Today, lot of things accomplished. Finalized on movers, spoke to them to confirm on date. Researched a lot and enquired many options, based on all the inputs and comparing side by side, I found that my stuff is less for full container. In terms of cost of full container versus pallet shipping, it was around $1000 which is still big amount for me right now. So I decided to got with pallet shipping. The shipping company assured me that, based on stuff I listed, they estimated 400 cu. ft and would fit on 2 or 3 pallets. In case, it exceeds 400 cu. ft, they quoted $2.5/cu. ft which I thought reasonable. Confirmed on pallet shipping. On packing front I decided to pack myself, espcially my high end home theatre speakers, telesope etc. Adopted following material for packing:
1. Got a huge roll of bubble wrap from Staples
2. Informed Walmart over the weekend usually close to midnight to store some packing boxes. Went in the morning at 7:00 AM, and they stored really good boxes much better than what you pay at U-Haul and in total 40 boxes
3. I wrapped every item into bubble wrap and over it tightly shrink wrapped it, this should give both shock absorbing and water/moisture proof.
4. Once I put them in box, poured foam peanuts aroung and closed it.
5. Especially for electronic items, I shrink wrapped outer box itself (little too much carried away with fool proof packing... yes I can get crazy ALL THE TIME!-)
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Which mover did you use. can you give the contect info.
I used worldwide shipping, you can visit website
www.worldwide4shipping.com
in US call 1-800-327-5252
Ganesh is th eperson I was dealing for my shipping.
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