So I'm starting another shipping thread. I'm going to try and summarise the info in the 2 very good previous threads, and hopefully get a follow up on the companies that the people decided to go with.
Here are the threads:
zoobuffalo's very helpful thread
Another UK shipping thread
Now I know that companies will vary in value for money depending on how much your sending but I thought I'd gather up all the companies that have been mentioned anyway, just for handiness...
Companies mentioned:
Excess Baggage: Good reviews all around from LOADS of VJer's, including ElmcityMaven, KikiDoug, tom_q, , pricing geared towards a few boxes, probably not the best if you have a containers worth of stuff, was cheaper than John Mason for jpkeswim.
Doree Bonner: Ladynara used them, but didn't get any final feedback, zoobuffalo got a quote but didn't go with them
John Mason: zoobuffalo's eventual choice, don't know if she's still happy with their service
UPakWeShip: Redkitty using them for the 2nd time - happy customer!
Allied Pickfords: Lansbury is a happy customer, KiKiDoug sent a full container with them and I believe StP has her stuff en route with them, and is ahead of schedule for delivery!!!
Move Me: zoobuffalo's quote was much higher than others
Sterling International: seemed even more expensive than Move Me for zoobuffalo
Atlantic International: Sunnybear is a happy customer
Crown Relocations: StP's friends recommendation
Anglo Pacific: gave a good quote to StP, but has had at least one bad report: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=108798, but has also had good reports elsewhere
Now, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of All Freight?
I have requested a quote from them so I'll let you know how it goes, but their excess baggage prices look way cheaper than, well, Excess Baggage.
Full Version: Yes!! It's another shipping thread
Seven Seas Worldwide are the first company I have come across that will actually give you a proper quote online. Fill in the boxes you want and click quote. Then you can play around with the boxes you want to bring, and update the quote. They seem to be pretty reasonable too.
I just thought I'd add that it's worked out cheaper for me to POST items via surface mail than to use Excess Baggage to ship them. Yes that means they're not insured but as it's personal items they cannot really be replaced anyway.
Excess Baggage quoted me £180.40 and it's cost me around £90 to post the same items.
I know that won't be much use to most people, but if you only have a few things that you want to ship but can't cram it all into 2 bags due to space and weight restrictions, and you don't have a friend coming over for the wedding who can lend you the use of a suitcase - posting it in small 2kg or less packages is an option. I've posted items such as CDs, books, ornaments, old diaries, etc.
Excess Baggage quoted me £180.40 and it's cost me around £90 to post the same items.
I know that won't be much use to most people, but if you only have a few things that you want to ship but can't cram it all into 2 bags due to space and weight restrictions, and you don't have a friend coming over for the wedding who can lend you the use of a suitcase - posting it in small 2kg or less packages is an option. I've posted items such as CDs, books, ornaments, old diaries, etc.
Ooh - can we sticky this? I'm going to PM Ewok maybe... 
I bookmarked most of the places already but it is soo useful to have it here as well 
Especially if we can get reviews from people
I bookmarked most of the places already but it is soo useful to have it here as well Especially if we can get reviews from people
Seven Seas are half the price of excess baggage for me ...
Can't be arsed bringing a bike by airplane, plus the dog ... struggles ....
Can't be arsed bringing a bike by airplane, plus the dog ... struggles ....
yup, seven seas are cheap, but All Freight are still the cheapest for me. Thing is they only do Door to Port for LA. I'm not sure I'd mind picking it up from the port tho, should only be maybe 5 or 6 boxes. For a significant saving, it might be worth it.
Decided I'd give good old PSS a call, since they seem to be the sole advertisers on this website.
They have an ad in TNT magazine for NZ/Aus: 3 teacartons for £135 and £25 for additional cartons. sounds amazing. Unfortunatley their prices for the US were not the same. £169 for the first teacarton and £50 for each after that. So 6 boxes would be £419. Shockingly their website told me it would be £719. They should sort that out.
Excess baggage would be £530, and Seven seas are £424 for 6 boxes,
Still not better than All Freight, which are £85 for the first, and £45 there after. So 6 boxes would be £310.
They have an ad in TNT magazine for NZ/Aus: 3 teacartons for £135 and £25 for additional cartons. sounds amazing. Unfortunatley their prices for the US were not the same. £169 for the first teacarton and £50 for each after that. So 6 boxes would be £419. Shockingly their website told me it would be £719. They should sort that out.
Excess baggage would be £530, and Seven seas are £424 for 6 boxes,
Still not better than All Freight, which are £85 for the first, and £45 there after. So 6 boxes would be £310.
Just called Global Moves, they quoted £430 for my standard question of 6 boxes, 4 teacartons and 2 book boxes, door to door, London to LA. For the record the guy I spoke with was very knowledgable and was really nice and helpful in a relaxed non-pushy-salesperson kind of way,
I'm with you Mark and Hannah! I'm posting a keyboard & a couple other things via parcel force for £45 with insurance. Way cheaper than any of the quotes I've seen.
The rest of my stuff I have family coming out who are bringing out a bag for me.
The rest of my stuff I have family coming out who are bringing out a bag for me.
Out of curiosity, how are people judging what about of space/how many boxes they will require? Everything I am thinking of shipping is going to be small. I am also wondering if I should be taking into consideration weight. I know a lot of places quote by volume, but a box of books can get heavy very quickly.
well i would have to first post it to my family in Ireland, so it works out cheaper for me to send it straight from here. I don't really have anywhere in London I could leave stuff, space is too much of a premium!
Companies that deal in full relocations generally deal with volumetric weight.
The amount of stuff that I'm looking at is really just excess baggage. Some of the companies have pricing scales based on their standard boxes, but the final price will usually also be charged by volume.
Air freight is charged by weight.
The amount of stuff that I'm looking at is really just excess baggage. Some of the companies have pricing scales based on their standard boxes, but the final price will usually also be charged by volume.
Air freight is charged by weight.
A funny thing happened. I got an email from the helpful guy that I spoke to from Global Moves, and the company was Anglo Pacific!!! weird.
Thank you for this thread and the quotes you are giving us, by the way, it is all very helpful.
Noticed a deal on All Freights website, £250 for 8 teacrates Door to port in LA. I sincerely doubt I'd get a better deal elsewhere. That's it, I'm sick of shipping companies. Going with them.
They've let me switch 2 of the boxes for book boxes too.
They've let me switch 2 of the boxes for book boxes too.
Rachel - I'm using banana boxes to store things I want to keep in while I clear out the other stuff I don't want. Once I have sold/disposed of the stuff I don't want, I am going to go through those boxes again for one last blitz/clearout then I am going to move them down to the garage and call people out for quotes - they will prolly re-pack everything but it will all be contained for them to give me a more accurate estimate
At least that is how I have it all working in my mind
At least that is how I have it all working in my mind
Rachel - no more updates from me now, I'll have to let Jeraly take over.
Well, I'll come back and give a review of their services when all my stuff gets there, but that seems like a lifetime away.
Aly - I'm having my boxes dropped around tomorrow, because i'm off work, and it's easiest. I've told them that I won't be moving for 2 months, and it's fine. So I don't have to pack and then re-pack all over again.
Well, I'll come back and give a review of their services when all my stuff gets there, but that seems like a lifetime away.
Aly - I'm having my boxes dropped around tomorrow, because i'm off work, and it's easiest. I've told them that I won't be moving for 2 months, and it's fine. So I don't have to pack and then re-pack all over again.
Oh cool! I know some places pack themselves though - am sure that would be kinda easier but who knows... it's all just up in the air still! Daisy is still causing me hassle though!!
Another shipping thread? But I'm still trying to determine whether or not there is an official February filers thread! 
For Irish people, (sorry if its already mentioned)
Could check out Book Post from An Post
Only works for books but worked for me on a couple of my other moves
And already have a few boxes to send out for this one
Dunno how it compares to the other companies ...
An Post - Book Post
Could check out Book Post from An Post
Only works for books but worked for me on a couple of my other moves
And already have a few boxes to send out for this one
Dunno how it compares to the other companies ...
An Post - Book Post
QUOTE(julezabelle @ May 21 2008, 02:48 PM) 
Another shipping thread? But I'm still trying to determine whether or not there is an official February filers thread!
Please Julez, don't get me started. It's that kind of day!
QUOTE(Slightly Bonkers @ May 21 2008, 07:54 PM)
For Irish people, (sorry if its already mentioned)
Could check out Book Post from An Post
Only works for books but worked for me on a couple of my other moves
And already have a few boxes to send out for this one
Dunno how it compares to the other companies ...
An Post - Book Post
Could check out Book Post from An Post
Only works for books but worked for me on a couple of my other moves
And already have a few boxes to send out for this one
Dunno how it compares to the other companies ...
An Post - Book Post
oh cool! I'm going home on saturday, and I was going to lug some stuff back here first, and then ship it, but maybe i'll send it directly to my MIL's house
QUOTE(elmcitymaven @ May 21 2008, 08:31 PM)
QUOTE(julezabelle @ May 21 2008, 02:48 PM)
Another shipping thread? But I'm still trying to determine whether or not there is an official February filers thread!
Please Julez, don't get me started. It's that kind of day!
wait, is there a feburary filers thread? since you're confused too Julez, maybe I'll start a thread to see if there's a thread asking if there's a february filers thread, mmm k?
QUOTE(Poiteen @ May 20 2008, 09:18 AM)
Noticed a deal on All Freights website, £250 for 8 teacrates Door to port in LA. I sincerely doubt I'd get a better deal elsewhere. That's it, I'm sick of shipping companies. Going with them.
They've let me switch 2 of the boxes for book boxes too.
They've let me switch 2 of the boxes for book boxes too.
Out of curiosity what charges are you going to incur at the LA end?
hey lansbury, they said that the port handling fees and customs charges should be between £30-£50. Still a good deal by my calculations!
QUOTE(Jeraly @ May 21 2008, 07:01 PM)
Rachel - I'm using banana boxes to store things I want to keep in while I clear out the other stuff I don't want. Once I have sold/disposed of the stuff I don't want, I am going to go through those boxes again for one last blitz/clearout then I am going to move them down to the garage and call people out for quotes - they will prolly re-pack everything but it will all be contained for them to give me a more accurate estimate
At least that is how I have it all working in my mind
At least that is how I have it all working in my mind
That's an excellent suggestion, thanks!
QUOTE(Poiteen @ May 22 2008, 02:13 AM)
hey lansbury, they said that the port handling fees and customs charges should be between £30-£50. Still a good deal by my calculations!
Yes indeed. I didn't have any idea what the landing fees might have been but certainly that way of doing it seems very worth while to anyone like yourself who is able to collect their stuff from the shippers.
I've been looking at various shipping options and whilst the fees themselves are not huge insurance can almost double the cost in some instances
I have about 600+ DVDs to ship as well as a lot of IT equipment meaning I need about £10000 coverage, will cost me over 500 quid with most the shippers (ouch)
got a good mind to buy some Peli cases and pay for some extra baggage with BA
as I am looking to fly Club world I get 3 bags to begin with, and extra bags are only £60 when booked online, at 32KG each thats a fair percentage of my bulky stuff I can ship (IT books, monitors in peli cases, A/V gear in peli cases etc) and with my REI XXL Duffels I can get a few pelis per bag
Thats the option I am looking at at present, and then just ship the stuff that really wont fit anywhere else (although the value will of dropped significantly if I can get my monitors and AV gear in my bags
I have about 600+ DVDs to ship as well as a lot of IT equipment meaning I need about £10000 coverage, will cost me over 500 quid with most the shippers (ouch)
got a good mind to buy some Peli cases and pay for some extra baggage with BA
as I am looking to fly Club world I get 3 bags to begin with, and extra bags are only £60 when booked online, at 32KG each thats a fair percentage of my bulky stuff I can ship (IT books, monitors in peli cases, A/V gear in peli cases etc) and with my REI XXL Duffels I can get a few pelis per bag
Thats the option I am looking at at present, and then just ship the stuff that really wont fit anywhere else (although the value will of dropped significantly if I can get my monitors and AV gear in my bags
Is insurance not included in the shipping price then? I assumed it would be - I will have to make sure I ask ><
the people I've asked said that it's 5% of the total value of the stuff you're sending. For me that will not be as much as it will be for coatsy 
Yeah - mine isn't of any real high commercial value
Also - trying to get this thread stickied but can only have four sticky threads in one forum - any ideas on which one to change? Or leave this one unsticky? What do you think?
Also - trying to get this thread stickied but can only have four sticky threads in one forum - any ideas on which one to change? Or leave this one unsticky? What do you think?
Well, it may be because it's of no interest to me, but maybe the passport thread? It seems that thread might be better as a wiki entry. It's some pretty static info, rather than say medical reviews.
Also as the old police certs fade from memory, and the HPV is not a shock, there may come a time it's not needed as a sticky either
Also as the old police certs fade from memory, and the HPV is not a shock, there may come a time it's not needed as a sticky either
Yeah - I must say those are the two in my mind as well - but the passport one has been used recently so maybe not? I was quite happy to let the HPV one go - people coming up for interviews now should have had the info long enough for it to not be a total shock
And the passport one could be a wiki - hadn't thought of that
And the passport one could be a wiki - hadn't thought of that
I'd ditch the passport one. A lot of the info at the beginning is out of date anyway, and you need to hunt to find the up-to-date stuff. A wiki entry would be good -- Poiteen, you're the wiki woman -- I say wiki away!
Oh dear - P is getting a bit of a rep
Well, it looks like Glyn and I will be going with Upakweship. We got a quote for £585 door to door for 55 cubic feet worth of boxes and fishing gear. We got another quote for the same amount of things from the ones that advertise on here for £985.00 
. So they are coming next Thursday...I will be so glad when that is done.
. So they are coming next Thursday...I will be so glad when that is done.
This is going to sound really weird, but how much is 55 cubic feet in dimensions? I'm trying to figure mine out!!
Ok I worked mine out so scrap that - it's just over 2ft x 2.5ft x 4ft - so by my reckoning that is just over 20cuft... That's not so bad I feel really happy now!
I feel really happy now!
Barry called for quotes from 3 of the shipping companies listed in this thread...Excess Baggage, Alllied Pickfords, and Upak We Ship....for his 19 boxes appr. 98 cuft, he received quotes of £855 from excess baggage, £750 from Allied and £650 from Upak we ship...that is door to door they are providing packing for some odd sized pieces also....his quote is good for 3 months...
So it's U Pak We Ship for us!
So it's U Pak We Ship for us!
They just picked up our things earlier today. The man was a bit rough looking but he was nice enough. He actually thought our quote was for £500.00 and I was too honest and said...no £585.00. Glyn was ready to kick me. Next to go is the cats and ourselves on Wednesday. I am so excited...but so tired and stressed at the same time.
I get to call shipping companies today so will let you all know how I get on
This is what I got from UPakWeShip:
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Our price to supply boxes measuring 64x38x42 cm with a weight limit of 40kilos per carton on a door to door service £190 for the 1st carton and £50 each additional plus collection from Bristol £40.
I'd say you can get better that that! £190 seems steep
Yeah - it looks like around £580 for the lot from my guestimation but from what I have seen here it seems a tad on the pricey side... part of me is wishing I had arranged for quotes earlier though... >< Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
I reckon I have no more than 30 cubic feet - I've budgeted for £500 but what do you all reckon sounds like a good price for that?
I reckon I have no more than 30 cubic feet - I've budgeted for £500 but what do you all reckon sounds like a good price for that?
well I'm just shipping boxes, not furniture or anything, but seven seas and all freight were the cheapest for me.
All freight had a great deal, 8 boxes for 250 quid, but I'm packing myself, and picking up at the port. I think the deal was for london only, but even before their deal they were the cheapest for me - door to port. They didn't do door to door in the LA area. The cheapest was seven seas door to door.
All freight had a great deal, 8 boxes for 250 quid, but I'm packing myself, and picking up at the port. I think the deal was for london only, but even before their deal they were the cheapest for me - door to port. They didn't do door to door in the LA area. The cheapest was seven seas door to door.
Ugh! We have no idea where to start as far as this shipping thing goes. This has turned out to be the most stressful part of the whole K-1 process for us. 
Since I am here in the US, I of course can be of little help to him as far as packing and making arrangements go. Neither of us has ever made a big move, and don't know anyone who has, so we really have no clue what to do. It would be nice to have some knowledge here, to 'gently encourage' him in the right direction.
He is so stressed out that he refuses to make any definite plans for when he will arrive. Of course, my employer needs to know SOON when I need to have off for his arrival, the wedding, the so-called honeymoon etc. He has had this whole past week off from work, and as far as I can tell, all he did was sort through and shred one pile of papers. At this rate, our K-1, which will have not even received yet, will expire before he is anywhere near packed (I kid you not).
So at the risk of sounding incredibly stupid, let me clarify... he needs to get his belongings sorted and pre-packed, as to estimate the amount and size to be shipped (in # of boxes and cu. feet?) before contacting a shipping agent for estimates? How far in advance of his move date should he do this?
Should he contact one now, so that he can get boxes from them? Or do you use your own boxes and stuff?
What are some of the things he should look for in a shipping agent?
Since I live very near the NYC airports, is shipping to port a good option to save money, or is it not worth the hassle?
Customs? Shipping dates? Regulations? I have no clue.
If someone could just outline what needs to happen in the shipping process, that would be a HUGE help.
Sometimes we joke that it would be easier if his flat just burned down instead.
Since I am here in the US, I of course can be of little help to him as far as packing and making arrangements go. Neither of us has ever made a big move, and don't know anyone who has, so we really have no clue what to do. It would be nice to have some knowledge here, to 'gently encourage' him in the right direction.
He is so stressed out that he refuses to make any definite plans for when he will arrive. Of course, my employer needs to know SOON when I need to have off for his arrival, the wedding, the so-called honeymoon etc. He has had this whole past week off from work, and as far as I can tell, all he did was sort through and shred one pile of papers. At this rate, our K-1, which will have not even received yet, will expire before he is anywhere near packed (I kid you not).
So at the risk of sounding incredibly stupid, let me clarify... he needs to get his belongings sorted and pre-packed, as to estimate the amount and size to be shipped (in # of boxes and cu. feet?) before contacting a shipping agent for estimates? How far in advance of his move date should he do this?
Should he contact one now, so that he can get boxes from them? Or do you use your own boxes and stuff?
What are some of the things he should look for in a shipping agent?
Since I live very near the NYC airports, is shipping to port a good option to save money, or is it not worth the hassle?
Customs? Shipping dates? Regulations? I have no clue.
If someone could just outline what needs to happen in the shipping process, that would be a HUGE help.
Sometimes we joke that it would be easier if his flat just burned down instead.
What I have done for my own sanity is to box things up I want to take so I could clear out my room. Some companies will let you pack yourself but you need to have boxes that will be ok for customs (I just stuck mine in banana boxes which aren't all that great! Will need to re-pack). Other companies will pack for you. As I live with my mum I only had my room to clear out, so if you are shipping a lot of furniture then this might not be so easy. I would move all the things I want to take into one room so it was all together but that is just me.
As for shipping companies - a lot of them have web forms you can fill in rather than call - you can find a list of them in the first post in this thread. Also just try googling for international movers or something like that
Good luck! I'm waiting on some calls back today!
As for shipping companies - a lot of them have web forms you can fill in rather than call - you can find a list of them in the first post in this thread. Also just try googling for international movers or something like that
Good luck! I'm waiting on some calls back today!
Had this e-mail from MoveMe - they seem very competent although have a minimum volume charge of 2 square metres.
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Mark Gwinnell
1st Move International Limited
Email: mark@shipit.co.uk
Websites at: http://www.shipit.co.uk and www.moveme.co.uk
Tel No. +44 ( 0 ) 117 9828123
Fax No: +44 ( 0 ) 117 9822229
Freephone from the UK: 0800 3890784
Associated Companies and Services:
Car and boat shipping from UK www.autoshippers.co.uk
Car shipping from the USA www.autocarshippers.com
My name is Mark, call me on FREEPHONE 0800 3890784.
Customer testimonials
There is often no better recommendation than comments from people who have had first hand experience themselves in moving overseas. We have posted some of the feedback from clients who have used our services on our web site, please click here to read our customer testimonials. All of the comments on our customer testimonials page are as received and unedited.
Packing your goods for shipment - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
For full details and pictures follow this link - CLICK HERE - To see how we pack your goods for shipment
All goods moved on our shared container services are safely and securely packed on to pallets for shipment. Other removals firms will pack your belongings loose along with other peoples loose items for shipment. This greatly increases the likelihood of loss, pilferage and damage being sustained by your belongings during transit and can also cause delay in the UK prior to shipment while they amass enough cargo to fill a container. Before being loaded for shipment your goods are:
* Packed to pallets by our team of professional packers to best minimise the size of your shipment. Where safe to do so we shall use all space in cupboards, drawers, wardrobes etc.
* Shrink wrapped to ensure that your goods do not move during shipment to your new home.
* Thoroughly wrapped using cardboard and bubble wrap to further protect your goods.
* Given a durable outer layer of black wrapping to further ensure that goods are both protected and out of sight from any prying eyes.
* Lastly goods are fully marked / labelled, strap banded to the pallet(s) and given a unique pallet seal number.
With the exception of Customs and Excise, should they wish to, no one at any stage of your move has the authority to open your sealed pallets which will give them access to your belongings. By the virtue of the method we employ to pack goods we have access to weekly departures to the vast majority of destinations that we serve.
Booking your shipment
In order to book your shipment please feel free to contact our offices, however please note that to formally book your move we need you to complete our on line booking form. Our on line booking form is available here - CLICK HERE - for 1st Move booking form
Your Quote
The rates above are based on the initial information that you have provided us with. Once your goods have been packed to pallets ready for shipment and check measured our price may need to be adjusted. If your final packed volume is less than your above quote, charges will be adjusted accordingly on a pro rata basis. By the same gesture if you have underestimated goods being shipped, their volume or if you have included additional items in your shipment your charges may be higher. For further advice on volumes please click the following link - ADVICE ON VOLUMES or to use the VOLUME CALCULATOR CLICK HERE
FREE moving boxes
If you are packing your goods yourself and need boxes, you can take advantage of our FREE moving boxes offer. See details by clicking the following link - FREE MOVING BOXES - Click here
Insurance
The above rates do not include insurance cover for your shipment, we are however able to provide insurance cover for your goods should you require. Insurance premiums are calculated at a rate of 4% of the value of goods you wish insure. Insurance will cover you against loss, theft and includes damage cover for any goods packed by 1st Move International. For further details regarding insurance cover please click the following link - Please CLICK HERE for insurance terms and printable forms.
Important notice regarding insurance from the Financial Services Authority (FSA):
New UK Government regulations require all UK removal companies to be registered with the UK government body the FSA, before they can sell you any type of moving or removal insurance. 1st Move International are approved by Lloyds of London and registered with the FSA to sell insurance products. Our FSA Registration Number is 314930. Is your mover registered? You can quickly check our, or indeed anyone else's, registration by clicking the following link - Financial Services Authority (FSA)
When do I pay for my shipment?
When you ship with 1st Move International there is no payment up front or deposit required. Your goods will be collected from your UK address and brought back to our packing facility where they will be packed to pallets for shipment. Once your goods are packed and ready to go we shall raise your invoice and e mail a copy to you. We then require you to settle your account before we can physically ship the goods from the UK.
Accepted methods of payment - We can accept payment by any of the following means: Credit card (Visa or MasterCard), Debit Card (Switch or Delta), UK Cheque (must be from a UK account), Bank Transfer, Cash deposit into our account. We regret that if paying by credit card we have to pass on the credit card companies' charge to us of (2%).
Additional information
All shipments to America are subject to a minimum charge based on 2 cubic metres.
Important note on America customs regulations:
Please ensure that you clearly label ALL packages that YOU have packed with confirmation of YOUR NAME and DESTINATION in America. We shall label all items that are being professionally packed at time of packing for shipment. All shipments of personal effects entering America are subject to both Customs Clearance and Quarantine inspection. It is important that individuals are aware of current regulations on prohibited goods, please view the current regulations by clicking the following link - American Customs
Exclusions
If your rate is to our overseas depot only, you will have to pay the destination agent for certain services they supply. All overseas agents make these charges, which cover them for handling and holding your goods pending completion of customs clearance formalities. Examples of these are: 1.Terminal/Warehouse handling charges at approx. £ 22.00 to £ 30.00 per cubic metre and may vary depending on final destination. 2. An administration fee of approx £25.00 to cover telephone calls, non customs paperwork written or general advice. 3. Local delivery fee from the customs depot to your door, or you can of course collect the goods yourself. 4. A customs brokers fee to handle your customs paperwork. (In many cases it is more prudent and economical for you to deal direct with overseas customs. We have the relevant customs forms for Australia, Canada and USA which we will send if required. Dealing direct with overseas customs means you do not have to pay a brokers fee, our overseas agents will give you further advice on how to do this and avoid the brokers fees. The charges above CAN be prepaid in the UK but by paying them direct to the overseas agents, in local currency, you avoid additional costs relating to currency exchanges, bank charges and administration costs associated with 1st Move transferring funds on your behalf.
General information
We aim to make your move a stress free experience, please help us to help you and ensure that you note the following:
Your collection charge unless otherwise stated is based on a two man collection. If additional man power is required on collection this can be arranged at an additional cost of £80 per man. Are your packages easily lifted by one man, if not please tell us. For security reasons our drivers can not leave the vehicle out of sight of your property. If you are not on the ground floor, please ensure that goods are ready for collection at ground level. If you have any serious parking or access restrictions please inform us, parking tickets incurred due to failure to provide parking permits where applicable shall be applied to your account. Please also note that if you are packing your own goods please ensure that no one box is more than 25Kg in weight to ensure it can be safely lifted. If your boxes do exceed this weight 1st Move International reserve the right to re-pack your items into smaller, manageable boxes. If re-packing is required this will be charged at our standard rate of £40 per cubic metre. Please also ensure that you complete an inventory of items that you have packed yourself as we will need a copy of this list for customs purposes. Please advise us of any restrictions whatsoever that may hinder us from collecting your goods. If your goods are already packed we can usually collect anywhere in the UK within 24/48 hours of your advice. If we are packing your goods for you please advise us at least 5 days prior to your requested removal day in order that we can allocate our packing team for you. Professional packing is charged at a rate of £40 per cubic metre and £20 per cubic metre for furniture items. Packing charges do not include the provision of wooden packing crates unless otherwise stated, these can be provided at additional cost.
YOUR QUOTATION IS VALID FOR 60 DAYS.
If you wish to book your shipment after the 60 day validity period please do not hesitate to contact our offices and we shall be happy to advise if your above quote is still valid. If your requirements have changed we shall also be more than happy to provide a revised free of charge quotation.
Useful links - Please note that all of the below links will navigate you back to the appropriate page on our web site
* BOOKING YOUR SHIPMENT. To navigate to our on line booking form - Please click here
* FREE BOXES. How to take advantage of our special offer - Please click here
* INSURANCE - For details of available insurance and confirmation of insurance terms - Please click here
* PACKING - For details of how we pack your goods for shipment - Please click here
* CAR AND BOAT SHIPPING SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE - For details of our car / boat shipping services - Please click here
* CUSTOMER FEEDBACK. How did we do? We love customer feedback, please let us know your comments or opinions... Please click here
Again may we thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide a quote for your move. If we can assist you further please do not hesitate to contact our offices on FREE-Phone 0800 389 0784 or you can click here to book your shipment on line
Mark Gwinnell
1st Move International Limited
Email: mark@shipit.co.uk
Websites at: http://www.shipit.co.uk and www.moveme.co.uk
Tel No. +44 ( 0 ) 117 9828123
Fax No: +44 ( 0 ) 117 9822229
Freephone from the UK: 0800 3890784
Associated Companies and Services:
Car and boat shipping from UK www.autoshippers.co.uk
Car shipping from the USA www.autocarshippers.com
Just called them as well - they are based near me which is cool and they seem really good if a little pricey - it is only to Los Angeles (but can pick up ourselves) and there would be about $100 extra charges at that end for processing etc - the quote they gave me was £582 based on a minimum of 2 cubic metres. Have Pickfords coming to visit on Thursday so will keep updating info
£580 seems to be kinda standard for me though
£580 seems to be kinda standard for me though
If you're happy to pick up from the port, have you checked with all freight?
I contacted them but haven't heard back yet. Would be best to get door to door if we can but obviously if that works out much more expensive then we will go for the cheaper option. Pickfords coming out on Thursday should be interesting - I think that is who StP used and she said they were really good
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