[spudulike]

We've had four companies round to give us quotes for shipping our belongings back to the UK so thought I'd post the prices in case others make the leap back.

We came out with a full container and have sold alot (and de-cluttered). Everything we have sold from Ikea we have managed to sell at a profit so items such as the childrens bedroom furniture we can replace immediately and get them settled before the rest arrives.

We are taking roughly half a container back (16 cubic metres). We are self packing everything but have asked them to wrap furniture.

Allied Pickfords - $6649 (although this is only 14 cubic metres...)
Allied movers - $5925
Grace removals - $8890 :exit And we had to call them 5 times to get them to come round!!
Conroys - $5800

We were torn between Allied Movers and Conroy's but have seen some dodgy reports on Allied Movers and lots of people have recommended Conroy's so we've decided to use them. I know two other ENZ members who are going home this month and they are also using Conroy's. We kept in touch whilst getting quotes and found it helped enormously talking it over with people in the same position. Both them, and me and hubby just got a good feeling about Conroy's so we'll post and let you know what they're like when our stuff arrives.

If anybody does move and intends to buy any items of NZ furniture etc bear in mind that the removal company can collect them from the shop and GST is taken off. We've bought a couple of items at a lovely shop in Petone which uses recycled wood and got GST knocked off the already very good price!!

Hope this is useful to someone.

Louise

[stu70]

Thanks spudulike. It sure is very helpful even for North Americans as it gives some numbers to think about. It is better to plan everything before you plan to immigrate. You just never know. Good luck with your plans. Regards,

[colindp]

Hi Spud,
Like you we are heading back most likely next month, I will be having a full 20 ft container and I will be packing and loading the container myself.
In the UK I have asked for full customs clearance and delivery to UK address where I will unload the container... the cheapest quote I have had is from Price's at $5550.
Thankfully we have had two fairly small rentals during our time here and have never actually unpacked all our stuff so we don't have much to do top prepare for the move back :clap

Hope all goes well with your move...dont forget the returnees meet sometime in the near future..LOL :nice1

[spudulike]

Thanks for the good wishes - and definitely would love a meet up. Perhaps over a decent sunday lunch and pint of real beer (for hubby - can't stand it myself!!) :D

Just as an afterthought for those doing self pack with a full container - try mainfreight as it is cheaper to ship a full container with them, than half a container!! Worth a check anyway.

L

[colindp]

Mmmmm......Pub Sunday lunch..:clap :clap

Are you still heading for Exeter? We are going to Buckinghamshire but my daughter is in Exeter...So no doubt we will be making frequent visits to that part of the world. Try Broadclyst (Red Lion Inn) nice pub there right by the church and good grub. Another we used to go to quite often was The Talaton Inn in a little village called Talaton, you might need to book that one as it gets busy on a sunday and one more (sorry about this) :laugh is the Hare & hounds just outside Honiton at Sidbury on the road to Sidmouth...fantastic Sunday carvery...see link :nice1

http://www.hareandhounds-devon.co.uk/

Thanks for the tip about Mainfreight just sent an e-mail to see if they can beat my cheapest quote

[spudulike]

Hi Colin,

Yes we're still heading to Exeter so perhaps we'll get to meet up at some point when you're down that way. Please don't ever apologise for recommending good pubs - the more the merrier :D I'll write those down and put them on my list of cultural things to do when I get back :laugh

Louise

[kiwidollie]

Just wanted to let you know that I used Conroys to move back in September 06 and they were absolutely BRILL!!!

Heartily recommended.

Good luck with the move - I'm loving being back home x

[jo b]

Just wanted to let you know that I used Conroys to move back in September 06 and they were absolutely BRILL!!!

Heartily recommended.

Good luck with the move - I'm loving being back home x


Hey we used Conroys too, Ian self packed and they loaded, very good. VAnlines slashed my leather settee unpacking in NZ.

Alison I too love being home and wouldn't change a thing except maybe a lottery win would top it off!!

Oh BTW everyone I am with child no. 3 now due in Oct 2007 (was going to be the kiwi baby but I couldn't do it without my family).

[jo b]

Hey we used Conroys too, Ian self packed and they loaded, very good. VAnlines slashed my leather settee unpacking in NZ.

Alison I too love being home and wouldn't change a thing except maybe a lottery win would top it off!!

Oh BTW everyone I am with child no. 3 now due in Oct 2007 (was going to be the kiwi baby but I couldn't do it without my family).

That should say have a baby without my family around me!!!

[zardell]

That should say have a baby without my family around me!!!



Hey you.........CONGRATULATIONS............:raebanana

Good to hear from you.

Julie

xx

[jubjub]

Congrats Jo, things do seem to be working out well for you since you returned to UK.

[spudulike]

Just wanted to let you know that I used Conroys to move back in September 06 and they were absolutely BRILL!!!

Heartily recommended.

Good luck with the move - I'm loving being back home x

Great to hear - thank you for your reply!! Wonderful to know you're happy to be home too. It's reassuring to know there are a few of us that go back and more reassuring to know you are happy with the decision!! :)

Hey we used Conroys too, Ian self packed and they loaded, very good. VAnlines slashed my leather settee unpacking in NZ.

Alison I too love being home and wouldn't change a thing except maybe a lottery win would top it off!!

Oh BTW everyone I am with child no. 3 now due in Oct 2007 (was going to be the kiwi baby but I couldn't do it without my family).

Thanks for the reply jo b. Glad the move has worked out for you and huge congratulations on your pregnancy :raebanana

Louise :)

[Marie P]

Jo and Ian ..........wow .........fantastic news :nice1 .......Diny and I were chatting about you earlier .

Baby number 3 ....good luck .......Lucky baby to have such a great big sister and brother .

Take care and keep in touch .

Marie and Dave and family xxxxx

[marcia]

Congratulations Jo and Ian :raebanana , you seem to have hijacked this thread now lol.

Let us know how things go with the bump!

[Kim39]

Well Jo thats gobsmacking news for us North Westeners here. Good luck to you and Ian from us in TA. How's the kids taken the news Jo? Got to agree with Marcia, you have well and truely turned this thread on its head.:laugh

Kim

[pieeater]

Thanks for sharing the info re.shipping quotes.

[jo b]

Sorry guys gonna turn this on it's head again

sadly I lost the baby this morning just when I thouht getting to 12 weeks I was a bit safer.

Well things happen for a reason so I am keeping my spirits up and we will keep you inform of progress, as we will still keep trying for number 3.

Thanks

Jo

[pleccy2000]

That is so sad.

[spudulike]

So sorry to hear your very sad news. Hope things get better for you soon.

[kiwidollie]

Oh Jo I'm so sorry.... be kind to yourself and take the time you need.

Alison x

[auskiwi]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your baby. Hugs,
Amy.

[jo b]

Thanks for all of your kind messages. I don;t think it has hit me yet or I am more pragmatic than I thought.

Just glad to have family and friends around me at this sad time.

Jo

xxx

[stu70]

Your story is very similar to our own(all those years ago) Jo b. It is really hard on everyone but you are right, it happens for a good reason. At the time it did not feel that way and nothing would seem right but I will tell you, you will prevail and things will be alright. Keep faith in yourself, thats all you need. I wish you all the best Jo.

[K&CS]

Jo, so sorry to hear your news. I had two miscarriages before I had Alex (Alex was baby no 3). I know so many people who had their first two with no problems but then miscarried with no 3. If you want to PM me, please feel free. I know exactly how you feel - I had my second mc at around the same stage you were. I found it was the following week that things got really bad when the hormones came crashing down. You need to make sure you grieve and don't feel like you have to try to be strong. I waited about 5 months before trying again but some people feel better to start trying again straightaway. No right or wrong...

Good luck with no 3.

Kate x

[Cardy]

Hi Jo we lost our first baby and our third but with family and friends around to help it got better ,not forgotten but better.theres not a lot anyone can say to help but we do know how you must be feeling. best wishes cardy and bev

[Kim39]

Sorry to hear this news lass. Nice to know that you do have this support at such a time.

Kim