<Dan> Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Whilst sorting out things, is it worth buying new duvets in Perth, or buying some in the UK and sticking them in the container. We are getting our stuff collected 8 weeks before we arrive at our house give or take. I am looking at some duck feather & Down Duvets as the wife wont let me buy the ones I want. Here the set for us and one each for the kids inc pillows is £236. Any ideas on Australian prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Dan> Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 After looking online in Aus and working out logistics. We bought 4 new sets in the UK and will add them to the container booked for the 6th Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I was thinking of getting new bedding before we go it will make it easier. It's just all the little things you won't need to worry about once your there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Check on the dept of agriculture website - I don't know if you'd have a problem if the duvets contained feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy little Vegemite Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Something else to keep in mind is the slightly different bed sizes between UK and Australia, we bought a new mattress in Oz and it is a really tight squeeze to get our UK fitted sheets over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Try and look for the ones that have three in one. Two duvets that clip together. That gives a much better system for the climate. We use the two together in winter. Then spring just the thinest of the two, then summer we just have a sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Check on the dept of agriculture website - I don't know if you'd have a problem if the duvets contained feathers Pickfords confirmed that there is no problem bringing to Oz items containing feathers such as duvets, pillows, down coats, etc. This is because they have been processed and are deemed to be clean. Only 'raw/natural' feathers like decorations are banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Dan> Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Check on the dept of agriculture website - I don't know if you'd have a problem if the duvets contained feathers Dorree Bonner said it should be fine. I guess they are treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonica Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Not a lot of people know this but 50% of the feathers are plucked from live birds causing tremendous pain - just for our comfort! So personally I avoid buying those duvets as there are alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 We bought a thick goose down duvet from John Lewis for nearly 800 pounds and it's lovely. You really need it in winter and we haven't seen anything anywhere near as nice as it here. Last weekend I bought my son a really good single goose down duvet for $180, a similar one from JL is 135 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Not a lot of people know this but 50% of the feathers are plucked from live birds causing tremendous pain - just for our comfort! So personally I avoid buying those duvets as there are alternatives. Why 50%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonica Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 So they can grow the feathers back, the other half enter the food chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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