barrel shipping

[DRExplorer]

Pacheco Express Shipping Inc.

Another option (In NYC) is Pacheco Express Shipping Inc. (718) 294-3035. I bought a blue barrel elsewhere but this company came to pick it up from my office. Keep in mind, it doesn't go on the ship the same they pick up the barrel. My family in DR got the barrel (Door to Door service) got it in exactly three weeks from the day it was picked up at my office. I never have to pay fees, duties fees or anything else. My barrel comes with a watertight seal on top and I can attach a small lock on it as well, mine was never broken off. When you put a shipping address on the barrel, it is best to use a black marker and write it directly on the barrel itself.

 

[DRExplorer]

Anything that fits in there. We've shipped 5 of them since October: kitchen stuff, a microwave, clothing, dishes, ceramic crocks [that hold the 5 gallon bottles], good pots and pans, electronic stuff, even a chainsaw. You name it, we've shipped it. Fill anything with space inside - the microwave is filled with "stuff". Inside the big ceramic crocks too. I've only had one thing break - a corning ware baking dish. It gets delivered right to the door.

AE

Your microwave oven arrived in DR ok?
I am planning to send a large one soon and am worrying about keeping it intact. I will put inside some new towels to cushion the inside of the oven. Anything else I could do?

 

[william webster]

This problem is in Texas

BTW... my fastest delivery was 2 weeks... Awilda Shipping from Brooklyn to Cabrera..... \

Dropped off between Xmas & New Years... onboard the next day...mid-January delivery

This year it took about a month but that was in the "busy" season.... Noviembre

WW

 

[AlterEgo]

Your microwave oven arrived in DR ok?
I am planning to send a large one soon and am worrying about keeping it intact. I will put inside some new towels to cushion the inside of the oven. Anything else I could do?

It's still in-transit, so I'm hoping it arrives OK. I padded under it with some big bath sheet towels, wrapped the glass revolving tray in bubble wrap, and packed some soft things inside the microwave with it so nothing will bounce around. We shipped it in a barrel rather than a box and just padded around the outside of the microwave with clothing, sheets, towels, etc.

It won't arrive until late January, so time will tell how it arrives.

AE

 

[Jerry K]

SHipping from Miami

Would you please forward the company and number in Miami of the folks that will ship a barrel to POP.
Sounds like the way to go from Pompano Beach.
Thanks

 

[dondada]

Is there an issue with microwaves in the Dom.Rep.? My friend just asked me to bring him one but I dont think I can check that as apart of my luggage.

Plaza Lama's facebook page has two different LG's for about $100 bucks.

The correct # Nunez Shipping 504-234-3580, in New Orleans.

 

[AlterEgo]

Is there an issue with microwaves in the Dom.Rep.? My friend just asked me to bring him one but I dont think I can check that as apart of my luggage.

Plaza Lama's facebook page has two different LG's for about $100 bucks.

The correct # Nunez Shipping 504-234-3580, in New Orleans.

I don't know if it's true, but I've heard that Plaza Lama sells a lot of refurbished electronic items. You'd probably have to pack the microwave into a box and ship it [$75 from most places], negating any savings anyway.

AE

 

[playacaribe2]

Yes you can...

bring a microwave in checked luggage. Done it twice to be exact...before airlines instituted bag fees (this may or may not affect a cost saving analysis). Both times I took the micro out of the box to have more room in the luggage.

As was posted by AE, wrap it good...use towels, sheets etc., never bubble wrap...as that is just wasted space. Besides, the towels, sheets etc., can also be part of your gift. Fill the interior of the microwave with those Ramen noodles. I find they are almost a dominican staple.

Lots of good advice here on sending stuff....so let me add this...If you do send boxes, use or buy the 27" TV box most movers sell. Then get 12x12x8 boxes for the smaller items . They fit like a glove....so no wasted space (hint-try the post office for these small boxes).


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

Is there an issue with microwaves in the Dom.Rep.? My friend just asked me to bring him one but I dont think I can check that as apart of my luggage.

Plaza Lama's facebook page has two different LG's for about $100 bucks.

The correct # Nunez Shipping 504-234-3580, in New Orleans.

 

[dondada]

Freight Shipping to the Dominican Republic - Low Cost Shipping

 

[bri777]

Thank you
Bri

 

[Jumbo]

$75 for a small box(Called a "Dish Barrel" by moving companies),and $125 for a large box,(called a TV/microwave box by moving companies). Price includes the box,and door 2 door shipping. Sent 7 boxes since november, 30 days average shipping time. No customs,even with new desktop computer,2 flat screen 22: monitors,wireless HP printer,convection oven,all new in boxes.
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Thanks Criss, went to the city of sin, got my barrel ( $30 for barrel and $125 door to door ) and was assured it will show up in Santiago when i get there next month. Way better than paying for and lugging down extra suitcases.

 

[AlterEgo]

Bad news!

Today my sister-in-law told us that the Dominican papers have announced that the end of door-to-door shipping of boxes and barrels is nearing an end. They will all have to pass through customs and taxes will have to be paid by the recipient based on the contents. They'll have to be physically picked up.

The effective date has not been set yet, so if anyone is on the fence about shipping something, now is the time to do it!!!!

AE

 

[Olly]

Times is hard for the customs I guess so they are going for the little stuff to stuff thier wallets!!

 

[perello24]

I live in West Texas, and my husband is the ONLY Dominican in town. So we are totally out of the way. But I know there has to be a place somewhere in Texas who ships barrels from TX to Santo Domingo. I would love to send my mother in law a couple but don't know of any reliable shippers here in Texas. Any Dominicans here in Texas ex. Houston or Dallas PLEASE let me know some info. I wouldn't mind going to Dallas to ship.

 

[bri777]

P 24
I ve been looking for 1 month now ,out of Houston,I found 2 shippers here but only to rio haina,nobody to pop
Manu

 

[bri777]

and u have to pick it up!

 

[william webster]

Today my sister-in-law told us that the Dominican papers have announced that the end of door-to-door shipping of boxes and barrels is nearing an end. They will all have to pass through customs and taxes will have to be paid by the recipient based on the contents. They'll have to be physically picked up.

The effective date has not been set yet, so if anyone is on the fence about shipping something, now is the time to do it!!!!

AE

AE... can you or anybody confirm this... hard to believe its true. ???

We really do need to know..... I use them regularly as do all of my friends.

Just little stuff - often below the $200 limit if taken separatley.

I hope its not true

WW

 

[cfipilot]

ANyone have a contact in the philadelphia area?

 

[RacerX]

ANyone have a contact in the philadelphia area?

You re going to have to look in Central and Northern New Jersey around Newark, Elizabeth, etc. They do come and pick it up. I know they cover A-B-E on the NE Pa side. There may be places in Cherry Hill or South Jersey, but guaranteed places in Northern Jersey

 

[AlterEgo]

ANyone have a contact in the philadelphia area?

There are a couple in Camden that will pick up in Philly - try:

Embarque Bellavista [we've used them for years, they also pick up in AC]
1715 Mount Ephraim Ave
Camden, NJ 08104-1827
Phone856) 966-5180

or

Embarque Camden
(1-866) 863-9590

There are probably others, if I find out the names I'll post them for you

AE