Sometimes people want to bring more of their possessions than can be brought as luggage, here are some of your options.
There are a few methods and here is a brief rundown (be sure to call around for the best prices):
The following comanies specialize in shipping delicate items. It would not be worthwhile to have everything shipped via one of these, but necessary for precious mementos and other valuable items. Each company is a member of the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
| www.airseapacking.com |
Air Sea Packing Group Ltd |
| www.anglopacific.co.uk |
Anglo Pacific (Fine Art) Ltd |
| www.atlantic-overseas.com |
Atlantic Fine Art Logistics |
| No website.. |
Robert Boys Shipping |
| www.const.co.uk |
Constantine Limited
134 Queens Road, London SE15 2HR. |
| www.alanfranklintransport.co.uk |
Alan Franklin Transport |
| www.ganderandwhite.com |
Gander & White Shipping Ltd |
| www.hedleyshumpers.com |
Hedleys Humpers Ltd |
| No website |
Kuwahara Ltd |
| www.lockson.co.uk |
Lockson Services Ltd |
| www.stemo.co.uk |
Stephen Morris Shipping plc |
| www.thepackingshop.co.uk |
The Packing Shop |
| www.pdq.uk.com |
PDQ Freight Ltd (Art Move) |
| www.robinsons-intl.com |
Robinson's International |
| www.seabourne-mailpack.co.uk |
Seabourne Mailpack Worldwide |
| www.vulcan-group.co.uk |
Vulcan International Services Group Ltd |
| No Website |
A. J. Williams (Shipping) |
Anything imported whether via luggage or shipping is possibly subject to customs inspection and liable for import duties of 17.5%, on goods less than 6 months old. Have receipts available if you think you may be questioned on anything of value. I’ve heard that if you intend to return to the US with these items, then they are exempt and you do not need to declare them.
Storage facilities vary in price from region to region, but in the Midwest, $50.00 per month is a good price for a single car garage size storage unit, be sure to shop around, and check out how well the sites are maintained. Take your favorite cookware, and recipes, but note that you should bring your own measuring spoons and cups with you as you might have trouble finding them here. In short, you may be better off to sell the cars and cheap older furniture rather than store them. Cars depreciate, get mucked up from disuse, and create insurance trouble later on if policies aren’t maintained.