Guest Clarebear Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hey, Just sorted shipping but it's a mate who has a removal company hence a very good price. The agreemant is we pack our own stuff. Anyone done this before? Concerned about the whole PBO thingy... Clarebear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Well apart from the fact that I can't spell, I have also noticed that I should have posted this in the 'Shipping' section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ali_M Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Clarebear, I think the only problem might be that you won't be able to get insurance for your stuff if you pack it yourself. On my insurance, the condition was that it had to be packed by members of a particular packing institution. Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks Ali, will look into it. Our mate is going to 'oversee' our packing...my husband has worked for him in the past so has experience in packing lol. As far as shipping company is concerned out mate is doing it and the inventory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 My shipping agent told me QAIS open all boxes marked PBO for inspection, so make sure everything is spotlessly clean, no grass, seeds, mud etc, clean any outdoor stuff including your soles of your shoes with Jeyes fluid (it stinks) if they open the first box and find a spot of mud or blade of grass they will open all the boxes and you could be in for a hefty fumigation charge, also no 'untreated' natural products like cane furniture or wooden ornaments, even things like candles are a no no unless they state they are synthetic wax and not natural bees wax, its a minefield................good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks Druid, we have loads of African stuff from many trips to visit rellies in SA. Maybe I should let go of it, it's sad but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do...I'm taking a large oak bench thats antique (no woodworm) do you think that will pose a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 We too have loads of African stuff including a 6ft Giraffe from Swaziland, unfortunately it all got to stay, if your oak bench is treated then its ok, if you ship it and AQIS decide that its not treated then you will have to pay to have it destroyed, not having woodworm is not an indication of having been treated, things like kiln dried or pressure treated is what they are looking for, most antique furniture that is highly polished and varnished is ok as at some stage in its contruction would have been treated by the manufacturer, is your oak bench in rough oak form or is it highly polished, stained and varnished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Australia quarantine personal-effects-list.pdf Found this a while back...........I'm guessing AQUIS want an easy life, if you take note of this you wont be taking anything with to Aus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 We too have loads of African stuff including a 6ft Giraffe from Swaziland, unfortunately it all got to stay, if your oak bench is treated then its ok, if you ship it and AQIS decide that its not treated then you will have to pay to have it destroyed, not having woodworm is not an indication of having been treated, things like kiln dried or pressure treated is what they are looking for, most antique furniture that is highly polished and varnished is ok as at some stage in its contruction would have been treated by the manufacturer, is your oak bench in rough oak form or is it highly polished, stained and varnished? Rough Oak...should I get it fumigated first? It's precious that is why I want to take it...I would cry if I had to destroy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 If its that precious you might want to think about leaving it with friends here in the UK, its not worth taking a chance, AQIS even check the packing crates the shipping company use for the correct stamps before they let them in, I think there is some form of radiation treatment you can do to ensure the timber is sterile, not sure you will have to google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thesalmons Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 We were told by a shipping company that we had to leave our didgeridoo that we bought from Australia behind in the UK, cause we dont have proof of purchase and that the inside of the didgeridoo will not be treated .... lol x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQ Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 When we came..we got a 20ft Container..packed all our stuff and loaded the container all ourselves and then shipper collected and shipped it to Perth. We got insurance no problem, 3 of our boxes were opened and checked...nothing seemed even to be disturbed in the boxes! What I did was itemised everything that was in each box. I had a carton full of candles, as I was a partylite agent and wasn't going to leave those behind. That box wasn't even opened. I make soaps and wasn't sure about the scents and colours I had so I rand the Australian Quarantine/Customs and there advice was: until the ingredients list was seen they would not be able to say if they could allow them in...so for the sake of a few pounds I binned the lot abd started again here. For your antique I would ring them and ask..and even if they say you do need it fumigated ask could you have it done and certified in UK beofre you pack it.. or could they tell you the worse scenario cost if they done it and prepare yourself for it. I know sometimes its not the cost of something...its the sentimental reasons..so leaving it in the uk would not be an option for some. Good luck with the packing and move...it really is not as bad as it seems. I wrapped all my glass, ornaments (I have a lot of beswick) and crockery in news paper!! Not 1 single item got broken!! I ended up I box of photos short and Dyson parts on my electrolux vacuum! (oh and I forgot to empty the hoover before we left the Uk!! and they never picked that up!!) Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 My shippers were awful I wont go into the details again as I think I have bored everyone enough about it by now, they dont trade anymore so no need to worry. Anyway I packed all the stuff myself in newspaper. I did have two broken plates but that was all, and nothing was opened, we shipped ten boxes and 2 bikes and a tv. The broken plates were my fault I reckon and they were cheap (shouldnt have bothered bringing them really!) Oh and I got insurance no problem too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks guys so much for all your help and advice! Very much appraciated x Anyone ship Pine furniture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Pine is fine as it has been treated / varnished etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Nice one Druid! Pine is fine as it has been treated / varnished etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Nice one Druid! Anytime, Just finished cleaning all my tents and camping gear with Jeyes fluid, been smelling it for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 That too is on our to do list! Sold our massive tent, just taking a 4 man and a 2 man. OH has to clean all his work tools also, glad I'm not doing that job! Have you booked your flights yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heathfamily Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 How clean do tools such as spanners, socket sets, hammers etc need to be? Do they need to be like new, and what about rust spots? Also power tools, like drill, saw, sander? These are all personal tools not used for work/job. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarebear Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 We are going to clean them with Jeyes I think, it stinks but I guess that way they can tell they are clean! Not sure about rust, husband is buffing away as we speak... How clean do tools such as spanners, socket sets, hammers etc need to be? Do they need to be like new, and what about rust spots? Also power tools, like drill, saw, sander? These are all personal tools not used for work/job. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Tools dont talk to me about tools, I have thousands of them from 3 different continents, been buying and collecting them for 30 years, my wife hates them, my agent says they just need to be clean, no old sawdust or spider webs, any that are 100% rusted need to be binned, small amounts of rust are acceptable, they dont like rusty garden tools coz they cant see if they have mud in the rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest texasaggie Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Our moving company representative told us to make sure all the shoes were together so the packers can pack them all together to make it easier to go through customs. She also said to make sure all the dirt is off of them. I followed her instructions and spent the day cleaning tools and shoes. Can someone explain to me why AQIS makes such a fuss about shoes that are in your shipment yet they don't do anything or show any concern for the shoes on my feet when I get off the plane in Perth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarab Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Susie Q which shipping company let you pack all your own stuff & load it too? Thanks Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Our moving company representative told us to make sure all the shoes were together so the packers can pack them all together to make it easier to go through customs. She also said to make sure all the dirt is off of them. I followed her instructions and spent the day cleaning tools and shoes. Can someone explain to me why AQIS makes such a fuss about shoes that are in your shipment yet they don't do anything or show any concern for the shoes on my feet when I get off the plane in Perth? Mad cow disease, here in the uk anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandi1971 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 We've packed and unloaded a container a couple of times now and have so far had no problems. Just make sure you get the guide lines for each company/country and stick to them, and make sure you wrap, pack and label correctly. We are using Anglo this time and are loading container this end but they are unloading in Perth. Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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