Cor blimey- didn't realise how challenging choosing a shipper was!
We had 4 companies visit. OH saw the first (Angalo Pacific) whilst I was away- did very well, but we hadn't got rid of much stuff and quoted 40' (at least!).
Then PSS- nice chap- suggested 40' but not as full- if got rid of more could get into a 20'. The quote is my cheapest.
Next Britannia. I would tell you how much- only they have never got back to me with the quote. Even after contacting Head Office, no-one has sorted one out: wasted an afternoon off of work!!
Finally- Crown. They had a very good visit, more meticulous on what went in and very similar to PSS in terms of friendliness.
BUT they were nearly £900 more expensive than PSS.
Contacted PSS- they reduced by £50 because I had been to a show. However- the PSS quote also has a lot of provisos saying that, with the olympics, there may be hold ups, and i must agree to pay those costs if they are held up for any reason! Not sure I like that at all.
Crown have now reduced to the same price as AP have offered on the 20' plus they have a crate/box for my TV included (with PSS it is extra) and they will pay $300 MAF fee (not PSS). So I think that, actually on balance Crown is better (particlularly being based in NZ too).
Anyhow- I am just waiting for PSS to answer my query about the potential hidden 'olympic costs' and possibly revise their quote. But I am pretty sure we will be going with Crown.
Ta,
Eliot