Shipping, selling and giving away your things
Shipping is priced by volume, so sort before the movers’ survey. Good movers book up in summer and at school-year end, and last-week sales go for little.
The steps, in order
- Decide what to ship, sell, donate or binSea freight is priced by volume; sort before the mover’s survey.6 weeks before
- Get three mover quotes and bookSurvey, door-to-door, insurance and customs at destination.5 weeks before
- Sell and give awayList early, schedule pickups before packing day.7 days before
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