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by newhere » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 3:39 am
Hi - Does anyone have any idea what it would costs to ship a small apartment of furniture back to the US. Thanks for the help.
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by Scorpion » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 3:48 am
what will be the approx weight of the furniture you will be looking into.
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by Carpe Diem » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 4:27 am
Weight doesn't matter much, it's volume... Get a quote from a freight forwarder for a 20' container...
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by Scorpion » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 4:40 am
Carpe Diem wrote:Weight doesn't matter much, it's volume... Get a quote from a freight forwarder for a 20' container...
Ohhh ya,, that shows am less experienced in these kind'a things

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by newhere » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 4:42 am
I think my "stuff" would definitely fit in a 20' container. Any ballpark estimate on the cost??
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by Blaze » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 5:01 am
Going the other way, US (Philly) to SG for a 20' container door to door is US$3000.
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by Scorpion » Thu, 17 Nov 2005 5:11 am
Sooo costly..
iz it worth while for a furniture that can be bought locally there.

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by Carpe Diem » Sat, 19 Nov 2005 11:11 am
I found a cheaper option specially for you...

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