Author Topic: Shipping my furniture to Turkey (Read 3640 times)

Scunner · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:53:39 AM »

I have often wondered how a big concern like Pickfords deal with the backhander costs - do they have their own section on the quote?

stoop · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2009, 12:02:14 PM »

LOL - I'll check that one out when I go back to work on Friday.

Stu

Crabbit · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2009, 18:11:48 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by stoop

I work for them

ooh, Stoop`s a mover, it`s a shame he`s not a shaker.

nigelthebuilder · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2009, 20:44:53 PM »

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Please remember children read the Calis Beach Forum $:-\$

Scunner

starman™ · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2009, 11:10:30 AM »

Pickfords use a local company in Turkey as they dont have an office here. When you get your estimate from them check the small print. Generally THC, SIT and local taxes are not included in the estimate. THC (terminal handling charge) is normally a straight forward fee but SIT (storage in transit) would not be included as thats a daily storage rate of your container being in the Turkish port and is charged from the day it arrives to the day it physically leaves the port. Also remember that the longer your goods stay in a container at the port as you are trying to get all your paperwork, the shipping line who owns the container charges demurrage for use of their container on a daily basis.
Just be prepared for costs like this that would not be included in your estimate.

stoop · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2009, 11:22:04 AM »

I think they use their Allied partners in most countries as they are part of the Allied Network.

I'm sure it's a minefield but I think they know what they are doing.

Have a look at their website if you haven't yet seen it.

http://www.pickfords.co.uk/moving-to-turkey-removals-to-and-from-turkey-pickfords

There - that's my plug for Pickfords today:D

ps - I don't have anything to do with the removals side of the business

starman™ · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2009, 11:56:25 AM »

I should also add that although I used to work for a removal company in Turkey, I no longer do

Scunner · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2009, 11:58:23 AM »

Were you removed?

starman™ · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2009, 12:15:27 PM »

no. got bored of it and moved on but willing to share what I learned to advise others.

stuart · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2009, 03:42:27 AM »

starman you got the S.I.T.right but you forgot to include the S.H.I.T that goes with it..(storage handling in transit.)

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