shipping to perth what to bring?

[cupraglasgow]

Moving to Perth at end of Aug, need to pack container and was wondering any advice on any extra stuff to pack that might not be on offer in OZ or would be cost effective to bring like electrical items, household stuff or clothing?

Cheers

[Wanchaiwarrior]

Any electrical items will need a plug adapter, so maybe a few power boards each with an adapter (thats what I did)

Few crates of decent bitter ? Jaffa cakes ? Bourbon biscuits (preferably Sainsbury's), Ham mini cheddars, bacon frazzles................. mmmmm cant think of anything else. PM when you get here to sort postage to Brisbane




(I am only joking with regards to beer, but crisps and biscuits semi serious )

Jamie

[Bibbs]

If you've room, bring everything.

Seriously.

We've got our fridge, 50" TV, consoles and all my old computer/hifi equipment.

We binned a lot of furniture as it was sh*t, and bought new. Some real nice stuff, and some stuff from Ikea to fill a need.

Worse case you flog it here if you don't need it anymore.

I'd be tempted to sell CD/DVDs though, we bought ours and they've gone straight into the garage.

[TheTraveller]

Bibbs said:

If you've room, bring everything.

Seriously.

We've got our fridge, 50" TV, consoles and all my old computer/hifi equipment.

We binned a lot of furniture as it was sh*t, and bought new. Some real nice stuff, and some stuff from Ikea to fill a need.

Worse case you flog it here if you don't need it anymore.

I'd be tempted to sell CD/DVDs though, we bought ours and they've gone straight into the garage.

Just hope you don't have an electrical fire caused by your powerboards...goodbye insurance. But to the OP, come with a fresh attitude, this is a great place, but too many Brits want it to be an extension of 'back home'.

[Wanchaiwarrior]

TheTraveller said:

Just hope you don't have an electrical fire caused by your powerboards...goodbye insurance. But to the OP, come with a fresh attitude, this is a great place, but too many Brits want it to be an extension of 'back home'.

And that is true of here and anywhere else I've been.

[custardtart]

Cheese

[Bibbs]

TheTraveller said:

Just hope you don't have an electrical fire caused by your powerboards...goodbye insurance.

Err, not had a fire in 15 years .. why would I have one now?

[TheTraveller]

Bibbs said:

Err, not had a fire in 15 years .. why would I have one now?

Never say never.......

[TheTraveller]

Wanchaiwarrior said:

And that is true of here and anywhere else I've been.

Not sure what your getting at, but why live in foreign lands when you really want it to be just like home?? Just don't get it!!

[Pommygranite]

Bring everything. Seriously.

Edited by Pommygranite on Tuesday 19th July 13:59

[Wanchaiwarrior]

TheTraveller said:

Wanchaiwarrior said:

And that is true of here and anywhere else I've been.

Not sure what your getting at, but why live in foreign lands when you really want it to be just like home?? Just don't get it!!

I was agreeing that most British expats Ive met have moaned about where they are not being like home, bemoaning the weather, tax system, friendliness of locals, government etc. Bearing in mind Ive only visited/worked/holiday'd in a few places like Spain, Turkey, Italy, Germany, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Philipines, Thailand, Indonesia, Macau, Australia and always end up thinking "why live in foreign lands when you really want it to be just like home?"
And me, I dont miss anything about home apart from the couple of delicasies I mentioned before

[robm3]

Stuff it all in, we've brought our washing machines, beds, TV's, vacumn, bikes etc etc..

But most importantly, use your allowance of one car and bring something decent here.

[cupraglasgow]

Cheers for the advice guys.

[Wanchaiwarrior]

bus pass said:

Wanchaiwarrior said:

(I am only joking with regards to beer, but crisps and biscuits semi serious )

Jamie

You have mail.

Are you sure,? checked email nothing

yahoo address has .hk on the end

Edited by Wanchaiwarrior on Monday 25th July 03:48

[madazrx7]

Clotted cream. Doesn't exist here, nobody even knows what it is.

Perth PHers will buy as much as you can bring.

[cupraglasgow]

madazrx7 said:

Clotted cream. Doesn't exist here, nobody even knows what it is.

Perth PHers will buy as much as you can bring.

Will pop some in the container should be with you in 12 weeks

[npope]

cupraglasgow said:

Moving to Perth at end of Aug, need to pack container and was wondering any advice on any extra stuff to pack that might not be on offer in OZ or would be cost effective to bring like electrical items, household stuff or clothing?

Cheers

I have just landed so bring as much as you can as things cost a lot more and it still feels like spend spend spend. One thing I wish I did bring was my cars could have made some money on them.

If you need any advice let me know or a beer when you arrive.

Neil

[Wanchaiwarrior]

bus pass said:

Did you get it this time?

if not, try emailing me through my profile.

It's about me getting something you want to you, that you currently cant get, (biscuits and frazles, etc), in return for you getting something to me that I currently cant get.

Interested?

Yup, got that email and just replied in the afirmative with regards to a parcel exchange