Shipping BACK to the UK - costs?

**Ryan T. Lion** · 10-05-2011, 12:24 AM

Hi all

We're coming out on a 457 visa in August. It's for 2 years initially.

Anyone filled (or part filled) a container heading back to the UK?

Could people let me know any quotes they'd got ? PM is fine if you don't want to post it publicly.

I know it's early to think about when we head back (before we've even got there) but how much it costs to ship stuff back to the UK has an impact upon how much we ship out to Oz in the first place - if you catch my drift!

Thanks all - Ryan :D

"one day you'll wake up and be sick to death of all my questions"

**scmercer** · 11-05-2011, 05:51 AM

Hi

I am just in the process of getting quotes to ship back to the UK. It is so much more than when we originally came here. For a 20ft container it is costing between $7500 - 9000. That is to fill it, I am sure if you are not using the full 20ft and are sharing a container then it would be a lot less.

Hope this helps!

**Ryan T. Lion** · 11-05-2011, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by scmercer

Hi

I am just in the process of getting quotes to ship back to the UK. It is so much more than when we originally came here. For a 20ft container it is costing between $7500 - 9000. That is to fill it, I am sure if you are not using the full 20ft and are sharing a container then it would be a lot less.

Hope this helps!

Well, I've just been quoted $9k AU to ship a 20ft container to Oz, because I'm being forced to use corporate accounts etc....... It's all coming out of my relocation allowance so I'm a bit miffed. I mean, that's £6000 GBP and I know for a fact that others doing it 'privately' can get the exact same service for £3800-4200.

It's one business ripping off another - with muggins here losing out.

**scmercer** · 11-05-2011, 10:36 AM

That does seem a bit steep. I had just over half a 20ft container coming over here and it cost 2200 GBP including insurance!

**Ryan T. Lion** · 16-05-2011, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by scmercer

That does seem a bit steep. I had just over half a 20ft container coming over here and it cost 2200 GBP including insurance!

Well, as expensive as my quote seems....... It was $3000 AUD cheaper than the next one.

Bunch of flowers = £20
Bunch of flowers for a wedding = £60

Same thing with shipping companies and relocation allowances. They know you have a budget and they want as much of it as they can get.

:Randy-git:

**midwifeonthemove** · 19-05-2011, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan T. Lion

Hi all

We're coming out on a 457 visa in August. It's for 2 years initially.

Anyone filled (or part filled) a container heading back to the UK?

Could people let me know any quotes they'd got ? PM is fine if you don't want to post it publicly.

I know it's early to think about when we head back (before we've even got there) but how much it costs to ship stuff back to the UK has an impact upon how much we ship out to Oz in the first place - if you catch my drift!

Thanks all - Ryan :D

"one day you'll wake up and be sick to death of all my questions"

Hi Ryan,

We used a company called overseas packers and removers...they charged us $1700 for 1/2 20ft container (that was Brisbane to London)
Hope this helps a little.
Tanya

**colette** · 15-06-2011, 09:58 AM

We paid $7500 for a 20ft container. Our goods are still on the high seas arriving in Liverpool around 5th July so will let you know if it arrives in one piece and who the shippers are.

Originally Posted by Ryan T. Lion

Hi all

We're coming out on a 457 visa in August. It's for 2 years initially.

Anyone filled (or part filled) a container heading back to the UK?

Could people let me know any quotes they'd got ? PM is fine if you don't want to post it publicly.

I know it's early to think about when we head back (before we've even got there) but how much it costs to ship stuff back to the UK has an impact upon how much we ship out to Oz in the first place - if you catch my drift!

Thanks all - Ryan :D

"one day you'll wake up and be sick to death of all my questions"

**Mainds Family** · 15-06-2011, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by colette

We paid $7500 for a 20ft container. Our goods are still on the high seas arriving in Liverpool around 5th July so will let you know if it arrives in one piece and who the shippers are.

Hi Colette,
Can I ask if that includes insurance ?
Hope everything arrives safely and good luck with your new life in the UK

**colette** · 15-06-2011, 03:32 PM

No, we insured separately with Marine Insurance who charge roughly 1% of total value as opposed to 2.5-3% by the removal company. Will let you know whether the stuff arrives in one piece. We are so glad to be back in the UK.

**colette** · 15-06-2011, 03:34 PM

We paid $7500 for 32 cu ft. from Adelaide to Harrogate. We used a 40ft container as it was just over 20 cu ft.

Originally Posted by scmercer

Hi

I am just in the process of getting quotes to ship back to the UK. It is so much more than when we originally came here. For a 20ft container it is costing between $7500 - 9000. That is to fill it, I am sure if you are not using the full 20ft and are sharing a container then it would be a lot less.

Hope this helps!