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barrel shipping
AE....... any more word on the cessation of this service?
My lawn mower is breaking..... I want to squeeze a 'fridge in before the cut-off.... muchas mas...
thanks
WW
My lawn mower is breaking..... I want to squeeze a 'fridge in before the cut-off.... muchas mas...
thanks
WW
We've put just about anything in there. Sometimes they inspect them, but it's rare. About the only things I'd never put in there are cash or guns.
We've been doing this for decades - some things have arrived broken, but I can't think of anything that was stolen. Just be smart about what you put in there, if it's small and expensive...well....:ermm:
They won't stop the service - it just may be subject to taxes based on what's inside, plus the rumor is that they won't deliver door-to-door [I was told that we would have to pick them up ourselves in Haina].
That being said .... to the best of my knowledge there has been nothing more in the Press about this. My husband thinks that it will never come to be once they realize the work involved, personnel necessary, the businesses that will fail [shippers employ ppl in DR too!], etc.
I hope he's right.
We just bought a new full size GE Fridge at La Sirena for 25,000 pesos. I don't think it's worth paying for shipping plus taxes to send one from US.
AE
Don't we all hope this true !!
I agree w/ you -- we usually just put in those little things that you can't get .
Of course, the mower and the 'fridge are there too... but infrequently.
The nicest thing is that you need not be here to get the shipment... comes right to the house and is waiting for you to arrive.
I use Awilda in NYC.... 'fridge shipping is $300 for new --$200 for used....
25,000 pesos was a good deal
WW
Bellavista must have closed their office - call them in NY at (718) 378-5252 and they will tell you where they pick up in Camden. I don't think they pick up in Philly.
AE
Container shipping
Hi WW,
Would you mind posting or sending me a PM with more info on your experience with shipping by container? (eg. cost, time, logistics)I am interested in sending a container from Vancouver, Canada to the DR.
Thanks so much,
CW
Hi WW,
Would you mind posting or sending me a PM with more info on your experience with shipping by container? (eg. cost, time, logistics)I am interested in sending a container from Vancouver, Canada to the DR.
Thanks so much,
CW
If I can help...... your time will be different from Vancouver.
It was 3 years ago... container arrived within the month - it all depends on the sailing date.
We docked in Caucedo - the new port near Las Americas airport. Apparently, this is the least corrupt--- was the least corrupt -- don't know about now.
Haina and POP are to be avoided, I was told. In fact, the Aduana itself told us not to fall for the cons at POP.... such as paying a 100 peso fee to be permitted onto the dock.
You need to pack everything in boxes like a house move. They bring the container to you - in my case it was free for 2 hours, then an hourly charge would kick in. I shipped a car too, so I needed a flatbed to get the up to dock height. Two hours is plenty of time.
I used a mover service to pack some boxes and to pack all of the container....b/c that container takes quite a ride.... way up in the air, swinging onto the boat, etc. We chocked the car and strapped it down.
They've been known to drop the container rather hard at times.
The cost was less than $5000, if i recall.... just the shipping. We were arriving residents , so the personal effects were free and the car was reduced.
First trip to the dock is to identify/claim your shipment.... then Aduana.... then back to the dock to transfer the shipment to go overland.... our 40' container shrunk to 20' after the car came out.
We were door to door.... you have to be. It was $700 more for the Rd land portion from Caucedo to the North Coast (Cabrera)
The company in Rd was Hispaniola Freight fro Sto Domingo.... the contact (if she's still there) was Wendoline de Pena..... there are English speakers there.
They have a website.
Whew!..... hope that helps. Good luck
WW
I was able to place the microwave in a suitcase, un-boxed and bring it to PUJ. I also brought a microwave food cover. No problem with customs.
Thanks
If you obtain residency, you may bring in a container of personal effects free of charge within 6 months of obtaining that residency.
There is also an allowance for returning citizens...
WW
I'm wondering - is the allowance for returning citizens EXACTLY the same as for new residents? In other words, does it matter if *I* get residency and bring in the container - or if he brings it in as a returning Dominican?? Maybe this belongs in legal....
AE
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Who is Jose in Miami? I am looking to ship from Miami. please help.
Hi, I am trying to ship from Miami but I can not find the shipper out of Miami. Lots of talk of Jose being good but not how to find him. Thanks for the help.
Hi, I am trying to ship from Miami but I can not find the shipper out of Miami. Lots of talk of Jose being good but not how to find him. Thanks for the help.
Larmar out of Miami thy pick up . (954) 444-5825
Call (786) 531-8731 he sels the barrels he is in homestead.
Call (786) 531-8731 he sels the barrels he is in homestead.
We've been back in NJ for 4 days, yesterday we went to Pathmark to refill the kitchen cabinets and fridge. In the dairy aisle Mr. AE says "Look up", and there above the yogurt and cottage cheese are about 10 big plastic barrels lined up - the exact ones we use for shipping to DR.
Not a bargain, same price as the shipper we use, but sometimes he's out of them, so good to know there's an alternative [at least until they sell out].
Not a bargain, same price as the shipper we use, but sometimes he's out of them, so good to know there's an alternative [at least until they sell out].