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Am not sure if this is the right place to post this question- but I can't find where else to pst this and someone will tell me if it isn't!

Has anyone heard of, or used, either HAVAS packing & Shipping, based in Hartfield, or DRAKE MARITIME Ltd, in Brentfordd

We got a list of 'personal effects shippers' from the BIFA. Apparently they are not allowed to recommend anyone, but they sent us a list of about 20 names, all of who are registered with the BIFA.

The only name I recognised on the list was Seven Seas Worldwide- has anyone used them?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

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I'm trying to work out who to ship with too! I haven't had any experience with anyone, but friends of mine just used Seven Seas to get a number of boxes and bits and pieces from Sydney to London and they said they were great :)

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Am not sure if this is the right place to post this question- but I can't find where else to pst this and someone will tell me if it isn't!

Has anyone heard of, or used, either HAVAS packing & Shipping, based in Hartfield, or DRAKE MARITIME Ltd, in Brentfordd

We got a list of 'personal effects shippers' from the BIFA. Apparently they are not allowed to recommend anyone, but they sent us a list of about 20 names, all of who are registered with the BIFA.

The only name I recognised on the list was Seven Seas Worldwide- has anyone used them?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Can you be a bit more precise in what you are shipping. Just a few boxes or enough to need a container or part of one.

If just a few boxes I have seen many good reports of Excess Baggage, if you need a container we used Pickfords and were extremely pleased with the service they gave us.

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What would people recommend for moving the likes of books, dvds, computer etc? I'm not sure if it constitutes enough volume to go via ship, but books are rather heavy so I can see air being expensive. Haven't got anything in the way of furniture to move, if that helps.

Stu.

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AOS:

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Well I had a few quotes made and excess bagages have the best prices, so if they also have good reports it is great

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I'm using Excessbaggage and have found them so helpful.

Im looking at shipping about 15 boxes of various sizes, including books, cd's, ornaments, pictures, clothing and other personal items. They provided all the boxes, bubble wrap, tape and a blanket wrap for my dolls house. They gave me an estimate price for both air and sea, both were lower than I expected. Today I spent half an hour on their freephone number talking to a nice American lady on how to fill out the customs forms and when will be best to pick up the boxes and what happens when they ship. Even though some of my questions seemed a bit dumb, she was very patient and talked me through it all. They will email me with exact prices on air (7-14 days) and sea (6-8 weeks) for me to decide once they have my boxes.

All I had to do was pay a £50 deposit when I booked them, which comes off the final price. The only thing I would suggest is to order more boxes initially than you think you might need, if you need more boxes then there is an additional delivery charge. You can use your own boxes if you wish though.

 

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Would be interested to hear the final tally, if you don't mind :) Just trying to get a ball park figure.

Stu

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(See timeline)

AOS:

(See timeline)

ROC:

11-8-10 - ROC file sent

11-10-10 - CSC received file

11-10-10 - NOA1 date

11-15-10 - Check cashed

12-11-10 - Received biometrics letter

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ok

what I was quoted was on

6 - Tea Cartons@ 4.5CuFt = 27CuFt and

8 - 2CuFt Cartons (cd/book boxes and picture boxes) = 16CuFt

by sea - £606

by air (201kg) - £809

plus £116 on the above prices for delivery and collection

They have the box dimensions on their website.

Air shipping is priced on weight and sea by volume. I won't know an exact figure until they pick the boxes up in a few weeks time. All prices are from door to door.

 

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09/11/2007 Medical scheduled at 10.30am

01/14/2008 Interview at 9.30am Approved

03/13/2008 POE

04/22/2008 Wedding

AOS

05/23/2008 Filed for AOS, EAD and AP.           

09/08/2008 EAD card received.                         

09/15/2008 AP received.                                    

11/25/2008 Card production ordered

Removal of Conditions

10/22/2010 Filed for Removal of Conditions

12/18/2010 Green Card received

 

Naturalization

11/21/2016 Mailed N400 Naturalization application

11/29/2016 Application received

12/02/2016 NOA1

12/30/2016 Biometrics

01/04/2017 In line for interview

02/09/2017 Received interview letter

03/16/2017 Interview in St Paul, Mn - PASSED!!

03/16/2017 Same day Oath Ceremony

 

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That's a huge help, thanks very much!

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K1:

(See timeline)

AOS:

(See timeline)

ROC:

11-8-10 - ROC file sent

11-10-10 - CSC received file

11-10-10 - NOA1 date

11-15-10 - Check cashed

12-11-10 - Received biometrics letter

12-22-10 - Biometrics appointment (have to reschedule)

1-12-11 - Biometrics appointment (rescheduled appointment)

3-3-11 - Approved!

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I used sevenseas worldwide and they were great, they were also the cheapest company, arrived to collect when they said they would and my stuff was delivered right on time also.

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Am not sure if this is the right place to post this question- but I can't find where else to pst this and someone will tell me if it isn't!

Has anyone heard of, or used, either HAVAS packing & Shipping, based in Hartfield, or DRAKE MARITIME Ltd, in Brentfordd

We got a list of 'personal effects shippers' from the BIFA. Apparently they are not allowed to recommend anyone, but they sent us a list of about 20 names, all of who are registered with the BIFA.

The only name I recognised on the list was Seven Seas Worldwide- has anyone used them?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

I know someone who owns a shipping business. Let me know if you would like their info if you want a quote. They ship all over the world.

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