LandM Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Thank you Bieck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 We just scrubbed everything and wiped it in jeyes fluid. I'm not even convinced that they moved anything in our box, as the way I packed it seemed untouched. Anyway leave things like tools and bikes at the front so they can check them easily. I wouldn't worry about pollen going on things after cleaning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJoe Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Please don't laugh. But can I take quite a large Ammonites fossiil that I have since I was a boy? I presume as long as it has been well cleaned this should be OK? Edited October 10, 2021 by BigJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicek Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, BigJoe said: Please don't laugh. But can I take quite a large Ammonites fossiil that I have since I was a boy? I presume as long as it has been well cleaned this should be OK? Yes should be fine, just clean it, make sure the box is labelled and declare it for customs. They may want to inspect shell/rock items. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, BigJoe said: Please don't laugh. But can I take quite a large Ammonites fossiil that I have since I was a boy? I presume as long as it has been well cleaned this should be OK? We bought two dinasaur dung fossils over with our shipping , no problems, mind you we did not declare them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJoe Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Hi again, I know Australia is strict on bring wood in, but I presume frames pictures that have a wood frame will be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicek Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, BigJoe said: Hi again, I know Australia is strict on bring wood in, but I presume frames pictures that have a wood frame will be ok? Yes this won't be a problem. The important thing is to just itemise/label any boxes clearly stating the contents. In this case, picture frames (wood). My belongings just arrived a couple weeks ago and we had a lot of wood items. All got through OK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJoe Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, bicek said: Yes this won't be a problem. The important thing is to just itemise/label any boxes clearly stating the contents. In this case, picture frames (wood). My belongings just arrived a couple weeks ago and we had a lot of wood items. All got through OK. Many thanks for the quick reply, may I ask who you used for shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicek Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, BigJoe said: Many thanks for the quick reply, may I ask who you used for shipping? I used Sevenseas MoveCubes so I self packed and had to fill out all the customs paperwork myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I've just started researching what looks to be a nightmare on how and what to take. One company said our TVs need to have wooden boxes to transport them at a cost of £250 each! Is this the same with all companies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, laf said: I've just started researching what looks to be a nightmare on how and what to take. One company said our TVs need to have wooden boxes to transport them at a cost of £250 each! Is this the same with all companies? Or the original packaging. They are easily damaged otherwise. Saying that I packed my sons in a box altered to fit and made sure screen was secured with nothin touching it. Then packed in move cube. No issues still works fine. The cube was fully packed with any gaps filled with cushions or towels. Nothing could move inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, laf said: I've just started researching what looks to be a nightmare on how and what to take. One company said our TVs need to have wooden boxes to transport them at a cost of £250 each! Is this the same with all companies? It won't be the same for all companies. However if you don't want to pack them in a wooden box OR their original packaging, leave them behind. They're only going to arrive broken otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 52 minutes ago, laf said: I've just started researching what looks to be a nightmare on how and what to take. One company said our TVs need to have wooden boxes to transport them at a cost of £250 each! Is this the same with all companies? Regardless of the packaging I wouldn't take it anyway. 1. The tuners are different here - you might not get all the channels (if any?) 2. If it's a smart TV most of them can't be changed to a new region. You might be stuck with the British apps that you can't use in Australia and unable to install Australian apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 7 hours ago, JetBlast said: Regardless of the packaging I wouldn't take it anyway. 1. The tuners are different here - you might not get all the channels (if any?) 2. If it's a smart TV most of them can't be changed to a new region. You might be stuck with the British apps that you can't use in Australia and unable to install Australian apps. Brought my TVs and had no issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 The TV will work fine in terms of picking up channels. If you have a smart TV the apps will probably be an issue - they were for me. Not too big an issue, plug in a Chromecast / AppleTV and off you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 04/07/2022 at 08:09, Marisawright said: It won't be the same for all companies. However if you don't want to pack them in a wooden box OR their original packaging, leave them behind. They're only going to arrive broken otherwise. Ours were fine, just well packed by the professionals I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Has anyone taken their Sage Espresso Coffee machine Australia. If so do they work fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 3 minutes ago, StevenP said: Has anyone taken their Sage Espresso Coffee machine Australia. If so do they work fine? Change the plug and yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 35 minutes ago, StevenP said: Has anyone taken their Sage Espresso Coffee machine Australia. If so do they work fine? I don't see why not. The issue is that they're not sold here, so if something goes wrong with it, your chances of getting spares/a repair are slim. As far as I can see, most of the Sage models are the same as the Breville ones here so you might be OK (Breville owns Sage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenP Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 10 minutes ago, Marisawright said: I don't see why not. The issue is that they're not sold here, so if something goes wrong with it, your chances of getting spares/a repair are slim. As far as I can see, most of the Sage models are the same as the Breville ones here so you might be OK (Breville owns Sage). Ahh amazing I just spent £600 on it then had a moment of oh what have I done. If it breaks then i would need to import parts as it only comes with a UK warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmo Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 (edited) I would sell it here and buy locally. All the major cities have several outlets selling Prosumer coffee machines, servicing\repairs etc will be so much easier with a machine available locally. You also won't have to wait 3+ months before you can start marking coffees again, at $5 a pop in the local cafes you will probably save money For example - https://www.universalespresso.com.au/ Edited July 12 by Dimmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire_Boy Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 I am moving in 50 days time, and need advice on the following please ! : Can I bring wicker picnic baskets if I declare them ? Wife has a couple that are gifts she doesn't want to part with Can I bring the Dyson vacuum cleaner if thoroughly cleaned of dirt ? How easy / expensive is it to change plugs on appliances ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Shire_Boy said: I am moving in 50 days time, and need advice on the following please ! : Can I bring wicker picnic baskets if I declare them ? Wife has a couple that are gifts she doesn't want to part with Can I bring the Dyson vacuum cleaner if thoroughly cleaned of dirt ? How easy / expensive is it to change plugs on appliances ? Thanks Yes Yes If you're handy with a screw driver, very easy. $3 or so for the basic plugs from Bunnings. Caveat - some states think you might burn/flood your house down if you change a plug or a tap washer and have declared it illegal. https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/electrical-ddiy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Wicker declare but be aware they may charge you for fumigation or destruction! Depends on the day it seems. Some get through ok others not. Dyson yes clean really well and wash/wipe off any obvious dust Changing plugs is not difficult try it before you leave. Bring adapters for those that can’t be changed (transformer types) and put an Aussie plug on that. Be aware that some states like Queensland forbid you to even change plugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire_Boy Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 14 hours ago, rammygirl said: Wicker declare but be aware they may charge you for fumigation or destruction! Depends on the day it seems. Some get through ok others not. Dyson yes clean really well and wash/wipe off any obvious dust Changing plugs is not difficult try it before you leave. Bring adapters for those that can’t be changed (transformer types) and put an Aussie plug on that. Be aware that some states like Queensland forbid you to even change plugs! Thanks, this is really helpful. Think we will take a chance with the wicker, declare it, and see what happens. Just been googling how to change a moulded plug. Looks pretty easy. Might give that a go on some of my power tools. I kind of assumed that modern moulded plugs would be a nightmare to change, compared to the older style ones that just unscrewed. Only thing is I won't know if it actually works until I get to Australia and plug it in ! And yes, my wife did tell me that we can't mess with electrics in Australia. We are moving to NSW, and need a few light switches changed over. It's not really where my expertise is, so will probably get someone in for all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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