What's the cheapest way to ship furniture to the TRNC please?

BeeKeeper


Joined: 29/09/2009
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 14:39

Hello,



I need to ship some household furniture from the UK to the TRNC. I will need a some space in a shipping container - either a third of the container or half, depending on the price.



However, the quotation I have been given is pretty expensive - £3,500. Can anyone suggest a cheaper way please?



The Beekeeper.

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 16:51

Hello Alex

Perhaps I can help you? We send regular 'Groupage' or Shared containers and you pay only for the space you occupy, not the whole container which is what the price above looks like. If you would like to let me have your email address I'll send you an inventory sheet so that we can 'quantify' your goods. We collect from all over the UK at very reasonable charges. Our next Groupage container will be in a couple of weeks, full ones all the time, as usual. Cars too.

I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards

Jo Valentine

01302 729696

Email: valentineremovals@hotmail.com

http://www.jamesvalentineremovals.co.uk

elkiton



Joined: 15/03/2009
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 18:18

Hi Beekeeper, Jo came to my rescue in 2008 when an international shipping name let us down badly 3 weeks before we were due to leave the UK. All our goods arrived intact including a 24 piece crystal glasses set which they wrapped individually. No hesitation in suggesting they are a good choice to go with.

TonyE

newguy


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 179

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 12:04

I have also had a good quote from Jo would reccomend you get in touch

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 12:15

Jo has been wonderful for me also arranging the shipment of some medical equipment free of charge. Getting excited now Jo it should be here next week. Thank you again.



Chris

Olaytrans


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 10:59

Dear Alex,



If you would like an alternative quote You can e-mail olaytrans@olaytrans.com



Kindest Regards,

Hurmus Sarp

Olaytrans International Movers

Famagusta-Northern Cyprus

Tel.0090 392 365 34 30

fax.0090 392 365 38 75

e-mail.olaytrans@olaytrans.com

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 11:28

Use Olaytrans, professional, quality shippers. Don't go anywhere else. just my opinion.

Bertie


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 155

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 11:55

We had a disastrous experience using Jo Valentine, household goods damaged and missing and we havent heard a word from Jo since August in spite of having paid her 450 insurance we definately would not recommend her it was a shamble from start to finish. Sorry Jo but we havent heard a word from you in spite of sending lists and photographs of damaged and missing goods

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 12:53

I shipped mine back with Jo Valentine it has arrived in the UK but as I dont arrive back until the 30th cant check it out, but great service and quick

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 13:12

"Use Olaytrans, professional, quality shippers. Don't go anywhere else. just my opinion".

They lost my goods. No idea what happened to them. I suspect they were actually 'removed' from Famagust storage, rather than being sent somewhere unknown.

However, they did at least give me my money back as 'compensation', something I would not expect from a TRNC company.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 13:26

I'd recommend Jo Valentine, we had a 4 cubic meters to send and she arranged it to go in another container for £700 ish. Just had to pay to get it to them. No problems all very easy.