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Esenada
Joined: 10 Jun 2005
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 Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:11 am Post subject: Need some information and advice. |
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Hi all,
I have been living in Korea now for about 3 years and I will be leaving soon with my wife. In that time we have accumulated a lot of stuff that we would like to bring back to Australia. I was wondering what is the cheapest way to ship stuff back home. It doesn't need to be fast (I'm going to have to live with my parents for a while when I get back  ) so if it takes a month or so then that is cool. Any and all info will be welcomed. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:35 am Post subject: |
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| I used the local post office. They have boxes of various sizes. Each box size has a weight limit. The clerk can tell you about the weight. They also have a 'fast' and 'slow' delivery rate. I shipped about 20 boxes. Nothing was broken or lost. I was very happy with the service. |
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ajuma
Joined: 18 Feb 2003
Location: Anywere but Seoul!!
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:38 am Post subject: |
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| If you have a lot of large items you want to take, shipping them (by boat!) might be the cheapest way. Have a Korean friend call a few companies to find out the prices. Are you SURE you need all of the stuff you're taking? Selling it here on Dave's might be a better option! |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:56 am Post subject: Re: Need some information and advice. |
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| Esenada wrote: |
Hi all,
I have been living in Korea now for about 3 years and I will be leaving soon with my wife. In that time we have accumulated a lot of stuff that we would like to bring back to Australia. I was wondering what is the cheapest way to ship stuff back home. It doesn't need to be fast (I'm going to have to live with my parents for a while when I get back ) so if it takes a month or so then that is cool. Any and all info will be welcomed. |
This question is the easiest ever asked.
Just ship it by boat.. takes 1-2 months.. I've done it dozens and dozens of different times. The beauty is you can put real heavy shit in the box.. and its still cheap. (But only ship the stuff you want to have around).
Why people ship kitchen garbage and other garbage when you can replace it cheaper then shipping it is beyond me. |
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sheba
Joined: 16 May 2005
Location: Here there and everywhere!
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Yep from what Ive heard, shipping is definately the way to go. My aunty moved to aussie and they paid by the half 'container' regardless of weight. The half container cost $500 and it held their king bed, sofas, dressing tables etc...
It all depends on the shipping company though as well |
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