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Last activity 15 May 2018 by SheilaWelch

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SheilaWelch

Hi, I am planning on going to Sydney in 6 months and was wondering if anyone has any space in a shipping container to share.

I appreciate your consideration.

Sheila

Tattieboggle

From where are you shipping. What size container. What are you shipping is it against the law

SheilaWelch

Hi, I will be shipping from Cape Town.  I will be shipping some personal household items. My bed frame, pictures, jewelry box, etc. No it is not against the law.

Regards
Sheila

Tattieboggle

I would think very expensive. Small items possibly take with. I would put in store SA until sure. Items you mention are cheap and would be provided if you rented initially. When positive ship or dump. This was what I done over 35 years ago. Hope this will help you.

stumpy

I would carefully consider what you wish to take as shipping is expensive. Recently I sent 2 small suitcases and one shipping box, 1 meter x 1meter, by air from NZ to Australia. cost was NZ$780

SheilaWelch

Hi, thanks for your responses.  I received a price from South African Van Lines of R8250 for 2 cubic meters which I don't think is a bad price.

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