexford to perth, and it came in at €6,570 plus insurance and the quarantine inspection fee of $550, it was for a 20ft. did any moving companies tell you that pottery and porcelain tableware would require inspection & tested by customs upon arrival in Australia as they are on the restricted goods list? Moveplus didn't say anything to me, I came across it on the Customs website, but got worried would simple kitchen ware end up costing me with tests & inspections in Australia.... That def sounds very expensive, I didn't get good feeling about them, didn't answer any of my questions.. Are they members of the BAR? I couldn't find them on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 what was the quotes you got after all ///I am shippin from Newry Hi Sinead , have you tried McGimpsey ( sp?) brothers I found Catrionna from their office very nice and helpful, didn't go with them Only because I am from Dublin and that made them more expensive! They are based in NI -Bangor( I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks652 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi folks, I'm based in Limerick. I started looking into this today. I need a car and a few boxes brought to Melbourne. After a google search it returned a few. I have recieved a very good quote from: AA Economy Freight Worldwide Unit C, Furry Park Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland. T: +353 1 8527100 (multiple lines) F: +353 1 8527102 E: quotes@aaeconomyfreight.com W: www.aaeconomyfreight.com They returned with this quote which I think is very reasonable: [TABLE=class: ecxMsoNormalTable] [TR] [TD=width: 686, colspan: 2] Container Shipping [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Origin / Destination [/TD] [TD=width: 519]From our Dublin 9 Warehouse to Melbourne, Australia. [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Price [/TD] [TD=width: 519]€2750 for 20ft Container to Port/Local Warehouse in Melbourne, Australia. [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Transit Time [/TD] [TD=width: 519]6 Weeks approx from day of shipping. Agent contacts receiver once shipment arrives at destination. [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Excludes [/TD] [TD=width: 519]Local customs/handling in Melbourne, Australia. [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Sailings [/TD] [TD=width: 519]Designated excellent shipping service every Friday. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Vehicles must be dropped to our warehouse premises in Santry, Dublin where we will load the vehicle into the container safely. Our address details can be found below. Prices above are 0% Rated VAT. There is NO VAT. There is no VAT charged for Non-EU shipments. We only need 24hrs notice to arrange booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldmarried Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 This is a freight forwarder and not a remover. By the time you have paid the cost of getting the goods packed up, prepared for shipment and to their warehouse and then paid seperately in Melbourne for customs clearance and delivery in Australia you will end up paying the same if not more than with a conventional remover who actually know the pitfalls of shipping vehicles and household effects to Oz. You would also not be able to get door to door insurance on the above scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks652 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thats good info that I was unaware of. Thanks. Thing is, I would be far more comfortable and would have no problem with packing my own stuff and getting it to the container in Dublin and would be very minimal cost to be with access to a van and packing consumables. Why would I need door to door insurance as opposed to just insurance whilst its locked in a container? Excuse my ignorance but can you collect your stuff from the port or what is the common practice? What are peoples opinions on sharing containers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kianobeano Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi ks652, I often wondered if you did share how does each person get their stuff. we going in dec2012 was taking 40ft with car, not now we going for 20ft no car. would have no prob sharing..going perth...live in dublin jen Thats good info that I was unaware of. Thanks. Thing is, I would be far more comfortable and would have no problem with packing my own stuff and getting it to the container in Dublin and would be very minimal cost to be with access to a van and packing consumables. Why would I need door to door insurance as opposed to just insurance whilst its locked in a container? Excuse my ignorance but can you collect your stuff from the port or what is the common practice? What are peoples opinions on sharing containers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi Sinead , have you tried McGimpsey ( sp?) brothers I found Catrionna from their office very nice and helpful, didn't go with them Only because I am from Dublin and that made them more expensive! They are based in NI -Bangor( I think). Thanks Katerina will do! :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mbutley Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 hi all, i moved with AMC removals back in Nov 2011 for our move to Sydney. They were excellent, we didn't have any problems at all , no damages, price was very fair. Sue in the office was excellent she was very helpful and really put us at ease for our move ADMIN NOTE: ** The above post originates from the same IP address as several other users who have also registered to promote the same company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 hi all, i moved with AMC removals back in Nov 2011 for our move to Sydney. They were excellent, we didn't have any problems at all , no damages, price was very fair. Sue in the office was excellent she was very helpful and really put us at ease for our move Thanks for that mbutley, we are also using AMC , so far we had good vibe about them and they were the most professional while doing the survey! Hope their service is as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi folks, I'm based in Limerick. I started looking into this today. I need a car and a few boxes brought to Melbourne. After a google search it returned a few. I have recieved a very good quote from: AA Economy Freight Worldwide Unit C, Furry Park Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland. T:+353 1 8527100 (multiple lines) F:+353 1 8527102 E:quotes@aaeconomyfreight.com W:www.aaeconomyfreight.com They returned with this quote which I think is very reasonable: [TABLE=class: ecxMsoNormalTable] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2] Container Shipping [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Origin / Destination[/TD] [TD=width: 519]From our Dublin 9 Warehouse to Melbourne, Australia.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Price[/TD] [TD=width: 519]€2750 for 20ft Container to Port/Local Warehouse in Melbourne, Australia.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Transit Time[/TD] [TD=width: 519]6 Weeks approx from day of shipping. Agent contacts receiver once shipment arrives at destination.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Excludes[/TD] [TD=width: 519]Local customs/handling in Melbourne, Australia.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 167]Sailings[/TD] [TD=width: 519]Designated excellent shipping service every Friday.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Vehicles must be dropped to our warehouse premises in Santry, Dublin where we will load the vehicle into the container safely. Our address details can be found below. Prices above are 0% Rated VAT. There is NO VAT. There is no VAT charged for Non-EU shipments. We only need 24hrs notice to arrange booking. I agree with oldmaried, think it is going to cost you more to do it yourself, 20 ft container will be no more than €4000 to Melbourne plus ALL the extras! And the right company will help you with the paper work as well and def they will make it less stressful , that's my opinion anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldmarried Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thats good info that I was unaware of. Thanks. Thing is, I would be far more comfortable and would have no problem with packing my own stuff and getting it to the container in Dublin and would be very minimal cost to be with access to a van and packing consumables. Why would I need door to door insurance as opposed to just insurance whilst its locked in a container? Excuse my ignorance but can you collect your stuff from the port or what is the common practice? What are peoples opinions on sharing containers? The goods go through considerable stresses during the transit and sometimes, no matter how well they are packed, they will end up damaged. The shipping lines have very limited liability. Each has their own terms but on average if the container was dropped and everything within it destroyed the payout would be circa $500 which is not a lot for a container full of household goods, average value 30,000 euro. Most people think they don't have they much but honestly when you sit down and work out how much you spent on every pair of socks, pants etc etc it soon mounts up, especially if you have to replace it unexpectantly. Removers also have limited liability for a whole load of reasons which I won't bore you with. In addition to the risk of damage to the goods there is also the risk of damage to the vessel they sail on. In the event of marine catastrophe the cost of attempting to rescue the vessel and its cargo is shared amongst the cargo owners. If the captain is anything like the Costa Concordia that can work out pretty expensive! So you should take out marine insurance which covers these things. You might easily obtain a van and materials but if you have the goods packed by a professional company, frankly it does not cost that much more and you get the full insurance cover. You cannot enter the port in Australia to collect your goods. Before the goods can be released they must clear customs and Aqis. In the case of household goods this means moving them from the quay to a licensed facility under the supervision of a licensed broker where they can receive the necessary inspection. Most of the big removal companies have the right facility for household goods. If you get a price at this end for a door to door service you have room to negotiate. If you rock up in Australia and look for a broker you end up paying more because you are a captive audience, they know you cannot do it yourself and will have to have it cleared by them. If you are set on doing it as cheap as possible and are prepared to carry the risk of insurance then pack it yourself and deliver it to the warehouse of a shipper. Then ask them to ship it to "cleared and hand out warehouse". This means they will deal with the arrival and customs/aqis issues and you will then pick it up from their warehouse when it is cleared. But use a professional international remover who specialises in household goods because they understand the process which is quite different from commercial goods deal with by a freight forwarder. Look for a member ofFIDI as they are audited externally every 2 years by Ernst & Young to test that they have the right facilities and do actually know what they are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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