Shipping a computer?
May 1, 2006 8:32 AM Subscribe
Shipping a desktop pc from Australia to the UK? Air or ship? Which companies? Any tips?
I've recently moved from Melbourne to London and I've been looking into buying a new pc, but decided it's a better idea to get my kitted out pc shipped over here. It's a reasonably heavy mid-tower pc with 5 hdd's, etc - can't weigh it at the moment since I'm already in London. I'm wondering what sort of costs are involved and if there's any sort of import laws, forms, things I need to be aware of? Is air freighting it likely to be safer than shipping or would it be too costly? Any advice welcome, thanks!
I've recently moved from Melbourne to London and I've been looking into buying a new pc, but decided it's a better idea to get my kitted out pc shipped over here. It's a reasonably heavy mid-tower pc with 5 hdd's, etc - can't weigh it at the moment since I'm already in London. I'm wondering what sort of costs are involved and if there's any sort of import laws, forms, things I need to be aware of? Is air freighting it likely to be safer than shipping or would it be too costly? Any advice welcome, thanks!
Response by poster: Thanks for the response mate, I will check out that company.
posted by Onanist at 5:05 PM on May 1, 2006
posted by Onanist at 5:05 PM on May 1, 2006
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You will need to pack / or have packed your computer very well.
Air freight is fast and expensive; Seafreight is slow and costs much less. The most expensive bits comparatively are likely to be you to the depot / the depot to you.
Ask about customs clearance it is frequently worth the company doing this for you.
posted by adamvasco at 10:50 AM on May 1, 2006